Kids and Mice, December 1976
Hey, I get that today's photos are not that exciting. But you have to take the good with the... well, not "bad", exactly - maybe "dull" is an apt word. But let's not linger on the negative! Like Pollyanna, we can play the Glad Game, in which we should "find something to be glad about in every situation, no matter how dire".
I'm glad that these two Norman Rockwell-esque kids have found Mickey and Minnie Mouse, two celebrities that haven't "gone Hollywood". They love their fans! I think that everyone is in front of the Emporium, although that bulbified ceiling to the left kind of throws me. Luckily, I'm glad that I have a smart and classy readership who will know just where this is.
I'm glad that the girl thinks she's getting a little too old for such silliness, and yet... she can't resist giving in. Her brother has no qualms, he's having a great time! And finally, I'm glad that we can all look forward to better photos tomorrow.
8 comments:
A LOT of color-coordination in today’s images. I love pictures of these characters [and of Mickey and Minnie, too]. :op
These are great, thanks, Major.
Major-
"...I think that everyone is in front of the Emporium, although that bulbified ceiling to the left kind of throws me".
Major, it's obvious you were taking advantage of the recent sale prices on Bacardi 151 Rum, otherwise you'd have recognized that bulbified ceiling as that of the Mad Hatter shop marquee in Town Square.
(And why do those kids look familiar-?)
Thanks, Major.
Thanks for that location info, Nanook. So that must be a hat of some sorts — to our right of the young man — in the window display. It sort-of looks like a toilet seat, though.
I'm glad these aren't photos of a "dead skunk lying in the middle of the road, stinking to high heaven". A low bar, for sure. But hey...
The boy on the right looks like Charlie Bucket (after he got the golden ticket). Really nice expressive expressions on these kids. I'm wondering if the Meeces eyes look dark because of the camera settings or if they really are like that. If so, why? It looks strange. And why is Mickey lifting up Minnie's dress? The cad!
As Sue noted, the kids are color co-ordinated with the Mice. The girl is wearing gold(ish) and red, just like Minnie. And the boy is wearing red, black, and white(ish), just like Mickey.
The kids' expressions elevate these photos from "dull" to fun. Thanks, Major.
Speaking of hats that look like toilet seats....remember THIS ONE?. (Look at how MUCH it sold for!!)
"And why is Mickey lifting up Minnie's dress? The cad!"
JB, Mickey ISN'T lifting up her dress. SHE'S lifting up her dress! The tramp!
@ Sue-
I believe that window (along with others) is part of the shop next door - at that time the Gulf Oil Hospitality Center.
^ Thank you, Nanook!
But now it’s even more-baffling as to what that object is. Maybe Mike has it in his collection and can tell us….
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