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Offline Swiski

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« Reply #875 on: May 20, 2017, 12:53:51 PM »
Shot Wheels and Hot Wheels...




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« Reply #876 on: May 20, 2017, 01:22:31 PM »
One of the best

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« Reply #877 on: May 20, 2017, 01:54:30 PM »
Here's two for the weekend!

Fatina and Farina...




Good gag, funny looking character, and yet still in the middle of the pack for me, probably because I wasn't familiar with the product.

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« Reply #878 on: May 21, 2017, 08:02:21 PM »
Good gag, funny looking character, and yet still in the middle of the pack for me, probably because I wasn't familiar with the product.

Funny looking hair on the actual boy, too.  I also had the same type of cut.  It's a small wonder that, coming out of the 70s, I'm not warped more than I am.

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« Reply #879 on: May 28, 2017, 09:02:36 PM »
Two for the weekend...

Cram and Spam



Pounds and Mounds




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« Reply #880 on: May 29, 2017, 08:08:56 AM »
Always like "Cram," but am still somewhat confused.  The phrase "No one will have to cram it down your throat to get you to eat it." seems like it is at odds with the illustration.  Instead, "Someone will have to cram it down your throat..." seems better.

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« Reply #881 on: May 29, 2017, 08:23:43 AM »
Always like "Cram," but am still somewhat confused.  The phrase "No one will have to cram it down your throat to get you to eat it." seems like it is at odds with the illustration.  Instead, "Someone will have to cram it down your throat..." seems better.

Yep, Cram has great art, but that gag came out backwards.

As for Pounds, I love the art, the gag and the taglines.

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« Reply #882 on: June 04, 2017, 12:00:29 PM »
I was going to post some new image comparisons today, but the Image Uploader isn't working for me!


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Re: Gag Criticism and Variation
« Reply #883 on: June 04, 2017, 12:05:10 PM »
Always like "Cram," but am still somewhat confused.  The phrase "No one will have to cram it down your throat to get you to eat it." seems like it is at odds with the illustration.  Instead, "Someone will have to cram it down your throat..." seems better.
Just one of many gags that don't make any sense.
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« Reply #884 on: June 04, 2017, 05:28:22 PM »
Swiski.

I also tried posting "Knuckles" (with your blessing,) but couldn't get anything to work, either.





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« Reply #885 on: June 05, 2017, 06:58:39 PM »
Knuckles and Chuckles...



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« Reply #886 on: June 05, 2017, 07:00:13 PM »
Cover Ghoul and Cover Girl compared. Here is another real packaging image I cannot find!



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Re: Gag Criticism and Variation
« Reply #887 on: June 05, 2017, 07:32:29 PM »
Offhand, I think this was the best "ugly woman" Wacky.  We used to use Cover Ghoul as an insult.

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« Reply #888 on: June 07, 2017, 09:39:01 AM »
Knuckles and Chuckles...



I have always liked this title - and "Boozo," as well.  Not sure why, but something about different colored candy lined up in a row appeals to me.  Those little, wax bottles with the colored juice inside, that sort of thing.  Perhaps it's in owning the entire set all wrapped up in one convenient package?
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« Reply #889 on: June 07, 2017, 10:39:38 AM »
Always like these title - and "Boozo."  Not sure why, but something about different colored candy lined up in a row appeals to me.  Those little, wax bottles with the colored juice inside, that sort of thing.  Perhaps it's in owning the entire set all wrapped up in one convenient package?
One of my all time favorites.  Loved the candy making it that more appealing.

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« Reply #890 on: June 09, 2017, 07:33:14 AM »
A couple Sunshine parodies for the weekend!

Krazy and Krispy..



Ha Ha and Hi Ho...




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Re: Gag Criticism and Variation
« Reply #891 on: June 09, 2017, 08:40:39 AM »
A couple Sunshine parodies for the weekend!

Krazy and Krispy..



Ha Ha and Hi Ho...



We were a RITS and PREMIUM family but still always enjoyed these two titles. "Packed in Straight Jackets" and "Made on the Funny Farm" are great gags. Are all crackers insane or just those made by Sunshine?
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« Reply #892 on: June 09, 2017, 01:09:06 PM »
We were a RITS and PREMIUM family but still always enjoyed these two titles. "Packed in Straight Jackets" and "Made on the Funny Farm" are great gags. Are all crackers insane or just those made by Sunshine?

Ha - I never realized both gags for Sunshine are almost identical - insanity theme!

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« Reply #893 on: June 23, 2017, 12:26:19 PM »
Since I fell behind, here are 3 for the weekend...

Sicken of the Sea and Chicken of the Sea


Clank and Clark


Smith Sisters and Smith Brothers


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« Reply #894 on: June 23, 2017, 07:19:08 PM »
I always liked the character on clank bar. Wish there was more real estate on the package to make him bigger.

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« Reply #895 on: June 26, 2017, 03:45:34 PM »
I always liked the character on clank bar. Wish there was more real estate on the package to make him bigger.

Yep, I like like how he is trying to pull the K in Clank!

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« Reply #896 on: June 26, 2017, 03:47:06 PM »
Since I fell behind, here are 3 for the weekend...

Sicken of the Sea and Chicken of the Sea


Clank and Clark


Smith Sisters and Smith Brothers


Was there ever a Chicken of the Sea can where the oval behind the title was red? Didn't find anything like that in my research.

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« Reply #897 on: June 26, 2017, 04:37:16 PM »
Was there ever a Chicken of the Sea can where the oval behind the title was red? Didn't find anything like that in my research.

I haven't found any with a red oval either.

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« Reply #898 on: July 05, 2017, 05:21:49 PM »
Glutton







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« Reply #899 on: July 07, 2017, 03:18:56 PM »
Glutton







A perfect match...and I like your animated avatar!
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« Reply #900 on: July 07, 2017, 03:22:50 PM »
These next two are incredibly tough to find accurate real packaging images for, but I attached the products being spoofed at least.

Stifford's and Stafford's


Slayex and Playtex


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« Reply #901 on: July 07, 2017, 03:56:51 PM »
A perfect match...and I like your animated avatar!

Thanks!

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« Reply #902 on: July 07, 2017, 04:27:27 PM »
Glutton







Never a favorite of mine, but better than some.  At least they managed to add a funny character!

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« Reply #903 on: July 08, 2017, 04:49:24 AM »
Chumps







One of my favorite 5th series titles.

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« Reply #904 on: July 08, 2017, 06:37:56 AM »
Chumps







One of my favorite 5th series titles.

I remember pulling this sticker from a pack, and laughing myself silly.  Funny faces, great gag, and it looked so similar to the candy package at the drug store counter.

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Re: Gag Criticism and Variation
« Reply #905 on: July 08, 2017, 08:30:43 AM »
I remember pulling this sticker from a pack, and laughing myself silly.  Funny faces, great gag, and it looked so similar to the candy package at the drug store counter.

Do they still make Charms candy?

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« Reply #906 on: July 08, 2017, 08:31:37 AM »
Do they still make Charms candy?

Yes.

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« Reply #907 on: July 08, 2017, 07:17:51 PM »
Yes.
And I believe the wrapper is still the same.  But I've only seen them in one store in NYC that specializes in nostalgic candy. 

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« Reply #908 on: July 09, 2017, 06:05:39 AM »
Graft Cheese and Kraft Cheese...



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Re: Gag Criticism and Variation
« Reply #909 on: July 09, 2017, 04:21:33 PM »
Graft Cheese and Kraft Cheese...



Kind of a low key Wacky, with no character, but I always really liked this one because of the bullet holes. Very clever.
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