tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post1068997385603977419..comments2024-03-29T02:30:53.003-07:00Comments on GORILLAS DON'T BLOG: Mermaid Lagoon, 1966Major Pepperidgehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09843598326995116014noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-78748696010436172992013-04-10T14:15:22.525-07:002013-04-10T14:15:22.525-07:00Love the last image, really makes you see how big ...Love the last image, really makes you see how big the lagoon actually was, the mermaids look so tiny! :-DNancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09895614694411482044noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-83251531122872191972013-04-09T12:43:01.664-07:002013-04-09T12:43:01.664-07:00http://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.ca/2008/11/annett...http://gorillasdontblog.blogspot.ca/2008/11/annette-at-disneyland.html<br /><br />Annette in Disneyland in 1958!D-ticketnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-42583489330391568562013-04-09T11:23:44.009-07:002013-04-09T11:23:44.009-07:00I remember reading the account of a former DL merm...I remember reading the account of a former DL mermaid and the process they went through to audition and train. Sounded dreadful unless you were extremely adept in water. If I remember right, their wrists and ankles were tied and they had to dive into very cold water and swim the length of the pool. Count me out!PsySocDisney https://www.blogger.com/profile/03075539960724203437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-73541961345795749132013-04-09T09:22:45.137-07:002013-04-09T09:22:45.137-07:00Let me join with everyone else to express my sorro...Let me join with everyone else to express my sorrow at the loss of Annette. From Mouseketeer, to star of beach movies. From singer of memorable songs, such as <i>Tall Paul, Beach Party</i> and <i>Pineapple Princess</i>, to the not so: <i>Jo-Jo the Dog-Faced Boy</i> and <i>Cómo está usted (Rock La Raspa)</i>. And too, for being a perfect role model for all things Disney, and just an all-around great person - you will be missed.Nanookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255357829181568172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-37250527810795407372013-04-09T07:46:39.253-07:002013-04-09T07:46:39.253-07:00I agree with Chiana_Chat, the Nemo setup is too cu...I agree with Chiana_Chat, the Nemo setup is too cute. The original ride had a manly aura, and appeals to the masculine: strapping lads handed you aboard the sub; the captain's voice was full of authority; marine life battled it out beyond the portholes; lovely bare-bosomed mermaids floated by under the water; still lovelier mermaids frolicked atop the lagoon(bosoms sheathed).Raimundohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00223388643632253862noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-33075157462466601352013-04-09T06:42:31.146-07:002013-04-09T06:42:31.146-07:00Nice Matterhorn shadow.
May you rest in peace Ann...Nice Matterhorn shadow.<br /><br />May you rest in peace Annette. Thank you for making my childhood memories a little more brighter.K. Martinezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03960970051790617367noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-18341467111964527502013-04-09T06:14:52.430-07:002013-04-09T06:14:52.430-07:00How many dads suddenly became sailors once they bo...How many dads suddenly became sailors once they boarded the subs - insisting that they grab a seat by a "starboard portal" - which just happened to be the best view of the mermaids??<br /><br />And wouldn't a mermaid outfit create an interesting tan line?<br /><br />Bill in DenverAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-72674002677267414692013-04-09T05:17:04.689-07:002013-04-09T05:17:04.689-07:00Nice pics. My hats off to any of the girls who str...Nice pics. My hats off to any of the girls who strapped on a clumsy rubber fin and sat in the Anaheim sun for $1.60 an hour. <br /><br />It was anything for atmosphere in those days. Which is why we look back so fondly I guess. Thanks Major<br /><br />RIP Annette, you will be missed!Alonzo P Hawkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10529651580262634489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-66409729650650378552013-04-09T03:58:42.230-07:002013-04-09T03:58:42.230-07:00Beautiful pics. That would be a heck of job to lis...Beautiful pics. That would be a heck of job to list on your resume. Not many can claim both mermaid and Disneyland cast member. A select crowd for sure.Snow White Archivehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04715594290214114608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-68336391524114831112013-04-09T03:05:49.161-07:002013-04-09T03:05:49.161-07:00Strange when you think about it that today, a time...Strange when you think about it that today, a time when sexy model mermaids and action-angle military subs would actually be way more workable, popular and accepted with the public at large than the public of the straight-laced '50s and '60, Disney is not only not trying, they actually went in the reverse and changed it to a super clean 'n safe small children's theme.<br /><br />These pics are pretty with the lagoon colors, fun with the peeps and the mermaids and neat-o in that noble aquatic adventure way unique to the Submarine Voyage. Thanks for scanning & posting both similar ones - and for more of the inimitable GDB commentary: the Matterhorn sundial this time and the George Washington jokes I'm recalling from a prior recent post!Chiana_Chathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18329208224763179478noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25922463.post-68519177110171911682013-04-09T00:06:51.923-07:002013-04-09T00:06:51.923-07:00WOW-! Mermaids definitely attract looky-loos-! Th...WOW-! Mermaids definitely attract looky-loos-! They're practically hanging over the railing.<br /><br />And as for the third image: WOW, again. Such a great shot.<br /><br />Thanks, Major.Nanookhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07255357829181568172noreply@blogger.com