We Smell
Category: History
Hippity Hoppity Politics 1948
These floppy-eared gals drew attention to their political preference, while the ones below took the more subtle route.
And these were yet more casual, using the mike to its full advantage.
But the men found the best use of their resources; sitting down, smoking a pipe, and using the loud speaker. That cartoon sure looks odd, though.
Back-Up Coca-Cola
That Looks Flimsy
Whoa. Hold up. What is this hideous atrocity of plastic, stuck beneath the wooden cabinets? It looks like they ripped the crisper drawers out of a dozen refrigerators and glued them shoulder-level (little people would hate these), just waiting for the day they would snap off, break, and slice into your wrist, making people think you were suicidal, when all you did was try to find a whisk.
How They Used To Huddle
I guess this was more comfortable?
Drugstore Nickel Back
Not-So Passive Aggressive Snowfights
Thou Shalt Not Covet Another Woman’s Beehive
1949: Year Of The Better Sweater
Greetings from the perky staff of the 1949 Redskin Yearbook from Oklahoma A&M University! Before folks wore Christmas sweaters ironically, they wore them to keep warm during winter. 1949 was clearly a sweater heyday, with these two staffers partial to forest creatures. Each time Barney Neal checked his reflection in the mirror, he reminded himself, “Hey, Barney–if that deer can jump over that stick, you can overcome any obstacle.” Sweaters were empowering!
This pretty co-ed favored moose.
Others preferred fowl. A bird in flight sent a clear message: Don’t even try to clip my wings, honey. The war is over, I’m free as a bird, and this bird you cannot change.
Polar bears were big with the big men on campus, especially bears in face-to-face confrontation.
Sweaters even ventured into Aztec territory! So multi-cultural! His gal Suzy nearly exhausted herself applauding his fashion choice and had to rest her palms on this 1905 stone.
And don’t forget: sweaters were great to wear while sharing gossip! Look at Phyllis wearing a platypus sweater. So gauche! Everyone knows bunnies and swans are where it’s at.
My Dogs Are Killing Me
Autumn Hayride (Or Aggressive Elbow Crook)
Whenever I See Your Smiling Face
I wanted to share the warm smiles of this couple, shown in one of the montage sections of the 1949 Oklahoma A&M University. The footer at the bottom (not shown here) reads: Good neighbors from everywhere gather in friendly Aggieland.
I also like the little tea cups. Cheers!
I Don't Get It 