Fritz Willis (1907-1979) was born in Oklahoma and grew up in Boston, Massachusetts. He was a formally trained artist who became known for his pin-up girl illustrations, magazine illustrations and…
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If it can be stuffed, then it will be. Try stuffing some zucchini with some kind of ground beef mixture and liberally smother with condensed tomato soup. Awfully good! Bon…
Not too sure about “perfect” here. This pizza is just tomato purée, garlic salt, oregano, white bread and provolone cheese. Just place under the broiler for a “perfect” pizza lunch. Bon…
Today’s Awful Food post features chicken livers and chopping! This delightful dish is a mixture of chopped chicken livers minced into a fine spreadable paste. Pâté can be served either hot…
Our simple method proves you can learn to draw at home in your spare time. No previous art training is necessary. Earn while you learn. It’s just that easy! Send…
Bottle caps are a type of closure used to seal the openings of bottles of many types. They can be small circular pieces of metal, usually steel, with plastic backings,…
Yes, even something as simple as barbecue sauce can me made awful with the use of poor food photography and four color process printing. It seems to be a chicken…
This deluxe coffee mug is available in the perfect sizes for your favorite morning beverage or late night brew. Large, easy-grip handle. Treat yourself or give as a gift to someone special. Now…
Chipped beef and poached eggs is a great way to start your day! You’ll probably need that beer to get through this meal. Bon appétit!
This is another of those very recognizable novelty ads that was published in comic books and various other publications during the 1950s and 1960s. The Hypno-Coin promises that it will…
Here are some vintage advertising images from the Space Race which started last century. The Space Race was a mid-to-late 20th century competition between the Soviet Union and the United States for supremacy in…
The “crust” for this Sweet Potato Turkey Pie is easily made with mashed sweet potatoes and you don’t have to cook them! Just start with canned sweet potatoes and beat…
This is a particularly awful dish from our International Collection of Awful Food. A steamed, yes steamed, omelette that doesn’t exactly look like the omelettes we are accustomed to seeing.…
Hey! Why not try some of this Singapore Shrimp with steamed rice, bananas and parsley? It’s delicious! Don’t forget the curry sauce. Bon appétit!
Accused of having done something wrong or illegal but not yet proven guilty. The Key Word Is “Alleged”
Bet a quarter he’s in advertising … the Ivy look is a smart summer business suit worn with conversational accessories – a shirt with special button-down collar and a dark knit…
Liver a la Gourmet with onion-mashed potatoes, French peas, jellied-lime cucumber salad and a jelly roll. This is what you’ve been waiting for! Bon appétit!
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Raise giant frogs? Why not. According to the ad, it’s a new industry with a high demand for giant frogs. And, it’s pleasant outdoor work. All you need is a…
This is a small sampling of some atomic energy toys that were available in the 1950s when Americans were fascinated with the possibilities of atomic energy. That fascination has since…
