Scary and Eerily Adorable DIY Halloween Costume Inspirations (Second Edition)

Posted by historymaniacmegan on October 13, 2016

Ajax is stronger than dirt, keeping dishes clean and me from having dishwashy hands so my husband won’t drop me for some scheming hoebag who’s never washed any dishes in her life. Okay, it’s not a great rendition of a vintage ad housewife. And I know they didn’t have Ajax dish liquid in the Mad Men era. But I think it’s kind of funny.

As we all know, Halloween is a time when we don our costumes with the possibility of going trick or treating, a parade, or a party. Yes, I know that many retailers feature plenty of costumes to choose from. However, as a woman, I have doubts as to how many girls would want a sexy Winnie the Pooh costume or sexy Elmo. Because those characters shouldn’t be sexy. They’re for children, people. Anyway, last year I did a post on DIY Halloween costumes which did quite well during this time of year. So I decided to do another one since I have so many of these costume pics left over. Yes, I know my vintage maven costume isn’t my best efforts since my hair doesn’t hold up. Not to mention, Ajax dish liquid didn’t come out until 1971 though the brand was around during the Mad Men era, an age noted for a treasure trove of advertising I tend to make fun of a lot on this blog. Anyway, I bring you another installment of DIY Halloween costumes if you’re still wondering on what to be for the holiday.

French Painter

Well, he’s a pallet, anyway. But this seems like an easy costume with a beret, pallet boards, and a brush. Don’t forget the French mustache.

2. Eiffel Tower

This is a different one from last year since it’s in adult size. But like the Parisian structure, it can’t be ignored.

3. Dexter and His Victim

Well, both are easy costumes to make. Yet, it might make people wonder if you two are mentally sound. The plastic wrap is great, by the way.

4. Uncle Sam and the Statue of Liberty

Of course, this is the kind of couples’ costume where taking the sexy route makes more sense. This is especially when it’s DIY.

5. Dwight Schrute

You know the weird creepy guy from The Office who’s always sucking up to Michael? Well, this little girl dressed up at him. I know younger viewers may not get this reference.

6. Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich

An easy costume with two slices of bread covered in different color plastic wrap. So cute.

7. Mrs. Butterworth and Waffle

Mrs. Butterworth is a syrup brand. But I like how she’s dressed like the bottle.

8. Rosie the Riveter

While some girls want to be princesses, this little lady dresses up as an iconic munitions worker. Yes, we can do it! indeed.

9. Man in the Yellow Hat

You know, the man who owns Curious George. Thought so. Still, not a hard costume.

10. Frito Bandito

Well, it’s a new spin on him. Only he’s armed with a snack cart and looks more badass. Hope I didn’t offend anyone here.

11. Mousetrap

Now this is a very adorable costume with the baby dressed as a mouse. Until you realize what mousetraps actually do to mice.

12. Doritos

Yes, the corn chips that are extra salty and are covered with a cheese that gets all over you. Still, these are great.

13. Corpse Bride

She’s from a Tim Burton movie. She kidnaps an unsuspecting man into the netherworld just before he’s about to tie the knot with another girl. You read that right.

14. Andy Warhol and Pop Art Painting

Had to do this one since Andy Warhol is a native of Pittsburgh. But the painting of pink Marilyn Monroe is awesome.

15. Inflatable Tube Guys

You know those inflatable guys you see at car dealerships? Yeah, there’s a Halloween costume for that. These are brilliant.

16. Barbie Makeup Head

Remember having one of these as a kid. Still, love how she has a makeup set on the table and perfect blond hair.

17. BLT

The parents are the bread slices while the kids are bacon, lettuce, ant tomato. I guess one the parents picked the theme that year.

18. Dr. Evil and Mini Me

“I shall call him Mini Me.” Still, seems like a fairly easy costume. But I doubt this Mini Me is old enough for Austin Powers to understand.

19. Willy Wonka and Oompah Loompah

You know from Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory. Still, Gene Wilder, you will be missed.

20. Pencil

Well, her top is sharp. But she doesn’t seem to have an eraser. Still, it’s a great costume.

21. Silent Film Stars

One is Charlie Chaplin in a business suit and the other is a 1920s flapper. Will probably be out of style with the presence of the Jazz Singer costume.

22. Trophies

See one excelled in baseball and the other in tennis. Still, love how they’re posing like that.

23. Pin Cushion

Yes, she has two pins in her and she knows how to use them. Like how she’s dressed like the traditional tomato.

24. Mr. Clean

Yes, one of the most famous cleaning product mascots ever. Still, this is clever and doesn’t take a lot of work.

25. Castaway

The guy’s the Tom Hanks character with a FedEx box. The woman is the volleyball Wilson.

26. Gray Scale

You see how they’re dressed in their finest attire while in black and white. It’s one of those pun costumes.

27. Lego Family

So I guess this family decided to go as a Lego version of themselves. Makes sense, to a point.

28. Scarecrow

Remember to use yarn as straw, especially if it’s for a little kid. Still, this is so cute.

29. Whac-A-Me

Must be a tribute to Whac-A-Mole. Not sure if it’s kind of sadistic. But I think it’s a creative spin.

30. Identity Thief

Yes, he goes around stealing people’s identities from time to time. As you can see from this shirt.

31. Sarah

You know the girl from Labyrinth who’s trying to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King? Well, here’s her iconic dress costume.

32. Inspector Gadget

He’s from a cartoon. And yes, he has hands coming from his hat. Got to love this.

33. T-Rex Prisoner

Must be inspired from Jurassic Park. At any rate, it’s pretty clever if you really think about it.

34. Bandits

Guess the family who robs together stays together. Not sure if they’re setting a bad example to their kid. But it works.

35. Mime

She’s feeling a wall that’s not even there. I don’t think you can ask her about it either.

36. Forrest Gump

He even has that beard after running for all that time. Then again, he just felt like running.

37. Shark Attack

You have to admire the dad who agreed to play the victim. Still, the sharks are hard to resist.

38. Biker

He even has the beard, tattoo, and everything. This is too much.

39. Ms. Frizzle

She’s the teacher from The Magic School Bus. A kind of teacher who’d risk her students’ lives to instruct them about science.

40. King Arthur and Patsy

If you saw Monty Python and the Holy Grail, you’ll understand why she has the coconut shells. “I am Arthur, King of the Britons.”

41. Hot Air Balloon

No, this isn’t Balloon Boy. This is just a kid dressed as a hot air balloon. And it’s adorable.

42. Bath Puffs

You know, those things you use to take a shower with. They also have body wash and rubber duckies.

43. Vincent Van Gogh

Well, that’s a close likeness of him. Too bad he’s not the bandage ear portrait.

44. Tornado

Well, this boy is causing a storm. Like how they used figures as the debris.

45. The Good Fairies

These are the fairies on Sleeping Beauty who did everything. And yet, none of them got the credit.

46. Nesting Dolls

Well, it’s easier when everyone is dressed the same. Yet, one comes out of the other.

47. Big Kid

She’s dressed in a footie pajama outfit with pigtails. Also has her Care Bear to snuggle with.

48. Beehive, Beekeeper, and Bee

Now this is a sweet idea. Of course, don’t want to piss the baby into stinging you.

49. Captain Crunch

One of the most famous cereal mascots of our times. He even has Captain Crunch cereal to show.

50. Cat Burglar

She’s a cat with a bag of money. And yes, she’ll take it when you’re not looking.

51. Three Blind Mice

Talk about the blind leading the blind. All they have to rely on is each other.

52. Mason Jar

Doesn’t seem to take much. But sometimes the lid can screw on real tight.

53. Squints and Wendy Peppercorn

They’re from a movie called The Sandlot. He has a crush on the lifeguard and fakes drowning so he can kiss her.

54. Miss Universe

Makes more sense than the beauty pageant. Because every Miss Universe winner is from Earth.

55. Four Seasons

And I don’t mean the group from Jersey Boys. I mean the actual four seasons like winter, fall, summer, and spring.

56. Lumberjack

He’ll probably grow up to wear women’s clothes as well as wish he were a girlie just like his dear papa. Yeah, can’t help myself with that.

57. Chicken Cord on Blue

Well, there's a dish called chicken cordonbleau. It's just seems to sound like that to us.

Well, there’s a dish called chicken cordonbleau. It just seems to sound like that to us.

58. UPS Man

He’ll probably go trick or treating or deliver the package while you’re at work. Nevertheless, so cute.

59. Spice Rack

Not sure if he could fit all the spices on it. Yeah, a bra’s not a good support for condiments.

60. Assault and Battery

One is a battery. The other is a can of salt. Together they make a felony offense.

61. Stick Figure

All it takes is a white outfit and a paper plate. See? Simple.

62. Rock, Paper, Scissors

You know the drill. Paper beats rock, scissors beats paper, rock beats scissors. Don’t understand why paper beats rock.

63. Hawaiian Punch

Well, it’s a guy in a Hawaiian shirt, lei, and boxing gloves. Who could ever guess?

64. Magritte’s Son of Man

It’s the one featuring an apple in front of the guy’s face. Not sure how he could see.

65. Washer, Dryer, and Laundry

Seems like something to do with old clothes. Like how the youngest is the basket.

66. Bag of Money

Sometimes you make off with the loot. But this baby is the loot.

67. Jar Head

Yes, he’s supposed to be a headless man with a head in a jar. I know it’s creepy but it’s clever.

68. Morton Salt Girl

She appears on those Morton salt cans. You know the girl in yellow in the rain.

69. Soy Sauce

Well, soy sauce and stir fry. Or is that sushi? Still, doesn’t really matter much.

70. Alice in Wonderland

Another family costume theme. There’s the Mad Hatter, the Cheshire Cat, the Queen of Hearts, Alice, and the White Rabbit.

71. John Deer Tractor

You see how the kid is dressed as a farmer in coveralls. Adorable.

72. Wheel of Fortune

Let me guess, the word is “Trick or Treat.” I think I was right.

73. Rainbow Cloud

Like how she has rainbow socks. There’s nothing you can’t love about this adorable costume.

74. Duran Duran Cassette Tape

And it seems that the tape became unraveled. Not much you can do about that.

75. South Park

They’re all at a bar. How nice. Still, aren’t they supposed to be in elementary school? I know it’s an adult show on Comedy Central. But still….

76. Box of Wine

The cheap wine in a box we all know and love. Wonder how he could get a box like that.

77. Bat

No, it’s not Batman. She’s just a regular bat. Nothing remarkable about her.

78. Don Draper

Yes, the AMC womanizing boozehound from the 1960s himself. Not sure what Jon Hamm would think of this one. But I think it’s adorable.

79. Jetpack Kid

His legs are actually inside the flames. But you wouldn’t be able to tell that for awhile.

80. Movie Theater Floor

And yes, she’s literally covered in crap. Not just with candy either, which at the movies is overpriced.

81. Marty McFly

He even has his own Delorean. Like his cute little red jacket vest. Adorable.

82. Cat Scratch

He’ll be lucky if nobody doesn’t get cat scratch fever. Should watch out for Ted Nugent.

83. Mary Poppins

Has Mary Poppins, Burt, and a penguin. Got to love these costumes. So adorable.

84. Edward Scissorhands

Sure he may have scissor hands. But he’s such a sweet guy you want to hug. Well, if he didn’t have scissor hands.

85. Charlie Brown

Seems like a very happy Charlie Brown, which is quite unusual. Mostly because Charlie Brown feels like the world is against him.

86. Cousin It

Now this shouldn’t be too hard. Just a hat, sunglasses, and a haystack.

87. Horse

Yes, it’s a dog dressed as a horse. And no, you are not hallucinating.

88. Pot Bag and Joints

Stoners rejoice since this is the costume set for you. It’s about a couple tokes over the line.

89. Elliot

He’s the boy from E. T. who befriends the titular alien. And here they are on his bike.

90. Freudian Slip

It’s the kind of undergarment that screams the words of psychoanalysis. Or when you say one thing but mean your mother. I mean another.

91. Chick-Fil-A Cow

This cow wants you to eat more chicken, not burgers, beef, or steak. Still, this is adorable.

92. Hammer Time

It’s a 1990s reference from an MC Hammer song. This one has a hammer and a clock to show it.

93. Wilson

He’s Tim’s neighbor from Home Improvement. He never shows his face as a rule.

94. Twister

That must be a great undertaking. Hope they don’t try to play on her during the party.

95. Little Old Lady

She’s just an old lady on her walker. Please help her across the street if you can.

96. Nyan Cat

It’s the name of a Youtube video cat that later became an Internet meme. I’m not familiar with it. But apparently, it’s popular.

97. On the Toilet

Funny how this costume shows what we do in private in public. Wonder who came up with this idea.

98. Gumball Machine

She has plenty in her machine. But they’re mostly made from pom poms from a craft store.

99. Travel Bug

She’s a real globetrotter and sometimes a pain in the ass. Love the map skirt.

100. Leftovers

She’s covered in foil and sticky notes. And she doesn’t want to be touched.

Ghastly Halloween Greetings in the Ghoulish Days of Old (Second Edition)

Posted by historymaniacmegan on October 10, 2016

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Last year, I did a post on crazy vintage Halloween cards that many wouldn’t believe existed. Sure you might think vintage artwork has a lot of cuteness and nostalgia filled images all over it. But there are plenty of vintage cards with imagery that seems kind of creepy or outright insane to modern eyes. Sometimes you’d think the old card companies hired people on acid to design them, which would explain a lot. And Halloween is no exception. Now this witch picture is a rather conventional vintage card image we’d expect from the holiday. Sure she’s on her broom with a jack-o-lantern on her stick and holding a cat. It’s hardly a remarkable image. Yet, if you want to see more like it, then this isn’t the place for you. But if you’re bored by traditional vintage Halloween cards and came for laughs, this is the place. So for your reading pleasure, I give you another treasure trove of crazy Halloween cards.

“When you’re away on Halloween/The world seems then as dark/As lanterns, ere their candles feel/The match’s kindling spark.”

From I-Mockery: “I’m pretty sure that girl is about to get killed by Phanto. She must’ve stolen his key.
(Yes, that’s a geeky old video game reference. Deal with it.)” Don’t like the looks of this.

2. “Good luck for Halloween.”

From I-Mockery: “If there’s one thing this image doesn’t make me feel, it’s good luck.
Fear the evil albino pumpkin lady.” Thanks, lady with the demonic jack-o-lanterns, I’ll keep that in mind.

3. There’s no worse bad luck on Halloween than having your path crossed by a black cat.

Okay, did those pumpkin guys try to bake that cat in a cake? Or did the cat just pounce on it to scare the freaky pumpkin people away? At any rate, the cat has every right to be pissed.

4. Always have a jolly Halloween.

I think it would’ve been better if the kid just kept his pumpkin hat on. Because he’s a walking racist stereotype. Of course, you must expect these things from vintage cards.

5. Kids, remember to be safe this Halloween and watch out for creeping jack-o-lanterns during the night.

From I-Mockery: “I’m afraid. That’s not even my house that the evil black pumpkinface is peering into, and I’m still afraid.” Yeah, that’s one of the scariest jack-o-lanterns I’ve seen here.

6. The man in the moon always likes when witches come out at night, especially if they’re hot.

Yes, the man in the moon loves flying hot witches flying around with their form fitting dresses. This should tell us the that the man in the moon is a perv.

7. “If something scares you and you want to run/Remember it’s only Halloween fun!”

From I-Mockery: “Yeah, remember that advice when the creepy old man invites you into his home for some ‘extra special candy.’ Don’t run, for it’s only Halloween fun!” Note this is called sarcasm. Also, that little kid is freaking me out.

8. You never know what spell a witch may cast on Halloween night.

From I-Mockery: “Look! She’s removing all the dust from her broom and putting it into that pie to feed everyone with! What a bwitch!”

9. On Halloween night, be nice to the jack-o-lantern driver and his cart or else.

From I-Mockery: “Remember what that other card said about not running away because it’s just Halloween fun? Well, forget that shit. If you see this guy, run… run as fast and far away as you possibly can. If you don’t he’ll put you in his twisted traveling ‘pumpkin-man towed by a haunted billy goat’ show.”

10. “Halloween Greetings! Good luck and good cheer/May these be the spirits that haunt you all year.”

From I-Mockery: “Are those two little guys actually supposed to be the spirits of ‘good luck’ and ‘cheer?’ I only ask because one of them looks like an annoying elf and the other looks like a depressed miniature grim reaper. Not exactly the kind of spirits you want visiting you all year long.”

11. Halloween greetings from the children’s white sheet and jack-o-lantern cult.

Okay, I know those are supposed to be ghost costumes. But to me they seem like cult robes. The kids’ sinister faces don’t help either.

12. Scary skeleton wraiths with lanterns wish you Halloween joy.

No, I don’t think you’ll find Frodo and his friends here. Also, why are dressed in white and carrying lanterns? And that’s no way to hold a cat comfortably.

13. May you have a Merry Halloween from the garden vegetable patch.

First, why do the veggies have arms and legs? And why does that radish seem waving to me? That’s messed up.

14. When carving a pumpkin, make sure a pumpkin head ghost holds up a light.

Okay, scratch that. In fact, you might want to run like hell. Because that scary jack-o-lantern guy might want to kidnap you for a sacrifice with his friends. He really wants to impress them.

15. Halloween is always a time for sharing dark secrets.

The girl is supposed to read this boy’s fortune. But I think she’s thinking of far more unspeakable evil things to do to him. That can’t be good.

16. Ladies, remember that mirrors aren’t always 100% on Halloween night.

From I-Mockery: “Popular witch prank: make somebody think they’re a two-headed freak.” Yes, kind of looks like it.

17. Remember to wallop a black cat this Halloween, kids.

On second thought, that’s just cruelty to animals. Best to wallop the kids in this card. Or the creepy pumpkin on the broomstick. The cat only deserves your pity here.

18. Halloween greetings from the two zombie pumpkins in the patch.

From I-Mockery: “It’s like those two zombie pumpkins are just daring the little boy and his dog to hop the fence and grab that healthy pumpkin. That’s just downright horrifying.”

19. “Happy Halloween! You best be careful what you do/Jack-o-Lantern will catch you.”

From I-Mockery: “I could care less about the Jack-O-Lantern… I’m more concerned about what will happen if the two little demons catch me.” Same here.

20. Happy Halloween from the jack-o-lamp post. Hope he doesn’t catch you making out.

From I-Mockery: “Sure, Jack O’ Lantern caught them kissing, what with the lipstick on the man’s face ‘n all…but it also looks like he caught the guy copping a feel. Happy Halloween, fella!”

21. On Halloween, it’s best that pumpkin head people should be on alert for scraggly witches.

Because they tend to gang up on pumpkin people and do terrible things to them. I don’t like where this is going.

22. I call this card, “Scenes from a Demonic Restaurant.”

It’s where everything seems to come alive but in a way that will haunt your dreams forever. Also, the devil is in the details on the menu.

23. If you break up with someone on Halloween, chances are a ghost will haunt your dreams.

Now this is just terrible relationship advice. Because what if you break someone’s heart because he was being a jerk? Shouldn’t that be permissible?

24. “Wish you a lucky Halloween.”

What the hell is Cupid doing here? He’s in the wrong holiday card. Not to mention, who the hell has a room with floating apples and a pumpkin mirror?

25. Not all jack-o-lanterns are creepy. Some can be especially helpful with finding lost animals.

However, in 2016, this picture of a orange headed guy grabbing a pussy has a dirtier dimension. However, in this case, he really does mean cat. And no, he shouldn’t grab them by the scruff of their necks. Still pretty creepy. So is the moon.

26. In this game, you can either bite into an apple or a flaming candle.

For the love of God, please bite into the apple. God only knows what kind of sick Halloween games people played during those days.

27. Folks, on Halloween, remember to keep a look out for pumpkin headed children who might steal from your yard, especially the gate.

Now stealing a neighbor’s gate is one thing. But pumpkin headed kids doing it, well, that’s just insane. Seriously, those kids are freaky.

28. Best wishes for Halloween now let’s watch a love scene with pumpkin people.

Yes, if I were the black cat, I’d wonder if I was totally tripping, too. For God’s sake, acid had to play a role in this illustration.

29. “Instead of flying your broom, how about I drive you in my new gourd car?”

Even the witch is like, “I can’t fucking believe this!” As if these pumpkin people are freaky enough. Now they’re driving giant gourds.

30. On Halloween, a giant jack-0-lantern makes a great make out spot.

Not sure what’s freakier in this picture. Is it the couple making out while the jack-o-lantern doesn’t seem to mind? Or the gourd people watching it?

31. On Halloween you might see a lot of strange things happening.

Oh, shit, it’s the children’s jack-o-lantern cult again. And it seems the tree and rock cliffs have come alive. There must be dark magic afoot.

32. Halloween is always full of surprises.

And it seems the clown is freaked out by the pumpkin jack-in-a-box as I am. Hope he comes out alive but I doubt it.

33. Halloween is always a time of great fun.

And it seems the pumpkin head guy is looking at the woman’s ass as she bobs for apples near the fireplace. What a perv.

34. If green goblins cross your path, always have a jump rope in handy.

From I-Mockery: “It’s Halloween! You know what that means! Yep! It’s time to dress up like a clown and a witch and bust out the ol’ jump rope!”

35. There’s no better thing to do on Halloween than bob for apples.

From I-Mockery: “If you think the girl is up to anything but no good, you’re a fool. Those are probably fake apples floating in a vat of acid that you’re about to dip your face into.”

36. “Don’t pass an owl on Halloween/And good luck is yours if you haven’t been seen.”

From I-Mockery: “If ‘good luck’ equates to meeting twin pumpkinhead pieces of red corn on the cob witches, I think I’ll take my chances with seeing the old owl instead.”

37. Join in the Halloween jollity.

From I-Mockery: “Okay, two things here: 1) I just learned that “jollity” is a word. and 2) That pumpkin is totally going to murder that girl and make the owl watch the entire gruesome act.”

38. On Halloween night, remember to hide your head while you sleep. You’ll never know where the goblins or fairies are lurking.

This is especially true if your Halloween candy consists of some very powerful hallucinogens. But these fairies aren’t watching over to protect this woman from the goblins, which are also quite freaky.

39. Anthromorphized garden vegetables wish you a joyous Halloween.

From I-Mockery: “When making a card that reads “Joyous Hallowe’en” you might want to have your quality control department double check it to make sure everyone in the picture looks joyous.” I think they all want to murder the gardener in his sleep. But that’s just me.

40. Why should a witch fly a broom when she drive into the sky on a flying corn cob?

Of course, at least she’s riding a sustainable vehicle. Still, seeing her flying into space on a winged ear of corn sounds more like an acid trip.

41. Hail Halloween from the jack-o-lantern on the stump.

From I-Mockery: “HAIL! I’m pretty sure that pumpkin has braces. Perhaps it’s a commentary
on the dental work you’ll need after overindulging on candy?”

42. Apparently, black cats freak out over jack-o-lanterns.

From I-Mockery: “While the cat looks frightened, the chestnut doesn’t seem to be screaming. In fact, it looks quite pleased
with how things worked out. My guess is that the chestnut planned this whole “scare the cat” prank.
The lesson we all learned here? Chestnuts are dicks.”

43. “We hoot a Halloween greeting to you.”

Pardon me for thinking this. But I sure as hell hope that the flustered owl rips that little pumpkin headed brat to shreds. He has it coming.

44. For witches, jack-o-lanterns make great reading lights.

“Now please let me read where it calls for eye of newt and tongue of dog. It’s before preheat cauldron to 350 degrees, cook for 3 days under the full moon, and serves 6. And no, I’m not trying to turn people in to frogs this time.”

45. On Halloween, it helps that you steal the gate of luck before the scary floating pumpkins go by.

From I-Mockery: “Well, now we know why they were stealing it… they were stealing the Gate of Luck! Of course! Why didn’t I think of that! If there’s one thing I like to do every Halloween, it’s stealing gates from people’s homes!”

46. Happy Halloween and please make an offer for the Pumpkin King.

Because if you don’t, he’ll sure as hell make you an offer you can’t refuse. This is especially if he finds you attractive like this woman.

47. A witch sometimes enjoys traveling in a pumpkin boat once in awhile.

From Tracy’s Toys: “Where has she come from, and why didn’t she just fly, as would have been traditional? Where is she going, in her broom masted pumpkin boat? Is she a good witch or a bad witch? She’s smiling, but I suppose that’s not a sure thing: the witch in Hansel and Gretel was probably smiling warmly right up to the time she tried to cook and eat her little visitors…”

48. Demons always know when to feed more fire to a jack-o-lantern.

And it seems that the pumpkin is craving for more wood. Demons need to keep up the pace.

49. Hope you can use jack-o-lanterns to light up when on the town trick or treating or partying.

From I-Mockery: “If only I had a dime for every single time I’ve seen this same old scenario take place on Halloween…” Because aren’t pumpkins a bit heavy to use as lamps. This must be based on an acid trip.

50. There’s no Halloween frolic like dancing under a creepy pumpkin head.

After the dance is done, it’s said that the pumpkin will choose one of the girls who’d later be escorted as a virgin sacrifice. She would never be seen again since.

The Creepy, Crawly World of Scary Halloween Craft Projects (Second Edition)

Posted by historymaniacmegan on October 10, 2016

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Of course, Halloween is a very popular holiday which people really get into. You can see this by how so many stores sell Halloween decorations around this time in October. But there are so many who like to make their own as I’ve seen on Pinterest. Last year, I did a post on Halloween crafts which people have done. And I got so many photos from Pinterest that I couldn’t possibly have used them all. I mean there are so many ideas people do for a holiday that’s only surpassed by Christmas in terms of popularity. Well, even that’s kind of contested. Nevertheless, if you plan to throw a spooky Halloween party or just like to scare people on your lawn, then you’re in luck. Because I plan to show you more craft ideas that you might want to see. So feel free to look if you dare.

Ever get the feeling you’re being watched?

Relax, someone probably darkened the portrait and put it into a blackened old style frame. It’s kind of suited for a haunted house.

2. Did that cauldron just get legs?

Guess it must be under a spell. Or someone’s DIY Halloween decoration. The latter is more likely. Either way, it’s brilliant.

3. Grace your front door this Halloween with a raven grapevine wreath like this.

Or crow wreath if you want to get specific. Still, best if the wreath and the birds match in color.

4. Use this mummy doll on your door of you don’t want any disturbance.

Well, that’s more cute than scary. Still, if it’s a mummy, then why does it have a tie on? And does this make the mummy a daddy?

5. No Halloween dish table is complete if it’s not made from bones.

Actually, it’s made from paper mache. But it almost looks real doesn’t it? Might want to discuss this with the neighbors.

6. All guests are welcome at Mummy’s Bed and Breakfast.

Just come on down to toot and come in. And don’t mind the walking bandaged people.

7. A Halloween bauble wreath always has to be black and orange.

This one has it in stripes and beads. Not sure if black and orange go together like that though.

8. A black feather wreath has to include a few pumpkins.

And what shiny pumpkins they are, too. Still, though I like the fuzziness, I’m not sure if I’d want to clean up after it.

9. Eeek! There’s a giant spider on that wreath.

Actually that’s part of the decoration since it’s for Halloween. But try explaining that to an arachnaphobe.

10. For an easy Halloween decoration, try using doilies on unused black picture frames.

Because doilies make great spider webs. Also might make you seem rather eccentric.

11. Mason jars are great for storing crows, spiders, and other creepers.

Well, these are terrariums. But these consist of a crow, a white preying mantis, and some white spiders.

12. A giant spider in the front yard is great for freaking out the neighbors.

Before setting it up, explain to the neighbors that it’s not a real spider and won’t hurt anyone. Though they might be scared of it anyway.

13. A terrarium grave yard is a decoration worth dying for.

Almost gives an impression of a mini cemetery. Like the use of old tombstones.

14. Grace your Halloween table with an eyeball bouquet.

Because these are surely eye catching aren’t they? Also, you can use these every year.

15. Hang this wreath at your door to tell guests to beware.

And there’s nothing like a skeleton in a top hat to enforce that measure. Still, I think this is great.

16. A crow’s feather wreath really makes an impression.

Now that’s very classy. Love the feathers on this one. Great for any front door.

17. These street signs will show you where to enter if you dare.

Love the names of these places. Not sure if I’d want to go to any of them though. Brilliant.

18. This Halloween owl wreath will surely be a hoot.

Well, this is a more cute Halloween decoration. But I really like the festive colors on this that I had to put it on.

19. Black lace and old jewelry are perfect for a spooky candle holder.

Gives you an impression of a home being haunted doesn’t it? Hope the candles keep the room lit up.

20. Curl up on Halloween night with this haunted house quilt.

And it has orange and black funky patchwork for your desires. Love the haunted house on this, too.

21. If it’s haunted, then please help yourself.

I’m impressed by how skeletons can be so hospitable. Love how they used a picture frame for this, too.

22. Seems like someone got careless with taking out the garbage.

Yes, that’s supposed to be a dead body in a trash bag. No, it’s not real or else someone would be in trouble by this point. Please don’t let it be real.

23. Don’t look now but the roses are infested with spiders.

Now that’s got to freak some viewers out. Don’t worry, neither flowers nor spiders are real. They’re just the wonder of plastics and synthetic fibers.

24. Looks like the eyes have it for this monstrous wreath.

And it seems the eyes do, indeed. Love the black feathers on this, too. So clever.

25. With this wreath, encourage guests to enter if they dare.

Yes, it’s a wreath featuring a skull and bones. But it certainly looks quite scary if you ask me.

26. A light up figure in the front yard gives off a ghostly impression.

No, you didn’t see a ghost. That’s just someone’s Halloween decoration. Know the difference.

27. Make your home haunted with this Halloween wreath.

And yes, that does seem like a wreath you’d see on a haunted house. It looks quite tattered with skulls on it. Love it.

28. I’m sure these mummies can be very hospitable.

Not much you need to make either of these. As long as you keep them under wraps and their arms crossed, you’re good to go.

29. Seems like somebody’s peeking in the window.

No, Mr. Bones, that’s stalking. And I believe it’s a crime. These people boarded up their windows for a reason.

30. Nothing makes a great centerpiece like an old clown jack-o-lantern.

You might want to use a craft pumpkin before you proceed with this. Just so you know. But yes, it’s kind of creepy.

31. Who can ever resist a Halloween pumpkin full of kittens?

Even better they’re made from smaller pumpkins. You see, not all the Halloween decorations here have to be scary.

32. For your Halloween party, serve drinks to your guests with a head on a platter.

Now that’s a classy way to serve drinks on Halloween. Helps that it’s red wine to give the impression of blood.

33. Got old wine bottles? Make jack-o-lanterns out of them.

And you can make them any face you want. Not sure if they light up though. But I like them.

34. How about lending a hand with the lights?

You see how they have detached hands with the lights. Sure it’s creepy but it’s pure Halloween gold.

35. Seems like we might have a cold case on our hands.

And I don’t think I’m far off the mark. This guy seems dead and buried for awhile at this point.

36. Ever get the feeling that all eyes are on you?

To be fair, I put up an eyeball wreath last year. But this one is a different design and has bloodshot ones on as well.

37. This deco mesh tree is one for all to see on Halloween.

Since there’s all eyes on it. Also really like the colors, too. But it’s really in the eyes.

38. Some witches aren’t always careful with cauldrons in case you don’t know.

Seems like this witch fell in head first. Too bad her feet stick up like they do. But that's what you get sometimes.

Seems like this witch fell in head first with her broomstick. Too bad her feet stick up like they do. But that’s what you get sometimes.

39. A witch should always stock with potion bottles.

These are great for cursing unruly trick or treators. Actually, they’re only good for decoration.

40. Well, this wreath seems to be webbed with spiders all over it.

Another wreath to freak out arachnaphobes. Too bad the purple spider hogs the web from the black ones.

41. Light up your living room this Halloween with this haunted candle display.

Don’t worry, the candles are fake and are available at a craft store. But you have to like how they’re covered in lace along with the skull center.

42. Welcome flying witches with this one-of-a-kind broom traffic cone.

Odd, I’d expect it to be orange so it could be easy to see. Anyway, I do like how it’s shaped like a witch hat and the broom on top.

43. Didn’t know skeletons could drink each other under the table.

So if a skeleton runs a tab on beer, who pays for it? And where does the booze go? These are serious questions, people!

44. Okay, might want to beware of the biohazard zombie.

Don’t want to know what’s on him. And I really don’t want to be near him. Great way to keep people off your lawn.

45. It helps you keep some specimens in jars around the house.

Please don’t say any of these animals and parts are real. And by the way, I bet the brain’s from Abby Normal.

46. Broom parking costs 5 cents, please.

Of course, you can store your brooms anywhere like in a closet. But be sure yours has your name on it.

47. Seems like Ignatius Simpson wants a bit of fresh air.

Or he just wants to peek into the outside world. I mean he might want to see how things changed since 1794.

48. Nothing is more welcoming for a haunted home than a wreath of silver skeletons.

Yes, that’s pretty freaky, all right. But I posted one with bones from last year. So to me, it’s rather tame.

49. This haunted house wreath really makes a scene.

The wreath is from yarn and the scene from felt. Not too scary, but fine for families with kids.

50. Apparently, some sicko must’ve attacked these two joggers not too long ago.

Actually, these are just really sick Halloween decorations of two hung corpses spilling their guts out. I know people might think it’s too much. But at least they’re not hanging to a tree by the neck.

51. This spider wreath at night comes all lit.

And yet another wreath to scare the bejesus out of arachnaphobes. Doesn’t hurt if the spiders are lighted up purple, too.

52. Wine bottles make great candle holders and potion bottles.

I guess potion bottles aren’t that hard to do. After you paint them, just stick a candle in and you’re done.

53. Who says a witch always has to have a wicker broom?

This one is a black deco mesh. It’s not great for flying or cleaning. But it makes a great prop and decoration.

54. A witch’s hat can always have fancy feathers to match.

Seems like something you’d see from a Dr. Seuss story. But it has such a whimsy quality to it.

55. Have a lot of cheese cloths lying around? Trying making a ghost.

Yes, that certainly looks like a ghost all right. Wonder if it lights up at night. Or does it matter?

56. You can’t go wrong having spiders around the house.

Guess whoever owns this house isn’t afraid of spiders. Or heights, now that I think about it.

57. This witch hat can use a few spiders and skulls on it.

Now this is a kind of wreath a witch would want. Doesn’t hurt that it has some flowers.

58. Hope you’re not scared of this large spider wreath.

Though I suspect some of you will be. Still, I wonder if the eyes and mouth glow in the dark. Probably.

59. Sometimes it helps if you hang the hats from the ceiling.

Gives an impression of invisible witches in our midst. And it’s very simple to do.

60. Nothing makes a house more haunted than black lighted curtains.

Well, the lights are purple. But ti certainly gives a scary impression. Goes well with the lit spider wreath.

61. Hope these moon coffins don’t give you bumps in the night.

These are more like dioramas with haunted night scenes. But I really think they’re quite original.

62. Instead of carving a pumpkin, why not cover one in lace.

Might want to go with a craft pumpkin if you want it to last. But I really like the black ribbon and lace on this.

63. No one could hide from this pumpkin spider.

This consists of 3 pumpkins and 8 twigs for each leg. Oh, and eyes. Makes a great lawn decoration.

64. For neighborhoods with trick or treaters, this is the sign for you.

Helps it has footprints for ghosts and Frankenstein monsters. Adorable.

65. A black witch’s hat is always where it’s at.

This one has feathers, ribbons, and flowers on it. Great for any witch on the town.

66. This Halloween grace your front door with this wreath of black lace.

Said to be made from a pool noodle and a black lace stocking. Love the flower.

67. This deco mesh ghost is here to greet you.

Seems quite friendly compared to the other ghosts on here. Great for families with young children.

68. You can’t do wrong with a wreath sporting a shiny skull.

Well, this is quite snazzy. Like how they used black, white, and gray. Has a nice Halloween touch.

69. This flower pot witch really casts a spell.

Doesn’t hurt she has a flower pot hat to match. And that she’s near a pumpkin.

70. It’s always a time to be scary with this jack-o-lantern clock.

Just remember to make this from a craft pumpkin. And only use the bottom. Still, the smile is eerie.

71. Welcome to Miller’s Dead & Breakfast Inn.

You can check in but you can’t check out. Also, don’t mind the crows.

72. Guess someone is burying bones in the garden.

Yes, these Halloween decorations can be quite morbid. This is especially when you put a skeleton in a wheelbarrow with dirt. Still, it’s gravely clever.

73. Help! This mummy is dead and he can’t get up.

However, the fact he could get up is scary enough. Also, the fact he’s a mummy.

74. I don’t think having extra boards on that coffin does the trick.

Because the body’s still trying to get out. And I think they might need a better box.

75. A black streamer crow wreath is great for any front door.

Though you might have to worry about rain in some areas. Perhaps it’s best to keep it inside or on a wall.

76. Want to kill some sparkly vampires? Take a stake.

Because those kind of vampires make the Draculas out there look like wimps. Sorry, Twilight fans.

77. Unused wicked witch boots always gather weeds.

Except that these aren’t exactly weeds per se. But you get the idea.

78. Nothing makes a great Halloween wreath like a murder of crows.

Well, there’s only a few of them as far as I could tell. But they sure give a great Halloween touch.

79. Enchant Halloween trick or treaters with this skeleton candle column.

The candles may not light up. But the skeleton is a real scream.

80. This glass block jack-o-lantern can light up a room.

It may not be scary compared to some of the other decorations. But it’s worthy for this post and orange.

81. Something tells me this woman hasn’t really moved on.

Well, this is a tombstone decoration with candles. But still, this isn’t healthy relationship behavior.

82. Seems somebody has a haunted tree in their house.

No, I don’t think it’s like the ones at Middle Earth. But at least it can’t pick itself up and move.

83. Shiny purple ribbons and other decor are great for a black witch hat.

Also has some black feather trimmings. In all, I think it’s simply sensational.

84. Keep your living room a light with this jack-o-lantern lamp.

It’s just a lamp with a jack-o-lantern face. Nothing to see here because jack-o-lanterns aren’t really scary.

85. A black feather wreath can always do with a few Halloween touches.

Yes, I have quite a few feather wreaths on here. But each is decorated in its own way so to speak. Love this one.

86. Jack-o-lantern glass blocks can light in different colors.

Come in orange, purple, and pink. And with different faces for each. Clever.

87. Make your very own haunted neighborhood with some black and glow in the dark paint.

Sure these houses aren’t too fancy. But it kind of helps since it makes them easy to paint. Like the glowing tree.

88. Seems like someone has restless bones in the night.

And he doesn’t seem too happy either. Doesn’t help there’s light coming from his coffin.

89. A skull wreath always has to have roses and feathers.

Well, this is pretty morbid mostly because of the skulls. And the black stuff. Love the flowers.

90. Seems like we have a little ghost family on our hands.

Well, these are made from cheese cloth and don’t take a particular shape. the girl ones have bows though.

91. I bid you fair welcome to the Sleepy Hollow Bed and Breakfast.

The place for those who actually want to see the Headless Horseman. Just come and lay your head.

92. There’s no place like tomb sweet tomb.

Like “Home Sweet Home” except more morbid with tone. Anyway, like the frame.

93. Impress Halloween party guests with this jack-o-lantern arch.

Lights up at night, too. Still, hope you have a lot of craft pumpkins and carving time for this.

94. Nothing makes a better centerpiece for your Halloween table than this haunted candle display.

Yes, it’s another Halloween candle display. But this has feathers and pumpkins. Love the purple holders.

95. Hope you can lend a hand with these flower pots.

Okay, maybe not how this decoration implies. Still, if I found hands in pots like this, I’d kind of freak out.

96. Grace a buffet with this witch feet table runner.

Yes, it may be covered in cobwebs and have feet at the end. But I’m sure guest will love it.

97. The chandelier is covered in cobwebs again.

Actually that’s an umbrella frame with some lights and a rope holding it. It’s meant to resemble an old chandelier.

98. This raven chandelier shall leave your dining room nevermore.

Like how the birds seemed to build a nest and make themselves at home. This is brilliant.

99. This paper mache haunted house has a rather eerie presence.

After all, a witch currently occupies it. Love how it lights up with the roof and cobweb detail.

100. That head has been on a platter for far too long.

Guess the raven kept it in a cage for years. Not sure what it wants to do with it.

The Fantastic Footwear World of Shoes

Posted by historymaniacmegan on October 7, 2016

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Unless you’re a hobbit on Middle Earth, there’s a very good chance you’ll need a pair of shoes to protect your feet. You may also need different kinds of shoes depending on occasion. Some people wear special shoes related to their job. Some wear them as a fashion statement. But why or when we wear them, shoes always have a major place in our lives. If you’re a famous dictator’s wife in the Philippines, they’re a major collector’s item. If you’re an American Muslim from the Middle East, they’re something you throw at Donald Trump at one of his rallies as a way of saying, “Thanks for stereotyping us as terrorists and making our lives miserable, you xenophobic asshole.” And if you’re a woman at Gabe’s, it’s likely they probably won’t have the shoes you want available. Of course, I always try to keep a hold of my shoes as much as I can. I have high heels for special occasions depending on seasons. I have a pair of tennis shoes for everyday life. I have pair of old tennis shoes for yard work. I have sandals to slip on when I need to go outside. I have old marching band shoes I wear for job interviews. I have a pair of flip flops for a public showers. I have slippers for around the house. And I have a pair of boots for winter weather. So that makes my shoe wardrobe. Now I can show you all the great shoes out there but you’ll probably be bored to tears. So instead, I’ll show you shoes that might make you scratch your heads. And most of these won’t make a comfortable fit or have any practical use whatsoever. For your reading pleasure, I give you a treasure trove of unique shoes.

A high heel must have a nice colorful plume in the front.

Not sure if I like the colors on this one. But this is an interesting shoe to look at.

2. You’ve never seen a golden sandal like this.

Guess a shoe like this doesn’t come cheap. And I think having to pay more than $50 for a pair of sneakers was something to bitch about.

3. This high heel shoe is meant for the woman who uses antlers in all of her decorating.

Of course, these aren’t real antlers. But they’ll look sensational in any hunting trophy room.

4. Heard of an alligator purse? How about an alligator shoe?

I hope that gator isn’t real. Or is it a crocodile. If the latter, than this must be the best croc I’ve seen. Literally.

5. These hooves are golden.

Yes, these are golden hoof shoes. And I don’t think they look too comfortable. Seriously, they don’t seem to have much support.

6. This pair of sandals come from the fringes.

However, I hope these don't come with a Native American costume. Because I don't think Indian women would wear them.

However, I hope these don’t come with a Native American costume. Because I don’t think Indian women would’ve worn them.

7. These boots must be nicely laced up.

Well, they seem to have a lot of lace on them. Or are those yarn cobwebs or fishnets?

8. How arched platform slippers like these?

Not sure if they’d be more comfortable than high heels. But they sure as hell aren’t shoes I can walk in.

9. This pair comes with a real bite.

And they’re not kidding here. Not sure if they’re shoes I’d want to sink my teeth into. Because they don’t seem like I can walk in them.

10. If wicked witches had high heeled boots, they’d look like these.

Okay, maybe if they wore stiletto boots. Still, I think ruby slippers are much more comfortable.

11. With this pair of sandals, the eyes have it.

And they seem to be staring right back at you. Seems kind of creepy to me.

12. This sneaker comes with its very own CD player.

A CD player sneaker. wonder how that works. Wonder if I even want this.

13. This pair gives the term “footie slippers” a whole new meaning.

Okay, this is pretty strange. You put your foot into slippers shaped like feet. Insane.

14. Now this boot is pretty surreal.

I think someone might’ve made this. Was probably on acid at the time. Yes, I don’t have much of an explanation for it either.

15. Not sure if these high heels are for walking or ice skating.

And if they’re for both, can I remove the blades? Then again, I don’t think skating in high heels is a good idea.

16. Did this person step in some gum?

No, that’s just how the shoe is designed. The gum is at the heel. I know what you’re thinking but it’s not what it looks like.

17. These high heels are surely ap-peeling.

If only Carmen Miranda could wear these to match her hat. Then her whole outfit would’ve been perfect.

18. These high heel shoes come extra spiked.

If there were orc women on Middle Earth, you can bet they’d wear shoes like these. And they’d use them as weapons.

19. I’ve heard that hoof heeled shoes are all the rage these days.

Yes, these are made from horse legs. I know it’s kind of creepy. But at least these have some support unlike the other hoof shoes.

20. This shoe has a chocolate cupcake sweetness to it.

However, I don’t think it offers great foot support at the heel. But it has a nice strawberry on top.

21. For Jaws fans, this high heeled shoe is hard to resist.

Perfect for the fashion runway during Shark Week. Of course, It has teeth in the back and a dorsal fin on the front.

22. These heels must be at the wrong place.

Because those heels have to be on the back for support. Not near the sole which doesn’t accomplish much.

23. Try walking in shoes with bulky cushions on them.

At least I think they’re cushions. But they’re quite bulky that I wouldn’t be caught dead in them.

24. A shoe like this is for anyone who takes life from the horns.

I have to put this on my post since my sister went to VCU. Their mascot is a ram. This shoe has a ram’s horn.

25. Wonder what it’s like to walk in shoes like these.

They just seem to be made from plastic with ribbons on it. Also, seem easily breakable.

26. These sundae shoes will bring sweet smiles.

They even have platform and heels on the cones. Not to mention, the cherry on top.

27. These leaf shoes are the height of fall fashion.

Kind of remind me what you’d see Robin Hood wear. If he tried living off the land a little more. Then again, leaf shoes wouldn’t look like these.

28. This tentacle shoe is great for undersea couture.

It’s also the shoe you’d see Maleficent wear with Ursula’s parts. Okay, maybe I went too far with that one.

29. No one could resist this squirrelicorn heel.

Brought to you by the latest in fashion and rogue taxidermy. Yeah, this is pretty freaky.

30. Ever thought you’d like to walk in a suspended basket? Now you can.

Yes, this is one crazy shoe. Seems likely to break once you stand up in it.

31. Wonder if this shoe has stepped in something.

No, that’s just how the shoe’s designed. Not sure if it provides any ample support.

32. There’s something fishy about this high heeled shoe.

That it has two goldfish in it. Hope they were taken out after the photo shoot. Or just photoshopped on here.

33. This high heel shoe brings in the flowery spring.

Know the flowers are fake in this one. Because if they were real, you couldn’t wear it.

34. Not sure if abstract shoes provide some support.

Because this shoe doesn’t seem sturdy or provide any support. Not sure what would a podiatrist think.

35. This octopus shoe is the latest in ocean fashion.

Wonder if it’s available in purple for those who want to dress up as Ursula. Then again, normal shoes will do.

36. Bet you never saw wooden shoes like these.

Probably not, because clogs were peasant wear, folks. Still, they don’t look comfortable.

37. These shoes carry an infinity of gold rings.

Yes, these gold boots go up to one’s knee in gold rings. Not sure if they’re flattering though.

38. Ladies, if you like high heels and scuba diving, these flipper shoes are for you.

These are flipper high heels which can go with any scuba diving dress at your desire. Great for swimming and long walks at the beach, especially during a hurricane or flood.

39. Never saw sandal platforms like these before.

Well, they seem sturdy. But I don’t think they’re necessarily comfortable at any stretch of the imagination.

40. This gnome heeled shoe will support you.

May be more wearable than a lot of the others in this post. But its biggest drawback is tackiness.

41. Take a look at this flowery platform sandal.

Well, at least it has a lovely design on it. But as a piece of practical footwear, it wouldn’t pass the test.

42. These flaming high heels are smoking hot.

Yes, they certainly have flames, all right. And I’m sure Katniss would wear ones that look real on the Hunger Games.

43. This pair of shoes come specially bladed.

Now how do you walk in these exactly? Because they don’t seem to have a kind of shoe sole that you’d find on every shoe.

44. These pink heels are fit for a princess.

These seem to be made from plastic or rubber. In any case, they seem rather tacky in princess wear.

45. This green sandal comes with a vine.

Well, it's great for anything leavy. Like if you're dressed as the Jolly Green Giant's wife for Halloween.

Well, it’s great for anything leafy. Like if you’re dressed as the Jolly Green Giant’s wife for Halloween.

46. These caged heels are best left to the birds.

Doesn’t hurt that they have a macaw in them. Still, these look quite nifty.

47. Didn’t know you can make a high heeled shoe from an erector set.

Then again, if Tim Gunn had an erector set as a kid, he’d certainly make this. Still, doesn’t look comfortable.

48. Not I don’t think anything’s spilled here.

It’s just how the shoe is designed, folks. Though the heel seems quite thin. Like the cup handle front.

49. These black and gold shoes go great with the fancy scenery.

They have gold soles and black leather. However, wouldn’t want to walk in these.

50. These wooden heeled boots seem to have no soles to them.

They’re just wooden stands with straps on them. Not great for walking around in at all.

51. These playground heels are worth a slide.

But I’m sure they’re not meant for the playground. Because these don’t seem to have much support with the ladder.

52. These high heeled shoes come better in swirls.

These are perfect for any gorgon in your life. Though you might not want to look her in the eye for it’ll make you petrified.

53. These wire heels almost feel like nothing.

Because they’re useless to protecting your bare feet. You’re better off in socks.

54. These shoes seem like they’re on wheels.

Seems like you’d find someone wearing in TRON. And even then, I’m not sure how anyone could walk in these.

55. These red high boots don’t have much on the heel.

Now these can’t be comfortable. Seriously, how can anyone walk in these? It’s insane.

56. You can literally mop the floor with this shoe.

But please dip it in water first before you proceed. Because it won’t be effective.

57. How about shoes with crystal bottoms?

And these are held in a gray mesh. Sure they’re impractical but they’re quite cool.

58. Speaking of crystals, this heel comes spiked.

And in shiny colors, too. Not something I’d want to walk in. Worried I might stab someone.

59. You’d almost think these shoes were made from the skin of one’s feet.

In a way, that might be so. But the shoes seem quite squared if you ask me.

60. With these shoes, who knows how you’ll be walking.

Now these really can’t be good for your feet. They don’t seem to have a great structure. Why?

61. These leather shoes now come with horseshoes.

Great for making horse tracks in mud or snow. But not on a race track because you probably can’t run with them.

62. This sandal is available in Queen Anne’s Lace.

But is it wearable? Seems too delicate to try. Not sure why this exists.

63. Now this is the kind of heel to rock in.

Well, if you really like rock music. But I wouldn’t advise you to wear high heels at a concert.

64. This shoe has a rather feathery disposition.

As far as I could tell, anyway. Because I’d swear that Bjork would actually wear this at a concert.

65. This pie heel comes in cherry.

Yes, this is a cherry pie shoe. But the heel is quite forked.

66. How about strutting in these sundae boots?

Well, strawberry sundae boots anyway. Got to love how they’re topped with fudge, cherries, and whipped cream.

67. These shoes come fully fanged.

Great for a Halloween costume. Only if you can walk in them. Not sure if I could.

68. Finally, a shoe for the open road.

Seems like this shoe road is busy. But at least you can wear it better than a lot of the other ones on this post.

69. This pair of heels comes in roped together.

Doesn’t hurt that the soles are of corks as far as I know. Not sure what to make of these.

70. Guess this is what you’d call a “pasta heel.”

Even comes covered in spaghetti and meatballs. Hope it doesn’t make a mess.

71. Sometimes it helps if you walk on a spine.

This pair goes with a heel of vertebrae. Though they may not be great for your feet.

72. Try to walk a foot in this sandwich.

Not exactly what you get at Subway is it? Not sure if it’s great for walking either.

73. This stiletto is great for a sinister gal.

Except when it comes to your feet. Then it’s just plain monstrous.

74. These shoes are all soled up to the teeth.

And I mean literally in this case. Might be fine to walk in them. But they’re quite creepy.

75. Never thought you can find a heel so monstrous.

Yes, I know this shoe design makes no sense. But it’ll sure look great for a Halloween costume. Got to love the teeth.

76. Seems like someone’s walking in spilled paint.

Actually that’s just a shoe design complete with a splatter. Don’t try to look into it too deeply.

77. This sandal is all corked.

Well, nothing but corked, anyway. Hope this was made from those from a craft store. Or there might be a problem.

78. These googly eyed shoes seem to see everything.

Doesn’t help that the eyes come in all different sizes. Looks pretty freaky to me.

79. This lipstick heel is all made up.

Well, it’s an elegant shoe, lipstick or not. Hope it doesn’t leave red marks.

80. This high heeled boot is all squared.

Well, in all different colors, anyway. Not sure why it looks this way. But I like it.

81. A shoe like this can help you spring into action.

Well, at least at the heel. Not sure if the spring can actually compress if pressed.

82. These heels are pure steampunk gold.

Had to put a steampunk shoe somewhere in this post. Notice how the heel looks mechanized.

83. How about a braided heel?

This one is golden if you get my drift. Other than that, it resembles a normal shoe.

84. Nothing is more stylish than an orchid heel.

This one comes in pink. But orchids can be of any color. Looks quite delicate.

85. Not sure if these shoes can wheel you in.

Though you might try. Yet, I don’t think these were made for practicality.

86. These denim boots are heavy duty.

They even come with pockets. Probably made from an old pair of jeans, no doubt.

87. Ever tried on a monstrosity heel like this.

I’ve seen many heels like this in different colors. But yeah, it’s pretty freak if you asked me.

88. There’s nothing in like snake skin.

Well, the snake skin is one thing. But the shape of these shoes is another. At any rate, they’re weird looking.

89. Ever seen a caged sandal before?

Yes, it’s another cage shoe. But I do like the lovely flower decorations on this.

90. These prehistoric heels are the latest from Jurassic Park.

Got to love how they feature a T-Rex for support. Now that’s a real dinosaur.

91. This cyberpunk boot comes in full gear.

Well, not exactly with gears for it also has spikes at the foot. But yeah, it seems straight from Bladerunner.

92. Take a look at these golden scorpion heels.

Never thought such fearsome creatures could be so stylish on a shoe. And yes, these are scorpions which are worse than crabs. Because they’re poisonous.

93. These fish sandals are great for the beach.

Though people might think you’re a bit fishy. Might want to stay away from sharks in these for obvious reasons.

94. Try on this footlong flip flop.

Well, it’s on a dark bread slice instead of a bun. But it has a lot of toppings.

95. They always said that moleskin slippers are comfy.

Though these moleskin shoes are pretty damn creepy. But that’s what you get with taxidermy.

96. These shoes come with multiple supports.

You got that right. But that doesn’t mean they’re comfortable or even walkable.

97. You’d almost think these shoes were melting.

No, that’s just how the shoes were made. Though I wouldn’t want to walk in these.

98. With this heel, it’s have gun will travel.

Guaranteed to make you a belle at the NRA convention. Though I hope the gun and bullets aren’t operational.

99. Looks like Atlas has quite a foot to hold in this heel.

I think this shoe design is called, “Golddigger.” Seems oddly fitting to me.

100. A shoe like this can really be a deadly weapon when knuckles are involved.

Guess this is called “a purse snatcher’s worst nightmare. Though the heel could do quite a bit of damage.

Rainbow Connection Muppet Craft Projects

Posted by historymaniacmegan on September 30, 2016

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While many Muppet fans prefer to buy their own merchandise, there are plenty of others who’d rather make their own. After all, the Muppets does have a lot of cute characters as well as cater to all ages. I mean many of these crafts are made for kids like knitted stuff toys and such. Some of them can even be decorations for parties. Of course, this crafty cover of Miss Piggy with pruning shears is a parody of Martha Stewart Living magazine. And you see how she has a shrub into a dollar sign. Yeah, you don’t see a lot of crafting on Muppets unless it pertains to creating lab concoction disasters, anything the blows up, or just to create a moment of slapstick. Because they usually aim toward comedy. Yet, I have found a lot of craft projects on Pinterest and Etsy as well as Google Images. Like I have for a lot of craft projects from several different franchises. So here I give you a treasure trove of Muppet crafts you might want make for yourself and treasure forever.

Any child would have hours of fun with these Sesame Street blocks.

Includes Elmo, Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Oscar, Ernie, and the Count. And they’re in all different colors. So cute.

2. No child could resist this Sesame Street chest of drawers.

Each drawer has a different Sesame Street character. And it seems that Oscar the Grouch is on the top.

3. How about a pumpkin carving of our favorite Muppet scientists Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker?

Like how they used a squash for Beaker. That’s just so perfect.

4. Let the light in with this Beaker suncatcher.

Now Beaker is immortalized in stain glass with that trademark expression on his face. Then again, he has a reason to be befuddled like that.

5. Those who love the Great Gonzo will love these earrings.

Well, I’m not sure what exactly Gonzo is supposed to be. But I think these are rather fitting for him. And they’re made from clay.

6. Fans of Cookie Monster would want to keep more with this crocheted hat.

It even has cookies at the tassels, which is very fitting. And it has eyes on the top. Adorable.

7. Cuddle up on the couch draped in a Muppet quilt like this.

This shows many of your favorite Muppet characters in a square pattern. And the squares are all different colors. Like the rainbow tile background.

8. This Muppet Babies wreath will melt your heart.

It’s made from different deco mesh colors. And it features plush Kermit and Miss Piggy. So cute.

9. When visiting Muppet Labs, don’t forget your parking pass.

Yes, Muppet Labs where the future is being made today. And where the healthcare benefits are truly exceptional. Seriously, why do you think Beaker works there?

10. There’s no better Muppet craft than an amigurumi of the late Jim Henson himself.

And here he is with a crocheted Kermit at his side. Because Kermit is his first Muppet and signature character. Love this.

11. Reenact your favorite Sesame Street scenes with these crocheted miniature Bert and Ernie.

To be fair they have miniature crocheted figures of almost all the Muppets. Sesame Street characters included. It’s just that I wanted one with more than one featured.

12. These Muppet rocks are perfect for any garden.

Guess this features characters from Muppets Most Wanted. Because one of them looks like Kermit with a mole. So I guess that’s Constantine.

13. Nothing looks more delightful than a Cookie Monster feather wreath.

Even features the rolling eyes and chocolate chip cookies. And the feathers add to the fuzziness. So adorable.

14. If you liked the “Manah, Manah,” you’ll like these amigurumi.

Now I have that song stuck in my head. Then again, it might be the version about Troy Polamalu I heard when I was in high school.

15. Make a child smile with this Elmo camera lens buddy.

Well, it might make very tiny kids smile since Elmo is very popular in that demographic. As for older kids and adults, it depends.

16. This Swedish Chef amigurumi is a great crocheted kitchen companion.

Unless it’s a Swedish kitchen, then he’ll be a doll of contention. But come on, his kitchen scenes are so entertaining.

17. No little one could ever resist a Sesame Street quilt like this.

Yes, I may be 26 years old with no kids. But even I thinks it’s so adorable. Love the characters on it.

18. Look chic this fall with this Scooter hat.

Skeeter is the resident Muppet nerd. And while he's significant in Muppet Babies, he's not so much in the other Muppet stuff save the first movie.

Scooter is the resident Muppet nerd and backstage manager. And while he’s significant in Muppet Babies, he’s not so much in the other Muppet stuff save the first movie.

19. This Kermit bottle cap portrait is a true work of Muppet art.

Yes, this is Kermit bottle cap portrait. I know it seems a bit strange. But it’s really a good representation of the most famous Muppet.

20. Spend hours of fun with these Muppet peg dolls.

As you can see, these are also from Muppets Most Wanted. Since it includes Walter and Constantine. Still, I like these.

21. For your little one’s Sesame Street birthday party, you can’t go without a personalized street sign.

This one just consists of a lamp post and a street sign. Might be made from wood. But it’s charming.

22. With a metal bucket, newspapers, and a pumpkin, this Oscar the Grouch decoration is a trashy charm.

After all Oscar lives in a trash can. So this is quite clever. Like how they used a trash can lid.

23. These crocheted Fraggles are hard to resist.

May not be familiar with Fraggle Rock from the 1980s. But I know those who grew up with it will love these.

24. Grace your front door with this tulle Cookie Monster wreath.

Like how the eyes are in different directions like Cookie Monster’s. Also like the cookies at the bottom. So cute.

25. Now your kids can color with these Sesame Street crayons.

Is Zoe supposed to be black or purple? Because she’s orange on the show. Also, why is Bert green? Shouldn’t that be Oscar?

26. For a child’s party, this balloon Sesame Street wreath is great for the front door.

And you can use balloons in all different colors. Of course, you won’t use them for their intended purpose.

27. Keep your belongings with you in this Beaker tote.

I have to admit this is a very clever design. Hope that it doesn’t make you prone to accidents though.

28. These earrings are meant for a real Animal fan.

However, the design seems quite delicate. And the earrings are quite heavy. Like the chains though.

29. Have endless fun learning with these Sesame Street felt finger puppets.

Includes, Ernie, Bert, Snuffy, Zoe, Oscar, Big Bird, Elmo, Cookie Monster, Grover, and Harry. Yet, each is adorable in its own way. Also, they forgot the Count.

30. These wooden spoon Bunsen and Beaker are always a fine addition to the kitchen.

Though if they were real, your kitchen wouldn’t be much after they were done with it. Knowing what Beaker goes through putting up with Dr. Honeydew.

31. Seems someone wants some cookies.

Yes, it’s Cookie Monster in a jar salivating over the cookies that aren’t. Just consist putting a plush Cookie in it. Easy.

32. Style your hair with these Sesame Street hair clips.

Includes Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Oscar the Grouch. And each one is made from fuzzy feathers.

33. This wreath is always warm and fuzzy like Elmo.

And like Elmo, it’s red, fuzzy, and has big eyes and a nose. A perfect Elmo representation who’s such a cute little red monster.

34. Now you can have your picture taken behind this 123 Sesame Street backdrop.

However, I’d only suggest it as a DIY to any repressed art majors. Because this seems to be painted by one.

35. This Beaker clip holds papers together.

Speaking of paper clips, there’s actually a Muppet Show sketch where Beaker had to east some. Mostly because Bunsen said they were edible and his creation. Talk about irony.

36. This Fozzie Bear amigurumi will make you go “Wocka, Wocka.”

Yes, he may be a bear comedian whose jokes fall flat or are relentlessly corny. But he has a good heart.

37. Why not put Elmo on your rainbow wreath?

I’d rather have one of Kermit since he sings, “The Rainbow Connection.” But this is good enough.

38. Didn’t know you can make a Fozzie with just 2 flower pots.

Well, small ones actually. But at least it has the hat and polka dot tie.

39. This fuzzy crocheted Cookie Monster is impossible to resist.

Like how he’s made with fuzzy yarn which is quite fitting. Then again, Grover may be fuzzier.

40. For baby gifts, you can’t do wrong with Sesame Street crocheted rattles.

Consists of Big Bird, Oscar, Bert, Ernie, Grover, Elmo, and Cookie Monster. Yet, each is adorable in its own way.

41. There’s nothing better to hang on your front door than this fuzzy Grover wreath.

However, if you see a bald mustached man with a blue head, you might want to reconsider. Seriously, he doesn’t have much praise for Grover, especially when it comes to his serving abilities at Charlie’s.

42. There’s no glamorous amigurumi like this Miss Piggy doll.

Like how they gave this one doll hair instead of yarn. The dress isn’t too shabby either.

43. This Halloween, you can’t go wrong with Bert and Ernie pumpkin carvings.

I’ve actually had this picture with me for years. Nice to use it for a post like this. Like the squash noses.

44. This Sesame Street backdrop seems like a friendly neighborhood block.

They even have plush characters as decoration like Prairie Dawn, Baby Natasha, and one of the Honkers. Also like Oscar in his trash can.

45. These painted Muppet pumpkins are surely a delight.

Well, these aren’t really carved but painted. Which is just as fine. And once again, Beaker is a squash.

46. Speaking of painted pumpkins, there’s some for Sesame Street, too.

Includes Bert, Ernie, Elmo, and Cookie Monster. And they’re done in the same way as the Muppet ones.

47. This Miss Piggy mailbox is simply fabulous.

Just consists of a pig mailbox dressed as Miss Piggy. Wonder how they pulled that off.

48. These fuzzy trees are Sesame Street party delight.

If you take off the character faces, they could be used for a Dr. Seuss themed occasion. Includes Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar, and Big Bird.

49. This fuzzy Oscar comes with his own knitted trash can.

I also like the expression on his face, too. That’s just so Oscar the Grouch. And he’s proud of that. Now scram!

50. Who can resist this fuzzy crocheted Animal?

He’s all ready to drum at his set for the Electric Mayhem. Still, he can be quite unhinged offstage.

51. Keep warm in the cold with one of these crocheted Muppet beanie hats.

Each of these depicts a Muppet character you may know and love. And with close character precision.

52. Grace your living room with this Muppets wood carving.

Well, it’s from a tree trunk slice. But the carving is a rather cool work of art. Love it.

53. If you love the Muppets, then you should love this portrait set.

Each one shows a Muppet with a color background of their complexion. Consists of 20 in all.

54. Jewish Muppet fans will take well to this Kermit Hanukah wreath.

To be fair, I don’t do Hanukah posts on this blog. But I think this is a wreath I couldn’t pass up.

55. This Abby Cadabby amigurumi makes a magical crocheted fan.

Of course, she’s one of quite a few major female characters on Sesame Street who’s introduced to balance the show’s lack of female muppet characters. Seriously, for a long time, the only major female muppet on the show was Betty Lou.

56. This rainbow Muppet picture will surely delight any fan who looks at it.

And there are 2 for each rainbow color. Most of these are from Sesame Street. But some aren’t.

57. Fans of Kermit will adore this Rainbow Connection tapestry.

Has a plush banjo playing Kermit on a log with swamp plants. Not to mention the rainbow embroidered lyrics.

58. A Sesame Street gift bow wreath is great for a party.

Doesn’t hurt that it’s in rainbow colors, too. Well, sort of. But that’s beside the point.

59. If you like Grover, then you’ll adore this lovely mosaic portrait.

Hope it captures the furry blue monster who’s a total screw up. Still, this is quite cute.

60. This Rowlf sampler will help you think of a happy tune.

You know, Rowlf the Dog. Likeable enough but doesn't play as large a role in the Muppets as he used to.

You know, Rowlf the Dog. Likable enough but doesn’t play as large a role in the Muppets as he used to.

61. These Kermit booties are fit for any little tadpole.

Doesn’t hurt that they have webbed feet. But they’re sue to keep any pair of little feet snug regardless.

62. Any child is sure to love this fuzzy little Elmo hat.

After all, Elmo’s so adorable. Even has an opening to keep their chin warm. So cute.

63. This flower pot Cookie Monster jar is great for Chips Ahoy.

And I’m sure Cookie Monster will appreciate this. Then he’ll take the cookies and violently eat them. As always.

64. Of course, there’s nothing more welcoming than a Big Bird wreath on your front door.

Well, this is certainly fitting. After all a Big Bird wreath must have yellow feathers. Since Big Bird is a large, yellow bird. But mind the beak.

65. These Sesame Street flower decorations will be sure hit.

Of course, I don’t think the flowers are real on these. Because if they were, it would have to be disposed after a while.

66. This amigurumi Elmo will surely give you smiles.

This one has cute big eyes like the fuzzy Muppet we love. Like the little arms and legs, too.

67. This Muppet Show quilt is a real show stunner.

Features your favorite Muppet characters in each square. Of course, Statler and Waldorf don’t get one since they’re usually in the audience.

68. Keep your wine contained with this Swedish Chef bottle stopper.

Because you’ll never know when you’ll end up losing the cork, cork, cork. Still, this is ingenious.

69. These minimalist Muppet portraits are great for any nursery.

Consists of 20 in all, as far as I can see. Hope you can guess which Muppet is which.

70. This Muppet quilt is a real colorful patchwork.

Includes characters from both the Muppets and Sesame Street. And even features numbers and letters.

71. This Cookie Monster pumpkin is great for holding his favorite food.

I don’t think the pumpkin is real. But I do like how it has cookies in it. So perfect.

72. No child could resist this fuzzy Cookie Monster rug.

Not sure what to make of this because it seems like someone killed Cookie Monster and made a rug from his skin. But I do like the cookie pillows.

73. This Cookie Monster sampler goes great on any wall.

Here he is eating his cookie and spreading crumbs everywhere. Yeah, Cookie Monster isn’t known for his table manners.

74. A Kermit cameo always carries an air of elegance.

Yes, they actually have these at Etsy. They also have a cameo Miss Piggy hairpin, too. But I like this.

75. Looks like a paintbrush Beaker has just popped up.

He’s probably hiding from Dr. Bunsen Honeydew who wants to use him for another experiment. But I think this is kind of clever.

76. Cuddle up with amigurumi of Bert and Ernie.

One is a fussy and eccentric neat freak while the other is a gregarious slacker. But they’ve lived together for decades and wouldn’t have it any other way.

77. This Sesame Street yarn wreath has color corresponding with characters.

Well, this is for a little kid’s party. Includes Elmo, the Count, Abby Cadabby, Cookie Monster, Oscar, Big Bird, and Zoe. So cute.

78. Any kid would want to plant a flower in this Cookie Monster pot.

However, Cookie Monster would rather have them keep cookies instead. Because cookies don’t grow on trees.

79. This Muppets quilt will help any child learn their ABCs.

This one has the alphabet all around the border. And it has your favorite Muppets in the squares.

80. This Animal wreath comes with bright sunflowers.

Well, the Animal in the center of this deco mesh wreath is plush. But he certainly seems happy.

81. Have fun learning with these Sesame Street peg dolls.

This one even includes Snuffy and has Big Bird actually tall. Still, I think these are adorable. Love them.

82. Keep your head warm this fall and winter with these Sesame Street beanie hats.

These are all made from fleece with the faces of all your favorite Sesame Street characters. So cute.

83. This wreath will show you that Miss Piggy is a bonafide star.

And yes, it has to be all shiny and sparkly. Not to mention, it’s gotta have pink as Piggy likes it.

84. Hope these Kermit earrings make it easy being green.

I suppose Piggy has a pair of these. If only to match with any green dress. Or to impress Kermit.

85. Snuggle on your couch with these knitted Muppets.

Includes Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Kermit. Cookie Monster even has his own cookie he’s eating.

86. If you love Kermit and Piggy, you’ll love this sampler.

Has the Kermit the Frog collar and a pearl necklace. Includes words from a song of one of the latest Muppet movies.

87. Cuddle up with something green like this Kermit pillow.

Has the trademark Kermit face with his eyes and big smile. Not to mention, the collar.

88. This rag Big Bird wreath will give kids big smiles.

This one has a plush Big Bird in the center surrounded by rags of green, yellow, orange, an blue. Yet, he seems rather welcoming as always.

89. For Christmas, how about hang this Beaker stocking at your fireplace.

This one shows him freaking out over a lab accident. Of course, it’s probably going to blow up in his face, eventually.

90. Show your love for the Muppets with this bracelet.

Each bead here is made from polymer clay. But at least it has some of your favorite characters.

91. For your wedding, these Muppet bouquets are simply sensational.

These bouquets seem to represent members of the Electric Mayhem. But the flowers are all in vibrant colors. Yes, there are Muppet themed weddings. Don’t ask.

92. For the curmudgeon in your life, you can’t go wrong with Statler and Waldorf earrings.

Because there’s nothing more fashionable by wearing earrings featuring 2 heckling old guys. By the way, they were based on 2 of Jim Henson’s professors who told him he wouldn’t make it in puppetry.

93. If you like Fraggle Rock, then you’ll enjoy these finger puppets.

Well, not familiar with Fraggle Rock. But I love how these Fraggles take up the bleachers.

94. It may not be easy being green, but this crocheted Kermit will melt your heart.

Now I just had to add an amigurumi of him on this post. After all, he’s the best known Muppet. This one really captures his eyes, too.

95. These Electric Mayhem amigurumi come crocheted.

This only has 4 of their members sans their trumpet player who you mostly don’t see and Animal. But these are great.

96. Of course, you can’t have a Muppet craft post without including an amigurumi of Big Bird.

Here he is shown with a birdseed ice cream cone. And he even has feathers. So adorable.

97. This crocheted Cookie Monster blanket is pure delight.

Here he is eating a cookie with his crazed eyes. Sure Cookie may be a glutton but you can’t help but love him.

98. Hope your little girl can keep warm with these Abby Cadabby beanie and mittens.

Like they all have pink and purple pigtails. Still, it’s about time Sesame Street had more female characters. Abby Cadabby was long overdue.

99. When it gets cold, these crocheted Sesame Street beanies sure come in handy.

Includes Grover, Cookie Monster, Oscar, Elmo, and Big Bird. And yes, each one is a gem.

100. This Grover amigurumi is made of super cuteness.

Wish I could find a Super Grover one. But sometimes you have to take what you can get.

Moi Specialty Muppet Merchandise

Posted by historymaniacmegan on September 29, 2016

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Like any great franchise, the Muppets have caused such a sensation that they ‘ve earned themselves their own merchandise line. As you see above, you might find the Miss Piggy had her own line of perfume called Moi which is kind of appropriate for her. She even had her own commercial, too. Besides, she’d find it quite complimentary to have her own line of beauty products being the consummate diva she is. But we all love her, anyway. Even though she can be a handful to Kermit and well, anybody. Nevertheless, you might find that a lot of Muppet merchandise consists of toys aimed for children, particularly from Sesame Street such as Tickle Me Elmo. Yet, you’ll find plenty of products for adults, too. Mostly because the Muppets appeal to a periphery demographic, especially since they have an audience who grew up with these memorable characters and loved them enough to introduce to their kids. The fact the Muppets tend to parody a lot of adult stuff helps. Just look at Sesame Street which has parodies of Les Miserables, Dances with Wolves, One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, The King and I, The Hunger Games, and yes, even Boardwalk Empire. Now I can devote to this post to the great Muppet products but you’d probably wouldn’t want something so boring. So I decided to go with some of the crazier Muppet merch which includes demented looking toys, inappropriate products, and crap that might make you scratch your head.

Sing along to your favorites with this singing Beaker.

Beaker Bot just says one thing and that’s just “Meep.” Though there was an online video of him singing Rick Astley.

2. Sign off on these Muppet checks.

Yes, there are checkbooks from other franchises, too. And it’s kind of ridiculous. But the Muppets have a ton of varieties to choose from.

3. Women who adore Beaker might want to wear this bra.

This is actually from Etsy. But still, I have no idea what it inspired someone to make this. Seriously, it’s kind of disturbing to say the least.

4. Relive the magic with this Labyrinth board game.

You know the movie where a teenage girl must travel a maze in order to rescue her baby brother after being kidnapped by David Bowie in tight pants. Yes, that’s the one. Not sure what I think about this one.

5. Keep in touch with old friends with this Kermit the Frog candlestick phone.

Because there’s nothing so charming like a remnant of obsolete technology. Seriously, you’ll probably never use this. I mean we live in the cell phone age.

6. Use the potty with Elmo with this potty seat.

Okay, I know this is for children. But yeah, toilet products like this are kind awkward in my mind. Now Elmo can watch you go potty.

7. To commemorate the release of Muppets Most Wanted, get your own Hotwheels Fozzie Bear Dairy Delivery Van.

Didn't Fozzie once say that a bear's natural habitat is a studebaker? So why does he have a truck?

Didn’t Fozzie once say that a bear’s natural habitat is a studebaker? So why does he have a van?

8. Now you can grow Kermit a fro with his own Chia Pet.

Sorry, seeing Kermit with a plant fro doesn’t really look right. Seriously, that’s kind of messed up. Why?

9. Take a nip with this cowboy Kermit hip flask.

Man, what a way to show a great example Kermit. Being on something people drink whiskey from and smoking a cigar. Brilliant!

10. Commemorate your favorite muppet with these collectible busts.

Yes, these are Muppet busts. I know it’s crazy but these exists. You’ll probably have to pay through the nose to collect them all.

11. Help fix Beaker with this Operation game.

Now what’s with Beaker missing a large chunk of his torso? Surely how can anyone survive that? His liver must be totally missing!

12. Capture the disco spirit of the 1970s with this Retro Kermit doll.

From Tough Pigs: “We know what Kermit looked like in the 70s, and it certainly wasn’t the love child of Don King and Barry Gibb.” Another comment: “Who’d have thought you could admire Kermit’s outtasite ‘fro AND use him to wash dishes?”

13. These Albino Elmos are a great sight to behold.

Is it just me or does an all white Elmo look very creepy? Guaranteed to haunt your dreams.

14. Have lots of fun with this Sesame Street Barkley bean bag.

Barkley is supposed to be a large shaggy dog. This bean bag toy is what Barkley looks like after getting electrocuted.

15. Make yourself look ravishing with this Muppet makeup set.

I don’t know about you. But there should really be only one Muppet with their own cosmetics line. And that’s Miss Piggy. So this is kind of over the top if you ask me.

16. Scramble your eggs in the morning with your very own Big Bird egg beater.

Because there’s no better toy to teach kids how to beat eggs than a traitor to his own kind. Seriously, this has Big Big committing what he’d see as infanticide. God, this is disturbing.

17. Always know the time with this commemorative Muppet Cuckoo Clock.

Now this decoration makes sense since the Muppet Show revolves around a theater. However, the fact it’s $200 does not.

18. There’s nothing more fun than playing Yahtzee with Kermit.

Nothing says fun like rolling dice in Kermit’s disembodied head. Christ, that’s just really messed up.

19. Carpenter Bert will always get the job done.

Sorry, but there’s no way in hell I can see Bert in the construction business. He’s a fussy, uptight neat freak with boring tastes and eccentric hobbies. I think Accountant Bert would make more sense.

20. Collect these Mexican muppets to form a mariachi band.

Except they all seem to have maracas. And nobody knows how to play guitar. Then again, these toys are from Japan.

21. Cuddle up with your very own Zoe plush.

Zoe is supposed to be a perky orange monster girl. This toy makes her seem like she’s clinically depressed.

22. This Miss Piggy doll is dressed to embody her taste in fashion.

Unfortunately, this doll seems to resemble Miss Piggy if she had a drug habit. I mean look at her snout and eyes for God’s sake. She seems totally high.

23. Nothing’s cuter on Easter than seeing Animal hatch from an egg.

From Tough Pigs: ” Disney, how many times do we have to tell you? Yosemite Sam is a Warner Brothers property.”

24. This Easter Fozzie Bear is only a mere lamb.

From Tough Pigs: “Yes, he still looks like Fozzie’s evil twin, but at least he’s an evil twin in a good mood. He might even be forgiven for the lamb costume. But that tie is not helpful. That is a very bad tie.”

25. How many times could even think of wanting a plush doll of the Count?

This doesn’t look like the Count at all. I mean he has slicked hair and a pointy nose. From Tough Pigs: “”He looks kinda like some creepy guy you keep trying to avoid at a bar… otherwise, not so bad.”

26. Cookie Monster is just here to clown around.

From Tough Pigs: “Finally! Donut-faced Cookie Monster has joined Cirque du Soleil! What the true fans are asking for!”

27. Make your nails shimmer with your favorite Muppet nail polish.

The Miss Piggy nail polish colors make sense. The other ones don’t. Seriously, why?

28. Always know the time with this Kermit clock.

Now that’s a really strange limb configuration. Doesn’t make me feel comfortable.

29. Keep your money secure with this Bert bank.

I have a lot of questions about this. First, why is Bert orange? Second why does he have that subtle look I’ve seen from villains in a slasher movie?

30. Light up with this Fraggle Rock Lighter Raver.

Not sure if this is appropriate for a family friendly franchise. Because we all know what lighters are used for. Right?

31. For a fine bathroom style, this Elmo toilet seat should suit you nicely.

Yes, this is an adult Elmo toilet seat. To be fair, they have these for multiple Muppets on Ebay. Elmo just had the biggest picture.

32. There’s nothing cuter than seeing Elmo in an animal costume.

From Tough Pigs: “Elmo had so much fun at the furry convention, he went back the next year. So, from left to right, Elmo is a bear, a cat, and… another cat?”

33. Wonder who’s going to win this epic banana boat race.

From Tough Pigs: “I would love to see an episode of Sesame Street where Elmo and Cookie Monster race around the Hawaiian islands on giant bananas. It would be very educational.”

34. Not sure if Cookie Monster and Elmo are cheerleading or getting ready for a fight.

From what their hand gestures suggest, it can go either way. I mean Elmo seems like he’s cheering. Cookie Monster seems like he’s training for a boxing match.

35. Though Cookie Monster is not always there, at least Elmo has a doll of his special friend.

Excuse me, but does anyone realize how creepy that seems? Available in blue and caramel color.

36. For Ernie, his rubber duckie is always his bath time friend.

From Tough Pigs: “Ernie’s mouth hangs open in shock as he beholds the sight of his Rubber Duckie grown to gigantic proportions! He stares out at us, as if to say, ‘How did this happen?!'” Guess I must’ve missed the episode about the nuclear meltdown.

37. Grace your Christmas tree with this ornament of Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and Beaker.

Because nothing says Merry Christmas like making your lab assistant play Christmas tree. Wonder what can go wrong with that.

38. If you love the Muppets then you’ll like these key covers.

Why do we need key covers exactly? They’re not really necessary. Seriously, why?

39. Don’t worry, Fireman Grover will be to the rescue.

Unfortunately this Grover looks more likely to start fires than to stop them. Not that regular Grover is good at stopping them either.

40. If you liked The Dark Crystal, then you’ll want to wear this Skesis dress.

Seems more like a negligee that was inspired by Ron’s dress robe from Goblet of Fire. Said to cost $1500 today.

41. Keep your files stored on this Grover USB drive.

Just don’t mind that you have to pull his face apart before you plug it in. Maybe this isn’t suitable for children.

42. Pay your purchases with this Dark Crystal debit card.

From Master Card, by the way. Yes, they have these from every franchise. Not sure if it’s worth it.

43. If you like Godzilla and Sesame Street, these are the toys for you.

From Tough Pigs: “In case you’re not sure what you’re looking at, that’s supposed to be Cookie Monster, Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar the Grouch, and the Count…..Most of them are obvious enough reflections of what the characters would look like if they were involved is some sort of freak accident involving radiation….”

44. Call your friends with this Kermit office phone.

Like I said before, this is an obsolete artifact from a bygone age. You will never use this. It’s just a toy these days.

45. Smell swamp fresh with Kermit’s Amphibia.

Now having a fragrance for Miss Piggy makes sense. For Kermit, not so much. Also, is he sporting abs in the picture?

46. Snuggle up with Magic Light Ernie and his rubber duckie.

From Tough Pigs: “This must be like one of those college-era Ernie photos he keeps buried really deep in his photo album, and God forbid Bert finds it and uploads it to Facebook.”

47. You can always rock on with this Animal plush doll.

I think this toy got made when there was an accident with the dye at the plant while they were making the Grover plush dolls. So they decided to pass them as Animal.

48. You can always keep your money in this Miss Piggy bank.

So this has you dropping coins through Miss Piggy’s breasts? Wonder why anyone thought this would be appropriate for children?

49. There’s nothing more adorable than a plush doll of Rosita.

Poor Rosita. I didn’t know she was left outside too long in a thunderstorm. Shouldn’t have hid under that tree.

50. As we all know a Big Bird plush is a cuddly toy.

Okay, how anyone manage to make Big Bird like he’s Sesame Street’s neighborhood psychokiller? This is a plushie that inspires nightmares not cuddles.

51. No toy is more fun than these Mayhem dolls of Animal and Fozzie Bear.

From Tough Pigs: “Me try Hare Krishna! Now world all make sense. Bah-bye!” Another: “These guys are at every college party I’ve been to, and they’re always leaving with like, 12 girls! Jackasses…”

52. A Sam the Eagle plushie is a must for any American patriot.

From Tough Pigs: “Poor Sam lost all that weight to play the part of Gandhi. Then they gave it to that hack Kingsley.”

53. Grace your Christmas tree with these Sesame Street angel ornaments.

From Tough Pigs: “Here we have our familiar threesome as angels up in heaven, watching over humanity from their post near the famous Heavenly Sprigs of Parsley. Part of me wonders if Chara Hiroba made these toys because they were running short on dye. (“Aw, heck, let’s just put wings on ’em and call them angels!”)” So does that mean Cookie Monster, Elmo, and Big Bird are?

54. All these Muppets are is just another brick in the wall.

From Tough Pigs: “And two questions come to mind: 1. What? and 2. Huuuh? Are these bricks? Could you build a house out of Cookie Monsters and Elmos and Big Birds?”

55. Looks like these Sesame Street Muppets are getting froggy.

From Tough Pigs: “This is from the time Cookie, Elmo, and Big Bird tried to crash Kermit’s family reunion, I guess. But where are Cookie’s froggy eyes? And more importantly, would they be googly too?”

56. Of course, everyone would want a plushie of Guy Smiley.

Think of him as a muppetized Adrien Brody who just got struck by lightning. Or as Tough Pigs says: “What a remarkable likeness of the time Guy Smiley stuck a fork in an electrical outlet, had his nose redone, and put on just a touch of lipstick!”

57. Who wouldn’t want to snuggle with this great Gonzo?

From Tough Pigs: “You have to wonder what kind of reference material they used over at Toy Factory, if any. Gonzo has never worn an outfit even remotely like that. Are those supposed to be snow boots? Are they platform snow boots? And if it’s snow-boots weather, then why is his collar open like that? If somebody brought that toy into your house then you’d have to move.”

58. This Gonzo sugar bowl should be a charming figurine on any mantle.

From Tough Pigs: “I’m amused at the idea that Gonzo is portraying both the Mad Hatter and the Dormouse. Oh, and the town drunk.”

59. Behold the power of the Force with these Muppet Star Wars figurines.

Wait until Kermit finds out that Miss Piggy is his sister. That’s bound to get awkward.

60. Hang this commemorative Swedish Chef ornament on your Christmas tree this year.

For nothing says Christmas like being confronted by shrimps packing heat while you’re trying to boil their loved ones to death. Of course, in the Muppets, it’s played for laughs.

61. Those who like Toccata from Fraggle Rock might enjoy this plushie.

If that was a dressed up roadkill possum, I really wouldn’t know the difference. I may not be familiar with Fraggle Rock. But I know ugly when I see it.

62. Sure Oscar might be trashy but this plushie is simply adorable.

I don’t think his eyes are on right. It just seems like they’re in different directions. Not good.

63. You can have oodles of fun with this Gonzo finger puppet.

From Tough Pigs: “If the Muppets ever do PSA’s about not sticking things in electrical outlets… this is your man.” Or getting shot from a cannon.

64. Have endless fun with heckling these Statler and Waldorf dolls.

Apparently, they have no taste in fashion. But since they’re amateur insult comics, they should enjoy these.

65. When it comes to fashion, even Miss Piggy has her moments.

Also called, “Biker Whore Miss Piggy.” From Tough Pigs: “Piggy’s sense of taste has been one of the most unfortunate casualties of the Muppets’ evolution.”

66. Enjoy hours of fun with this Mexican Miss Piggy doll.

I think this might be a knock off. Still, seems more like Miss Piggy if she woke up hungover in a tanning booth. Or her as Snookie from Jersey Shore.

67. These Big Bird and Elmo tops are worth spinning for hours.

Okay, Big Bird seems quite evil in this. Elmo seems like he’s been in a bad accident and has never been the same since.

68. It’s firefighter Big Bird to the rescue.

The kind of doll that gives you second thoughts about calling 911. From Tough Pigs: “The oddest thing about this doll is that Big Bird looks pissed. Has Big Bird EVER been pissed?”

69. Relieve stress with this Cookie Monster squeeze toy.

Seems like combination between Cookie Monster and Jabba the Hutt. That or Cookie might have a problem.

70. Decorate your Muppet mantle with these French porcelain figures.

From Tough Pigs: “The challenge — and thus the educational value — of this toy is to try and guess which Muppets they’re intended to represent.”

71. This NASCAR Bear comes Animal approved.

I don’t understand the concept behind this bear. Sure it has Animal on his shirt. But what else does it have going for?

72. Where else would you want to keep your pills than in this glamorous Miss Piggy pill box?

Sometimes the bejeweled pill box option doesn’t always work so well. Really tacky as hell.

73. Have hours of fun with the Kermit game.

From Tough Frogs: “There’s something about Kermit’s posture and expression that make me uncomfortable.” Another: “As if this weren’t disturbing enough: Does the picture show that thing VIBRATING?” Also looks like a stupid game.

74. Nobody could resist this plush Rizzo the Rat.

Kind of makes Rizzo seem like a skeevy character who’d want to cause biological warfare. But, hey, that’s just my opinion. Also, that doesn’t look like Rizzo.

75. Bendy Piggy seems quite flexible.

Unfortunately, those face lifts didn’t help her age gracefully. Nor did the tanning treatments.

76. Wouldn’t you want to cuddle with this Fozzie Teddy Bear?

From Tough Pigs: “He’s completely evil. Bendy Piggy I think I could slap to her senses, but Direct Connect Fozzie wants to dump strong acids on my tissues, process my brain into canned meat, and make me eat it on Wheatables.”

77. It’s always bubble bathtime fun with this Gonzo toy.

From Tough Pigs: “The Gonzo dolls are pretty much on an equal level of ugliness, but this one is intriguing in that it appears to represent the tragic results of Gonzo’s Chainsaw Juggling act.”

78. Those who like Harry from Sesame Street, this is the figurine for you.

From Tough Pigs: “Looks like Herry was in the Alaskan water when the Exxon Valdez went down.” Also, he seems to be quite pissed.

79. Here we have Fozzie trying his talent in ventriloquism.

Seems like Fozzie is using the dummy to amuse the audience before he sends it on a killing spree. At least according to my interpretation.

80. This plush Kermit and Piggy can always show what love means.

Don’t look now, but I think Piggy is like, “If you touch him, I’m gonna straight up murder your ass. This frog is mine. Understand?”

81. Light up your room with these Sesame Street glow in the dark figures.

From Tough Pigs: “First there were Sesame Babies, and now Sesame Ghosts:
Your favorite Sesame characters are available as angry, vengeance-seeking spirits!”

82. This jester Animal always amuses.

From Tough Pigs: “Scooter needs to stop dragging the Electric Mayhem to the Renaissance Festival.” Yeah, I think Animal doesn’t really take to the outfit that well. Also seems drunk.

83. Keep your pencils in place with this Big Bird case.

No, that doesn’t look like Big Bird. That more or less resembles Tweety Bird. And he makes me want to step on him.

84. Can someone please show this Sweetums some love?

Translation: “I’d love to eat you!” From Tough Pigs: “I’d love to eat you!”
“… But as a common barn owl, my diet consists primarily of moths and small rodents.”

85. To commemorate the Muppets’ 25th Anniversary, here’s a Jimmy Spencer bobblehead doll.

From Tough Pigs: “This isn’t ugly. It’s just from 2002, when Muppet fans were sucked into an alternate universe where we all had to pay attention to stockcar racing.” Seriously, are there Muppet fan who even watch NASCAR?

86. It’s Officer Elmo at your service.

From Tough Pigs: “Can you imagine being arrested by Elmo? Seriously. Just try to picture it.” No, that doesn’t seem right. Also, he might’ve failed his fitness test. Must cut the donuts.

87. Snuggle up with these Sesame Street baby dolls.

On second thought, it be better to avoid them whenever possible. Keep them as far away from you and your children as possible. Because at night they will kill.

88. Back up your files with this Elmo USB drive.

Why did they have to have Elmo crouch like that? And why does the drive have to be between his legs? This is wrong on so many levels.

89. This Fozzie mini-bear plush is too cute not to love.

From Tough Pigs: “I see the problem… Somebody set this thing to Evil.” Don’t be surprise if you see him wielding a large knife from the kitchen.

90. Once again, another plush of Guy Smiley.

Apparently, this guy hasn’t seemed like himself lately. Because that’s definitely not his nose. In fact, doesn’t even look like him.

91. Grace this little Elmo ornament on your Christmas tree.

From Muppet Mindset: “Elmo loves crack! Does baby want to have some crack? Baby wants to ask Dorothy what crack is? Baby can’t, Elmo sold Dorothy for more crack.”

92. If you liked Muppet Babies, check out these figurines.

These little muppet babies are guaranteed to haunt your dreams. Also, why the hell is Fozzie dark? He’s not.

93. So I guess that’s Bert and Ernie’s car.

And I’m sure it’s falling apart and Ernie’s a terrible driver. Yeah, I think it might be time it goes to the junk yard where it was made.

94. Have hours of fun with Muppet Monopoly.

Because we all know that the Muppets are about dominating the real estate market until your friends go broke and have to bow out. Oh, wait, that was Donald Trump’s business model. My mistake.

95. Didn’t know Fozzie played hockey in his spare time.

Then again, I think he might want to do with a goalie mask. On the other hand, he might not have it in him for fights or excessive profanity. Then again, he may be a great mascot for the Boston Bruins.

96. This Gonzo doll is one anyone would want to cuddle with.

It’s said that Gonzo had done 3 years after his time at the funny farm. But he hasn’t been the same since. Chicken farmers might want to beware.

97. Don’t worry, Betty Lou will put the fire out.

For some reason, this firefighter Betty Lou gives me the creeps. Not sure why.

98. With this Gonzo doll, you can pretend to be Gonzo the Great.

From Tough Pigs: “Why does every Gonzo doll look like he’s just been electrocuted? (Then again, it’s Gonzo. Maybe he has.)”

99. What’s a better tribute to friendship than seeing Elmo as Oscar the Grouch?

From Tough Pigs: “If we ever needed proof that Elmo was a horrific alien larva, devouring his victims from the inside before bursting, hideously swollen, out of their shriveled skins… er… why did we want that proof again?”

100. From Muppets Most Wanted, this Kermit cologne is a fragrance for him.

Not sure if I’d want to sniff this. Still, why does Kermit have to have his own cologne? It doesn’t make sense.

Sensational, Celebrational, Puppetational Muppet Costumes

Posted by historymaniacmegan on September 28, 2016

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I know my last couple posts were not very happy ones. So in order to light up the mood, I thought it would be great to do some posts on the Muppets. After all, anyone who was a kid in the last 4 decades grew up with these puppets on TV and in the movies. You can see why Disney wanted to get their hands on it. I mean who can forget Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy, Fozzie Bear, the Electric Mayhem, Animal, Gonzo, Sweetums, Sam the Eagle, the Swedish Chef, and others? Or the cast of Sesame Street? Or Fraggle Rock? Or Labryinth? Or the Dark Crystal? Well, you might not have heard of some of these. But that’s beside the point. Yet, let’s spend some time in the puppetry world of the late Jim Henson. Yes, I know his sudden death sent a nation in mourning. Because he was such a genius who created these lovable characters in our childhood.

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The term “muppet” was coined by Henson as a marionette puppet as all the muppets were constructed. The beginnings of the Muppets can be traced all the way to the 1950s. In 1955, Henson created his first muppet Kermit the Frog who would become his signature character as well as voiced him until his sudden death in 1990. Contrary to what many people would think, Henson originally conceived the Muppets as characters aimed at an adult audience. Of course, network executives thought differently. Anyway, the same year the first Muppets would be introduced on a Washington D.C. based TV show called Sam and Friends which Henson created with his eventual wife Jane. The series was notable for being the first form of puppet media that didn’t include a physical proscenium arch within the characters were presented. Instead, Henson would utilize a natural 4-sided TV frame as the program’s theater as the viewers would already be watching. During the 1960s, the characters, notably Kermit and Rowlf the Dog appeared on several late night show skits and commercials, including The Ed Sullivan Show. Soon Rowlf would become the first Muppet with a regular network TV spot as Jimmy Dean’s sidekick. Later, Joan Cooney and Lloyd Morrisett began developing an educational TV program for kids and contracted Henson to design several characters. Produced by the Children’s Television Workshop, this show would debut as Sesame Street which received critical acclaim as the muppet characters proved vital to the program’s enduring popularity. In the 1970s, Henson would do The Land on Gorch sketches on SNL and develop a series in 1976 called The Muppet Show which was a more comedic variety show aimed more toward adults. However, the show was actually filmed in London because no American network thought it could work at the time (which was why this show aired in syndication in the US). And Henson couldn’t just go to cable. While Kermit and Rowlf would appear as regulars, it also introduced characters like Fozzie Bear, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and Animal. The rest is history.

Miss Piggy (dress: Zac Posen, shoes: Christian Louboutin, jewelry: Fred Leighton, hair: Kim Kimble) and Kermit the Frog (in Brooks Brothers) at the 84th Annual Academy Awards

Of course, since the Muppets have become a very popular global franchise, it’s only natural that people might want to dress like them for Halloween for a cosplay. Nevertheless, when it comes to fashion icon, there’s no Muppet who wears it like the glamorous diva Miss Piggy. You may see I have pictures of her and Kermit at the Oscars and on the cover of the Vogue magazine wedding edition. Sure she may be a pig but she always tries to dress elegantly for every occasion and takes great pains to appear glamorous. So if you’re Donald Trump, she’s probably the last woman you’d want to call a “fat ugly pig” to her face. Because she doesn’t take criticism like that very well. Not to mention, she’s very skilled in martial arts and won’t hesitate to use them. Then again, seeing her karate chop Trump actually seems very satisfying to me. Really, you don’t want to piss her off. Anyway, in this post, I give you a treasure trove of great muppet costumes for your reading pleasure. And I’m sure Piggy will be flattered. She better be for I don’t want to be on the receiving end of her karate chop.

As we know from the Muppets, every frog must have his pig.

Luckily for Piggy, she’ll see plenty of costumes of moi on this post. So will Kermie who’s in a skin tight green body suit.

2. These pooches come all the way from the street.

By that, I mean Sesame Street. One dog is dressed as Oscar the Grouch. The other as Cookie Monster.

3. While Miss Piggy traditionally wears pink, she can also look chic in black.

Well, if you have a nice dress in your closet, then a Miss Piggy costume won’t be hard to do. I mean costume snouts and ears don’t cost much.

4. Pepe the King Prawn never lets a crabby day get to him.

He’s one of the later Muppets who has a heavy Spanish accent. He tends to play on many Latino stereotypes. Has been around since the 1990s.

5. This Sesame Street family loves life in this part of the neighborhood.

Parents are dressed up as Ernie and Bert. Dog is Cookie Monster. Kids are Elmo and Big Bird. The look on the dad’s face is priceless.

6. Big Bird always knows how to make an entrance.

Big Bird is a male which can’t be disputed. Yet, a lot of the Big Bird costumes I’ve seen are for women. At least the adult ones. Must be the feathers.

7. Seems like we have a visitor from another world.

Oh, those are the aliens from Sesame Street. They’re the ones that go, “Yip, yip, yip, yip, yip.” Seem like they’re quite easy to make.

8. Just give Piggy a few moments for some last touch ups.

Unfortunately, the photographer couldn’t wait. Hope it turns out well. Or else…

9. For fairy muppets on Sesame Street, young girls take to Abby Cadabby.

For the record, I’m not familiar with Abby Cadabby. I guess she’s a magical fairy with purple hair. Still, this is cute.

10. Guess Kermie and Piggy are going a bit formal.

Well, Kermie is a least wearing pants and a jacket. Piggy dons a red dress with a feather boa and tiara.

11. Now that’s what I call a well-dressed Animal.

Okay, his pants are shredded and holed up. But for someone like Animal, this is as good as it’s going to get.

12. Hey, girl, I think you might want to scram from this grouch.

Yes, that’s Oscar the Grouch all right. Basically someone who likes to be moody just for the heck of it. Sometimes it’s best to scram.

13. Miss Piggy is always very protective of her little Kermie.

This is a mother-baby Kermie and Piggy costume. And yes, it’s adorable. Love it.

14. I’m sure you’ll learn your ABC’s from this family.

Like how the parents are Big Bird and Count von Count. And how the kid is Elmo. Wonder why the Count has a big head in this.

15. For the Muppets, their cook is a renowned chef who comes all the way from the fjords.

“Yur puurt thur lobster airn der pot firlled wit boirling watur.” Guess the lobster will get the better of him. Bork, bork, bork.

16. Before she goes out, Miss Piggy just has to take a selfie.

Knowing how self-absorbed she could be, I can totally imagine Piggy doing this. Even dressed to the nines.

17. That’s what I call a real party Animal.

Yes, that’s Animal in his traditional look. Always with the drumsticks and broken chains as drummer for Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.

18. Didn’t know the Yip-Yip aliens had families.

Then again, these costumes are probably among the easiest to make. So why not do one for the whole family?

19. And I thought these creatures came to Earth in peace.

Actually this is a zombie version of the Yip-Yip aliens. I know the arms sticking out is stick. But what can I say? It’s unique.

20. Who can remember your favorite fuzzy blue monster Grover? You know the one from Sesame Street that dresses like a superhero and doesn’t violently eat cookies.

Well, sure looks like a fuzzy Grover, all right. Of course, I’ve heard he’s a proven liability as a server in the restaurant business.

21. Seems like Bert and Ernie have returned from a Hawaiian vacation.

Yet, they wear their shirts over their regular sweaters. Doesn’t really look right. Like Elmo and Grover though.

22. This little diva knows where to put pearls before swine.

In Miss Piggy’s case, the pearls go on swine. And so do feather boas. So cute.

23. Don’t be surprised if he’s a little grouchy at the moment.

This baby Oscar is prone to get cranky once in awhile. But like he has a plastic can that says, “Scram.”

24. Don’t mind these old guys, they’re always bashing the show.

As you can see, this is a group costume of Statler and Waldorf in paper mache. They’re the Muppets’ resident hecklers.

25. Today’s special: Swedish chicken.

You may not know this, but the Swedish Chef doesn’t get a great impression in Sweden. Mostly because Swedes think he doesn’t sound Swedish and get sick of being asked about him.

26. Here we come to the costume of the guy who started it all.

I think this is based on a photo of Jim Henson with Kermit in the 1970s. Still, love the little boy’s beard.

27. Sometimes being a large bird has its moments.

I wonder how often how many times people clean up after Big Bird when he visits them. Because he probably sheds a lot of yellow feathers. Still, this one is brilliant.

28. If you want to get to Sesame Street, ask them.

Yes, this is another Sesame Street family. But the costumes look different. Like how the dad is Oscar the Grouch.

29. This baby diva always has to have the best pink dress.

Yes, Miss Piggy brings out the diva in even the smallest among us. This dress is great. So cute.

30. Doing the latest scientific research at Muppet Labs are Dr. Bunsen Honeydew and his trusted assistant Beaker.

As you know, Dr. Bunsen Honeydew is well-meaning but often uses Beaker as a guinea pig in his experiments. It’s a wonder Beaker doesn’t end up in the emergency room.

31. You see, a pig can look fabulous in outer space.

This is Miss Piggy dressed in her Space Pigs sketch outfit. Must’ve been a regular feature for the show.

32. “Presenting the further adventures of everybody’s favorite hero. A man who is faster than lightning, stronger than steel, smarter than a speeding bullet. It’s… SUPERGROVER!”

“And I am cute, too!” Still, he’s more of a parody of Superman. And Super Grover doesn’t really do much of anything other than dig himself into a hole.

33. Even big birds had to start out small.

This girl in her Big Bird costume looks like a little chick of yellow fluff. Love her little orange shoes though. So cute.

34. Seems like somebody likes things to be a little trashy.

You have to like the dad’s costume. His baby may be Oscar the Grouch. But he’s the trashcan who holds him in.

35. There’s nobody who embodies the spirit of America like Sam the Eagle.

This more of a minimalist Sam the Eagle costume design. But at any level it works beautifully.

36. For the Cookie Monster, C is for cookies, chocolate chip. M is for milk.

Now this is ingenious. Like how the mom is in white and covered in cookies. Baby Cookie Monster can’t resist.

37. This little grouch always sits in his can.

This is a clever Oscar the Grouch costume. Yes, I know I have a few of these. But I really like this one. Makes him seem like a Christmas tree in a trash can.

38. This little Cookie Monster always thinks is C is for cookie and that’s good enough for him. Or her.

And unlike what Cookie Monster does in the show, he’s eating with restraint. Still, the costume is so fuzzy.

39. Seems this guy is proud of his little frog puppet.

Well, this is a father-child Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog costume. This Jim is wearing a sweater over a collar shirt. So adorable.

40. You haven’t heard great music until you listen to Dr. Teeth and the Electric Mayhem.

This group basically consists of a homage from 1960s and 1970s rock groups. Of course, everyone knows Animal. Yet, I’m not sure if Rowlf is because I don’t remember seeing him. But he’s a musician so who cares.

41. This baby Big Bird barely fits into the stroller.

Well, at least that looks more like Big Bird than a lot of costumes I’ve seen. Like the yellow feathers and orange leggings.

42. Zoe always tries to be as sweet as can be.

Zoe is a girly orange monster on Sesame Street from the 1990s. She’s known for her pink and purple bows. Sure she doesn’t wear shirt or necklace. But this is cute.

43. Looks like Beaker just took a selfie.

I know he doesn’t look happy in this picture. But he always looks befuddled. Then again, he’s constantly being burned up. Meep, meep.

44. What better place to pose for Bert than Ernie than in the bath tub.

Like those Bert and Ernie heads. Of course, that doesn’t stop people from thinking they’re more than friends like the New Yorker.

45. For this monster, this chocolate chip cookie is good enough to eat.

Hey, I’ve seen couple’s costumes where it’s the other way around. Still, I think this is quite creative and clever.

46. Odd to see that Camille and the Swedish Chef are on good terms.

Because they’re usually not. Mostly because the Swedish Chef wants to cook her, obviously. Like the costumes though.

47. Cookie Monster is about to try out his new cross country skis.

Well, at least a Cookie Monster costume could keep anyone warm. Still, I guess there will be free cookies at the finish line.

48. So I guess this is Nurse Janice?

From how I see it, the the one who’s wearing the costume must work in the medical field. Because Janice is the Electric Mayhem’s guitarist.

49. Zoot must be taking a break from the sax during this gig.

From what Wikipedia says, Zoot is based on a Latin jazz saxophonist Gato Barbieri. He’s not known for being particularly chatty and is kind of a burnout.

50. Beaker is all prepped up for the Muppets’ Anti-Zombie Task Force.

For some reason, I don’t normally see Beaker as a badass zombie hunter. But this is costume is clever and funny.

51. Today’s episode of Sesame Street is about the corporate tyranny of the 1%.

The letter of the day is “C” for “class warfare.” The number of the day is 99 for “We are the 99%.”

52. Guess these muppets are just lounging around for the moment.

Not sure if I’d want any of these muppets around. I mean Dr. Honeydew is always experimenting on Beaker with destructive results. The Swedish Chef chases animals to cook. Piggy is an eternal diva. And Animal well, he’s kind of out-of-control.

53. Not sure if I’d want these two around children.

Okay, I know this Bunsen and Beaker are the parents. Nevertheless, I do think the kids dressed as Piggy, Kermit, and Animal are adorable.

54. When you’re Kermit the Frog, it’s not easy being green.

I wanted to get a Kermit costume picture by himself. This is a kid one I think is simply irresistible.

55. Seems like Cookie Monster had to give into temptation.

Well, at least he’s not ripping the cookie into shreds and making a mess of himself. But Elmo and Big Bird aren’t impressed.

56. Creamy pink is always elegant for a romantic evening in the swamp.

Because Miss Piggy always has to look her finest. Because only the finest will do for moi.

57. Seems like Kermit and Piggy are ready for a night on the town.

Like how they stuck to the suits. Kermit’s even wearing a nice 3 piece. Classy.

58. Looks like some of the Sesame Street gang has come out for Halloween.

Well, I have seen the photographer on Sesame Street. But I wouldn’t be sure who he is. Still, like the costumes though. Clever.

59. Presenting Agent Beaker, Private Eye.

This has Beaker not wearing his lab coat. Not sure if I’d call him a natty dress though.

60. This Yip-Yip aliens are surely fleeced.

Well, they’re made of fleece, anyway. They’re also somewhat shredded at the bottom.

61. Remember the two Muppets that sang the chorus to “Manah Manah?” Well, here they are.

Yeah, those are the ones. They’re kind of weird looking to tell you the truth. But they’ll do.

62. Wonder what this Swedish Chef is cooking.

Well, it probably doesn’t involve animals because he’d be chasing them at this time. Still, seems to be a very popular character.

63. Here we have Dr. Teeth and his Electric Mayhem with the full lineup.

Let me say, these guys may be from the 1970s but they’re still better than bands like One Direction. Seriously.

64. For the Electric Mayhem, we have Janice on lead guitar.

She’s clearly based on Janis Joplin despite the wardrobe. But she loves to play her Les Paul.

65. Hope Zoe doesn’t mind being bright orange.

The pink doesn’t always seem to stand out in this costume. Nevertheless, so adorable.

66. This little Kermit is only a mere tadpole.

Yes, this little kid may be green. But he’s so adorable as Jim Henson’s most famous frog. So cute.

67. Sometimes a green Kermit hoodie is all you need.

On the Muppets, Kermit normally doesn’t really seem to wear anything but a collar around his neck. He doesn’t even wear pants.

68. Sometimes it takes a big dog to be a Big Bird.

Yes, this dog is covered in yellow feathers. Don’t ask. It’s just that it’s playing Big Bird.

69. A swamp frog always likes to see his piggy girlfriend well pampered and dressed.

Of course, you kind of have to wonder about Kermit and Piggy’s sex life like whether it’s even possible for them to have one. I mean he’s an frog. She’s a pig. Neither species engage in sex the same way.

70. Now those really look like strange Stormtroopers to me.

Well, there’s Kermit, Beaker, Animal, and Gonzo. Are probably bad shots, which is perfect for the Galactic Empire.

71. The Count is holding 2 fingers. 1, 2, two fingers. Mahahahaha.

This Count costume is brilliant. Like the purple paper mache face. I mean he counts all the time and he’s still a cooler vampire than Edward Cullen from Twilight.

72. Guess this grouch will have to carry his own trash can.

Well, at least this one can be carried. Like how it says, “Go Away.” So Oscar.

73. Okay, guys, I think it’s time we need to hide the cookie table.

Because Cookie Monster is the last guy you’d want around a cookie table at a party. Seriously, he’ll demolish it.

74. Not sure if you want to eat these sentient veggies.

Yes, these veggies and bag are muppets. And yes, they talk and sing. Kind of creepy if you think about it.

75. Better for Gonzo to come than never.

Finally, I have my Gonzo who’s in a suit. Known for doing crazy stuff and having relations with chicken. Consensually of course.

76. Here we have Gonzo with his one true love Camille.

You understand she’s a chicken. And it seems these two are drinking and smoking at this party.

77. On bass for the Electric Mayhem is Sgt. Floyd Pepper.

Yes, he’s certainly based on the Beatles Sgt. Pepper album cover. Yet, he’s kind of a laid back hipster.

78. The Swedish Chef is surely proud of his country.

That doesn’t necessarily mean that his country is proud of him. Because he’s kind of a controversial figure there.

79. You know him as one of the most monstrous muppets around. I give you, Sweetums.

Yes, that’s Sweetums all right. Bet you didn’t expect him to be a big hulking monster.

80. Here we come to just a nice normal muppet couple.

They’re just a generic muppet couple. They’re not based on any muppet characters. They are their own.

81. Today the Swedish Chef is making a chocolate moose.

Yes, you read that right. He’s making a chocolate moose with Hershey’s. And yes, it’s a big moose.

82. Now this is a real muppet ensemble.

Well, most of them are members of the Electric Mayhem. Yet, these are just great. Love them.

83. Seems like Statler and Waldorf are always grumpy.

Actually, they tend to get a lot of enjoyment insulting everybody. Yet, their remarks are always clever.

84. Who can resist this cuddly Fozzie Bear?

Haven’t had Fozzie Bear on this post. And I thought he was quite popular. Well, wokka, wokka.

85. To be a Big Bird, you have to have big hair.

For some reason, I think this is more of a mashup costume between Big Bird and Effie Trinket. Hell, this girl almost seems like she’s about to choose District 12 tributes for the Hunger Games. Like she’s saying, “Primrose Everdeen.”

86. This Big Bird is almost as tall as the real thing.

Wonder if this is the only guy Big Bird costume. Then again, you don’t know who’s in this thing.

87. Super Grover will protect Elmo from harm.

Then again, Super Grover is a superhero who’s bad at being one. Still, this mommy and baby costume is too much.

88. When Kermit wears a tux, he sweeps Piggy off her feet.

And it seems the tuxedo was the most expensive part of the Kermit costume. Love Piggy’s dress, too.

89. Statler and Waldorf will always have their theater box to take with them.

These two guys don’t have the distinctive Statler and Waldorf face. Also, did you know these two were named after hotels?

90. This little dog is turning into a real Animal.

Yes, it’s a little dog dressed as Animal from the Electric Mayhem. He even has drums to boot.

91. Not sure whether these two guys saw anything from the muppets they liked.

Then again, it kind of seems like Statler and Waldorf liked to troll the muppets. Still, like how these guys went with their real hair.

92. Even a small pig can be a big diva.

Well, this is a sibling pair Kermit and Miss Piggy costumes. And yes, Piggy wants the spotlight. So cute.

93. And here is Beaker stuck with a bag.

Let’s hope there’s not a bomb in it. Because God knows how many times he’s been blown up by Bunsen Honeydew’s experiments.

94. Seems this Sweetums is made from nothing but yarn.

Guess this takes up a lot of brown yarn. Not sure if making a Sweetums outfit is worth that much time.

95. This Cookie Monster costume comes with cookie hands.

Well, this is a homemade costume as you might see. Like how one of the cookies has a bite. So creative.

96. From Sesame Street, what little kid could resist the adorable Elmo?

Because I know people would complain if I didn’t include him. Since he’s such an iconic character from Sesame Street and a hit with little kids.

97. With Elmo and Big Bird, this little Abby Cadabby can’t ask for anything more.

Well, I may not know much about Abby Cadabby. But you have to like the parents’ costumes in this. So adorable.

98. Elmo is even just as fuzzy when he comes in an adult size.

Yes, this is a cute costume. However, while Elmo is one of the cutest Sesame Street muppets, his Times Square counterpart is a real bastard. Or so I hear from Stephen Colbert.

99. Seems like this grouchy father has gone to the trash.

Well, he’s Oscar the Grouch. Yet, he and Cookie Monster sure have fuzzy heads.

100. For even the smallest, Abby Cadabby can be surely magical.

Sure Abby may be a recent addition. But the dress and the little pom pom hair things are so cute. Love it.

The Nesting World of Matryoshka Dolls

Posted by historymaniacmegan on September 21, 2016

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One of the more popular dolls around the world are Russian matryoshka dolls which is a set of wooden dolls that have one doll inside another and so on and so forth. The name “matryoshka” meaning “little matron” and is a diminutive form of the Russian girls’ name “Matryona” or “Matriosha.” Outside Russia, these are known as nesting dolls. Anyway, the original nesting doll set was carved in 1890 by Vasily Petrovich Zvyozdochkin and designed by folk crafts painter Sergey Vasilyevich Malyutin in Abramstevo. These men were inspired by a doll from Japan’s Honsu which may have been a hollow daruma doll of a Buddhist monk or a Seven Lucky Gods nesting doll. So it’s possible the popular doll sets associated with Russian arts and crafts could’ve had roots in Japan.Traditionally, the outer layer is a woman in Russian peasant garb but the figures inside can be of either gender. The smallest, innermost doll is usually a baby carved from a single piece of wood. A lot of the artistry is used in the painting of each doll which can be very elaborate. And each nesting doll set often follows a theme which can range from fairy tale characters, holiday decorations, and even Soviet leaders. For instance, my family has a nesting doll set of nutcrackers they sometimes use for Christmas. Today you can see nesting dolls covering just about anything which part of why I’m doing this post. There are even nesting doll sets from craft stores you can paint yourself. So for your reading pleasure, enjoy these unique Russian nesting doll sets.

With these Devo nesting dolls, you must whip it, whip it good.

This 1980s band was best recognized by their trademark hats. So doing a nesting doll set of the lineup wasn’t difficult.

2. Let yourself go with these nesting dolls from Frozen.

This set has Elsa, Anna, Kristoph, Hands, and Olaf in descending order. And each is well painted.

3. This nesting doll set is particularly presidential.

This one just has the presidential hits. Why FDR, Harry Truman, Teddy Roosevelt, James Madison, LBJ, and Richard Nixon weren't included, I have no idea.

This one just has the presidential hits. Why FDR, Teddy Roosevelt, James Madison, LBJ, or Richard Nixon weren’t included, I have no idea. Also, Ben Franklin wasn’t a president.

4. Henry VIII and his six wives always make for a great set of 7.

Henry VIII is the biggest while each wife is depicted in descending order. Sorry if Anne Bolelyn and Katherine Howard don't come with detachable heads.

Henry VIII is the biggest while each wife is depicted in descending order. Sorry if Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard don’t come with detachable heads.

5. Mexicans who celebrate Dia de los Muertos can’t do without this nesting doll set.

Each one is depicted as skulls as specified. Make great decorations on any Mexican shelf.

6. This nesting doll set pays tribute to Charlie Chaplin as the Little Tramp.

Of course, one doll depicts him as he normally looked like. But as an old movie buff, I find this set awesome.

7. If you like horror comedy, this Addams family nesting doll set is a delight.

Sure it doesn’t include Lurch and Uncle Fester. But it does consist of Gomez, Morticia, and their kids.

8. This nesting doll set was made for cat fanciers in mind.

A must have for the crazy cat ladies of lore. A set of 5 cat breeds.

9. Seems like we have a US and Russian crew on this space shuttle.

Yes, it’s a crew of 4. But the largest doll is a shuttle. How cool is that?

10. From the world of Roald Dahl, no one can resist this Charlie and the Chocolate Factory set.

Includes Willy Wonka, Charlie, the 4 brats, and an Oompah-Loompah. Great for inducing nightmares from children.

11. A set of Sesame Street nesting dolls is all you need to learn your ABCs.

However, I think Big Bird should be the biggest doll, not Elmo. Also, Bert and Ernie should be shown together. But whoever made this wanted to use different colors. Cookie Monster should be bigger as well.

12. On the child unfriendly side, there’s a nesting doll set from South Park.

This one depicts the main boys as well as Mr. Poop. Please don’t ask.

13. Minion fans will enjoy a nesting doll set like these.

Well, to be fair, minions aren’t hard to paint since they’re mostly yellow. Still, these are adorable.

14. Nesting doll fans should take a look at these painted owls.

Each owl is painted in a rather stylized fashion. But each is special in its own way. Then again, owl nesting dolls are probably not hard.

15. The theme of this nesting doll set is a costumed cat family.

Each of them seem to be in Renaissance costume. I think this is based off an artist who does cat paintings.

Each of them seem to be in Renaissance costume. I think this is based off an artist who does anthropomorphic cat paintings.

16. These nesting dolls are afraid of no ghost.

Kind of bummed they don’t have the Stay Puft Marshmallow Man in this Ghostbusters line up. Well, you can’t win them all.

17. These ninja nesting will make you never see what’s coming.

After all, you don’t expect them to wear outfits in 5 different colors. Or be so adorable. Love it.

18. Civil War buffs would appreciate this nesting doll set of Union generals.

However, I’d take out George B. McClellan and Irving McDowell because one lost the Second Battle of Bull Run while the other was a perpetual chickenshit. Replace with Philip Sheridan and George H. Thomas. Or David Farragut.

19. This Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle set will make you say, “Cowabunga!”

Has the 4 Ninja Turtles and their mentor. Yes, Ninja Turtle fans, this set exists.

20. Teachers will surely appreciate a nesting doll set like this on their desks.

Each teacher has a tool to teach with in this set of 5. Not sure if they have one for guys. Probably not.

21. Florida Gators fans will enjoy this nesting doll set.

Yes, they have college sports ones as well as professional. Not sure who the players are under the helmets. Not that I care.

22. This owl set will surely be a hoot.

Yes, this is another owl nesting doll set. But these are painted more realistically. And I’m sure they’re not from North America.

23. What better way to honor Team USA during the Sochi Winter Olympics than with this nesting doll set?

I would’ve went with the Russian Rio set. But I found the wood on those dolls tested positive for performance enhancing drugs.

24. These firefighter nesting dolls are always to the rescue.

The large one even has its own hat. One even depicts a fireman trying to rescue someone from a building.

The large one even has its own hat. One even depicts a fireman in action. Includes dalmatian and fire hydrant.

25. If you’re Jewish, Russian, and like Marc Chagall, this set is for you.

Marc Chagall was a famous modernist artist who worked with several artistic styles in several artistic mediums. Part of his art was based on Eastern European Jewish folk culture.

26. Since there are so many lighthouses, there has to be a nesting doll set for them.

Noticed how the lighthouses are in different colors and styles. I guess the stripes seem to increase their visibility.

27. This nativity nesting doll set is perfect for Christmas at any home.

There are a lot of nativity scene nesting doll sets out there. This one was made for small children. So cute.

28. Nurses will appreciate this nesting doll set.

Notice how each nurse is dressed in a different way. And how each one of them handles different things.

29. Fans of Greek mythology will totally want this set of nesting dolls.

This mostly consist of mythological creatures. Not sure who or what that guy in the loin cloth is supposed to be.

30. This snowman family is all smiles in winter.

Guess this one isn’t hard to make. Still, I bet they’re all singing Christmas carols since two of them are holding books.

31. No nesting doll can be complete without a set of the King.

I may not be a fan of Elvis. But I know that many readers will appreciate these dolls. Doesn’t include his Vegas years.

32. For fairy tale sets, this Little Red Riding Hood one is worth howling over.

Includes all the known characters. However, what most people don’t know is that this children’s story originally didn’t have a happy ending. And it had sexual connotations.

33. This horror nesting doll set will give you a good scare.

These seem like extras from The Nightmare Before Christmas. But I’ll allow it. Great for those who love a good scare.

34. Not to be outdone, the Confederate side has nesting doll generals of their own.

I suppose James Longstreet is the smallest one because he became a Republican and civil rights advocate after the war. Not to mention, he didn’t think the South could win and was right.

35. This Happy Hoots nesting doll family will make you smile.

Yes, this is my third owl nesting doll set. But these have different colors on them. So I couldn’t pass it up.

36. Speaking of nesting dolls, these chickens are only fitting.

Comes with one rooster, 3 hens, and a chick. Great for down on the farm.

37. For dogs like these, it’s up to them to destroy the One Collar to rule them all.

This nesting doll set depicts dogs as Lord of the Rings characters. I know it’s crazy, right?

38. If you don’t like Ninja Turtles, a regular turtle set would do just fine.

Because while real turtles aren’t fit to be ninjas, they can be quite cool. Each one here has a unique shell.

39. For Queen fans, this nesting set will rock you.

Depicts each member of Queen and their logo. There are lots of songs from this group that get stuck in your head.

40. Those who grew up loving The Wizard of Oz will enjoy this set of nesting dolls.

Includes Dorothy, Toto, the Scarecrow, Tin Man, and Cowardly Lion. I know it’s not the best but it’s the least scary rendition.

41. This Pink Floyd nesting doll set belongs on the dark side of the moon.

Wait, that group had 5 members. Why does this set depict 4? Maybe because Syd Barrett left the group early.

42. While some nesting doll sets are nativity scenes, this one depicts the life of Christ.

You have a lot of these sets, too. Usually they start at the nativity. This one depicts some of Jesus’s miracles and the Good Samaritan.

43. You have to have a hard heart not to appreciate this nesting doll set of woodland creatures.

Well, one of them is a chick while 2 are insects. But the others are a fox, rabbit, and owl. Probably made for kids.

44. A Van Gogh nesting doll set is great for anyone with a lust for life.

Shows Van Gogh’s self-portrait with 4 of his best known paintings. All of which didn’t earn him a dime.

45. For Will and Kate’s wedding, these nesting dolls are best desired.

Consists of Will and Kate, Elizabeth II and Philip, Charles, Diana, and Harry. All in a red background.

46. Since nesting dolls are from Russia, it’s only fair I present you a set of modern Russian leaders.

Soviet and otherwise to get my drift, starting with Lenin. But Putin is included.

47. This nesting doll set of Goldilocks and the Three Bears is just right.

Like how they made all the bears bigger than Goldilocks. She really should’ve known not to break into a bear home.

48. From New Zealand, is this set of Maori nesting dolls.

The Maori are the indigenous people of New Zealand who do exist (unlike Hobbits). They’re known for their striped grass skirts.

49. Fans of Wes Anderson will adore this nesting doll set of the Grand Budapest Hotel.

Depicts characters from the hit Wes Anderson movie that should’ve won the Oscar for Best Picture. Still, this is great.

50. No, I don’t think this is a set of ninja nesting dolls.

These are nesting dolls of Muslim women in the Middle East. Well, at least ones wearing a chador that only shows the eyes.

51. Russian nesting doll beauties always look great in furs.

Well, they seemed to dress quite fancy. But Russian winters can be quite brutally cold.

52. These painted women nesting dolls seem as immortal on wood as they are on canvas.

I guess these are from Renaissance paintings since they depict the Virgin Mary. Not to mention, a bunch of women dressed from the 16th century.

53. As with nesting dolls, burlesque involves multiple layers.

As you can see how each succeeding doll has less and less clothes on. The last one is totally nude.

54. No one can resist this panda bear nesting doll family.

I don’t think pandas live in groups like that for they’re solitary creatures. But this set is adorable.

55. This Obama First Family nesting doll set is sincerely presidential.

Let’s just say I’ll miss this bunch after Obama is out of office. This is especially if Mr. Hamsterhair gets elected president which I think will be an absolute nightmare.

56. This nesting doll set is among the best from the Hundred Acre Wood.

Includes Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Rabbit, and Piglet. Not sure if the Eeyore one had a great paint job.

Includes Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore, Owl, and Piglet. Not sure if the Eeyore one had a great paint job.

57. These dog nesting dolls seem all ready for a feast.

Seems like they are. Each seems to have their own dish according to breed. Viewers will adore this.

58. This dog nesting doll set is even loved by man’s best friend.

A lot of dog nesting doll sets seem to show single breeds. This one doesn’t which is why I put it on this post.

59. The Dark Knight of Gotham always needs his own nesting doll set.

This set is from the Dark Knight Saga. Features Bane, Catwoman, and the Joker.

60. If you like Russian fairy tales, these nesting dolls are just the thing.

Since nesting dolls are from Russia, it’s only fair. The large one has the gorgeous Firebird.

61. This nesting doll set depicts the planets of the Solar System.

This is sorted by size, by the way. And in accordance with most scientists, Pluto is not included.

62. Though Russian, nesting dolls can depict a variety of different cultures. This set is from Africa.

Probably from the sub Saharan region but I can’t say where. But you have to admire the colorful outfits.

63. For Czarist nostalgia, you have this Royal family nesting doll set.

Just remember that this set depicts a family that would all be killed by the Bolsheviks during the Russian Revolution. Let that sink in.

64. These Disney Princess nesting dolls have all the royal touches.

Sure Mulan, Pocahontas, and Tiana aren’t included. But they’re not exactly princesses per se. Then again, Elsa is actually a queen.

65. Another Wes Anderson nesting doll set is from the Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou.

It’s about a Jacques Cousteau like captain and his crew. But they all seem to wear the same outfit.

66. When it comes to nesting dolls, you never know how many can fit inside each other.

Most nesting doll sets usually consist of 5-8 dolls. But this one has almost infinite that you can barely see the smallest one.

67. These ninja nesting dolls all wear black and gold.

Yes, it’s another ninja nesting doll set. But these are dressed and black and have knives on them.

68. If you like animals and Wes Anderson, these Fantastic Mr. Fox nesting dolls will delight.

Includes all the critters you know and love from the stop motion Fantastic Mr. Fox. Adorable.

69. For these Gustav Klimt nesting dolls, each one has a masterpiece.

Klimt seems to have his way with colors, doesn’t he? His kiss is the most famous.

70. For Christmas, this nesting doll set is perfect decoration.

Then again, this might consist of more than one. But I really like the Christmas tree.

71. This second season Blackadder set is great for all your cunning plans.

This is great. Has Blackadder, Queenie, Lord Percy, Nursie, and Baldrick. Love it.

72. No one can resist these penguin nesting dolls that can melt a frozen heart.

About time, I included a penguin nesting doll set. Because these creatures are adorable. Love the beaks and tuxedos.

73. With this nesting doll set of Muhammad Ali, your shelf will truly be the greatest.

Yes, this depicts Muhammad Ali who died not to long ago. Doesn’t hurt if I put this on my post. RIP

74. Guess these nesting dolls can be nun too holy.

As it turns out this is a set of nun nesting dolls. Guess these were easy to paint. So cute.

75. Though these hot air balloon nesting dolls can’t fly, they sure delight.

Now that’s a rather clever concept. Like how each one has a different pattern. Lovely.

76. If you like old horror movies, then this set is the one for you.

Includes Frankenstein’s monster, Dracula, the Creature from the Black Lagoon, and the Mummy. Guess Wolf Man fans will be disappointed.

77. Snoopy fans will adore these Peanuts nesting dolls.

Well, it has Snoopy with his friends. Each one has a different color. Adorable.

78. Follow the life of Christ with this nesting doll set.

Like I said before, Jesus’s life is a popular nesting doll theme. This one depicts it in chronological order.

79. This nesting doll set has all the iconography.

Well, iconography from Russian and Eastern European churches. Some figures may repeat.

80. Sometimes colors and abstract concepts can be well suited for nesting dolls.

This one depicts rainbow colors with each sporting a unique pattern. Guess it’s easier than painting a face.

81. If you liked Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, you can’t resist nesting dolls like these.

The dwarves on here seem considerably smaller than Snow White. But that’s to be expected.

82. This set of nesting dolls depicts a group that set off the British Invasion in the 1960s.

Yes, these are the Beatles possibly from 1967. Though they’re not in their Sergeant Pepper gear at this point.

83. Speaking of the Beatles, these nesting dolls all live in a yellow submarine.

It’s from the cartoon they were in during the late 1960s. So having a nesting doll set of Yellow Submarine is inevitable.

84. Hello Kitty fans can’t resist nesting doll set like this.

Each is depicted in a shade of pink and purple. Each features Hello Kitty in a different outfit.

85. For Christmas you can’t do without a nesting doll set of Good St. Nick.

Each of these has a different Santa though their faces mostly look the same. And so do their clothes.

86. This nesting doll set is boldly going where no man has gone before.

The Scotty and Dr. McCoy nesting dolls don’t seem to look right on this. Also, there’s no Chekov.

87. These robot nesting dolls might be metal but they’ll melt your heart.

Each one has a different machine configuration. One may be radioactive.

88. This Game of Thrones nesting doll set has a wide range of characters.

Remember that some of these will not be coming back next season. But the show’s really popular so I have it on here.

89. For Nightmare Before Christmas fans, these nesting dolls are a must have.

Who knew that you’d have a nesting doll set for this. Oogie Boogie is the biggest one here.

90. On Middle Earth, this is the nesting doll set to rule them all.

This one is of the Fellowship of the Ring from Lord of the Rings. Notice the the Ring is the smallest piece.

91. These nesting dolls are coming for your brains.

Man, these zombie nesting dolls surely look hideous. Doesn’t help that it has a bloody brain.

92. If you like Stanley Kubrick, this Clockwork Orange nesting doll set is for you.

Personally, I prefer to see ones of Barry Lyndon, Spartacus, or Dr. Strangelove. Yet, know that A Clockwork Orange is a very violent movie. Very violent.

93. This Harry Potter nesting doll set will make you the pride of Hogwarts.

This mainly consist of Hogwarts students. Looks like Draco Malfoy has the smallest piece.

94. This Fab Four nesting doll set is a true collectors’ item.

Yes, it’s another Beatles nesting doll set. But this one depicts them early in their career. That’s different.

95. This Apple Steve Jobs nesting doll set is truly revolutionary.

Each doll has Jobs holding a different item. Smallest one has the icon.

96. These Batman nesting dolls are surely imposing.

Each one is of Batman in his batsuit and bat logo. Don’t ask. Clever.

97. This nesting doll set has all the czars.

Well, all the czars you probably know. And some that you don’t but should.

98. These modern art nesting dolls are a treat to look at.

I think they’re supposed to be in the style of Malevich. Have no idea who that is.

99. From Pixar, these Inside Out nesting dolls are a great fit.

This one has all the feelings in Riley’s head. Includes Joy, Fear, Disgust, Sadness, and Anger.

100. Finally, you can’t possibly do without a nesting doll set of nutcrackers.

Doesn’t exactly look like the one my family has. But as far as nesting doll Christmas decorations go, it will do.

The Bookbaggy World of Incredible Backpacks

Posted by historymaniacmegan on September 14, 2016

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Whether it is for school, hiking, travel, or other things, backpacks have become an essential component to carry things while keeping our hands free. As with purses, several types exist with many shapes, sizes, and colors. Of course, if you went to middle or high school in my area, you had to get a backpack that was either of clear plastic or mesh for security reasons. Don’t ask. While I can tell you all about the wonderful backpack designs out there, chances are you’ll probably be bored to death because you’ve seen them all over and over again. Instead, I’ll show you backpacks that you might find quite strange that I’ve seen on Pinterest and Google Images. Some of these might have crazy designs that you may have never seen before. Some may even feature some extra components that will make you unable to afford them. So for your reading pleasure, I give you a glimpse into the world of crazy backpacks.

Is that a hand coming from that backpack?

Okay, that’s kind of creepy. Not something that you’d want your child to carry at school. Unless you’re in the Addams family.

2. Didn’t know you can find an owl in camouflage.

Too bad that real life owls don’t come in camo patterns unlike this backpack. Oh, wait, they actually use camouflage when staking out for prey. Just not in that pattern. My mistake.

3. This GPS and Wi-Fi backpack will help you get where you need to go.

Except if you’re stuck in the middle of the woods with poor cellphone reception. This GPS system backpack won’t help you there. So you’re on your own.

4. This galaxy backpack has stars that can even glow in the dark.

It’s the kind of backpack that Neil Degrasse Tyson wished he could have when he was in school since he always admires the wonders of the universe. Too bad for him, this backpack wasn’t available at the time.

5. This backpack relies on the power of the sun.

So you can feel free to charge your electronic devices you might have in them. So you’re good to go if you can afford this.

6. If you like Tetris than this is the backpack for you.

Even has a non-computerized version of Tetris. Hope you can fit all the pieces.

7. Now that’s what I call a literal book bag.

So it’s a messenger bag. But it still counts as a backpack in many areas. Not to mention, it’s shaped like a book.

8. Keep your belongings secure in this Batman backpack or Batpack.

Sure it might seem to be a bit cartoonish. However, this was made for schoolchildren so I’ll allow it.

9. This backpack is all covered in golden jingles.

Memes on this one sometimes go “How to make everyone in school hate you.” Well, I have to agree it certainly does the trick.

10. Ever wished you had a Doritos backpack? Now you can.

Is this made from a Doritos bag or just looks like it? Either way someone is bound to like it.

11. Hope you can strum it up with this guitar backpack.

From Crooked Brains: “This guitar-shaped bag is made from premium vegetable-dyed calf leather and comes with an integrated mini speaker and outlet for you to connect your favorite MP3 player.” So I guess this is very expensive.

12. Safely carry your gadgets in this multimedia backpack.

Because you can’t possibly live without the electronics in your life. This allows you to carry them as safely and comfortably as professionals do.

13. If you’re happy and you know it clap your hands…except if you’re a T-Rex.

Because T-Rexes have very small hands which doesn’t make for great clapping. No wonder they went extinct.

14. If you want your packpack to have ornate Asian designs, this is just the one for you.

Yes, it seems like it was made straight from the Himalayas. But it’s ornate, pretty, and could carry things. And that’s all that matters.

15. Keep your belongings on the Dark Side of the Force with this Darth Vader backpack.

Yes, the Dark Side is especially strong in this woman. However, it has the potential to choke you if you fail him for the last time.

16. The Smart Versatile Arrow Backpack was built for comfort.

From Crooked Brains: “This multi purpose backpack focuses on the comfort of the wearer; it can be expanded to suit your needs and has large and wide neoprene straps for better comfort.”

17. This owl backpack is a real hoot.

Yes, this is another owl backpack. But, c’mon, it’ll make you seem quite smart even if you may not be. Like how owls are perceived in the bird world.

18. This Chewbacca backpack will make for a reliable furry friend.

Sure it won’t be able to rip off an enemy’s arm from its socket. But Star Wars fans will love it anyway.

19. This Yoda backpack makes for a wise choice.

Small it is, but size matters not. Good to have on back and recreate Luke’s training scenes from Empire Strikes back, it is.

20. Fans of the old Nintendo will enjoy this backpack that seems right out of their childhood.

From Crooked Brains: “Its boasts a roomy main compartment as well as three external zipper pockets.” Not sure if you could say the same about Super Mario Brothers.

21. This backpack is reliable and easy to see 24/7.

This was made to detect cyclists traveling through the night. So the compartments are reflective.

22. This R2-D2 will virtually save your ass from almost any dire situation.

Yet, unlike R2-D2 in the Star Wars movies, this one has no capacity to send smartass beeps whenever you complain. Yet, R2 tends to be one of the most underrated Star Wars characters ever.

23. This backpack is made from the finest solid gold to make you look rich.

It’s the kind of backpack you can see Donald Trump have with him in school. Said to be ridiculously expensive which is no surprise.

24. No one can resist this little toadstool house backpack.

Sure it seems like it was straight out of a children’s book. But I think it’s kind of adorable.

25. This little baby doll on the backpack has the bling.

Can we all agree that doll parts don’t belong on luggage? Seriously, this backpack baby is absolutely giving me nightmares.

26. With this backpack, any child can talk to their dead grandma during school.

As long as they know how to use a Ouija board. Yeah, I know it’s strange but it’s crazy. So I’ll include it.

27. Nostalgic for Windows 95? There’s a backpack for that.

However, I’m not one of those people who misses Windows 95 at all. But to each his own.

28. For a clear backpack, it helps if you decorate it in lights.

Great if you’re traveling at night or when the sun sets earlier than usual. Love the rainbow lights.

29. This cosmos backpack comes with its own stache.

I guess the stache was added as a way to be funny. Still, it kind of works but doesn’t really go with the design.

30. This backpack seems to take a good look at your spine.

Since this is the kind that contains x-ray vision. Though might lead you to experience some unwanted exposure.

31. This backpack is sure to be there for you wherever you go.

Sure the map on it may not be reliable. But at least it’s travel friendly which says something.

32. This coffin backpack might make people think you’re gravely out of your mind.

Seems like the kind of backpack you’d imagine Eddie Munster to have. I mean his dad Herman has a coffin lunch box for God’s sake.

33. Any child would love to go to school carrying this kitty backpack.

Because who’s not to love the kitty cat face on it. It’s adorable. So cute.

34. This backpack is simply perfect for a child’s first day of school.

It even has a handle so the kid could drag it if he or she has a bad back. Still, like the school bus motif. So adorable.

35. My Little Pony fans are sure to adore their very own Rainbow Dash backpack.

Not familiar with My Little Pony. But I’m sure anyone on my blog would think this is awesome. Also, it’s not just for kids.

36. Fans of Super Mario Brothers are sure to love this Mario backpack.

Just remember that any mushroom you put in there won’t make you bigger and won’t help you smash bricks. But there’s a chance that the mushrooms might be poisonous.

37. Ever imagined having a giant cockroach on your back? Now you can.

This one is from Japan. Yes, it’s freaky as hell. But apparently, the people have to find a use for the giant cockroaches killed at Fukishima., Hiroshima, and Nagasaki somehow.

38. No one will mess with you if your backpack is a spiked turtle shell.

Sure the spikes may be made from cloth and stuffing. But I’m not sure if this is even allowed in most schools.

39. Now this is the kind of backpack for a fishing trip.

If you catch no fish, you can just use the backpack to pretend that the big one didn’t get away. Well, if it didn’t have straps.

40. These bunny backpacks would surely put anyone in a hopping mood.

This is especially since they have bunny ears and come in 4 different colors. Wonder how much they cost since they seem well made.

41. There’s something bubbling about this backpack.

I’ve seen quite a few of these and wonder why the hell they exist. Some of them even light up.

42. I’m sure nobody could ever resist this panda backpack.

Contains the panda ears as well as the cute panda face. I’m positive people will adore this.

43. If you really like guac, you’ll surely like this avacado backpack.

Since guacamole is made from avacados. Yet, this doesn’t mean you should put guac in this unless it’s in a container. And even the, proceed with caution.

44. This AT-AT backpack is ready for action.

You can guess there are a lot of Star Wars backpacks out there. But this has to be among the most unusual I’ve seen so far.

45. For hard days fighting for the Rebel Alliance, this Ewok backpack comes in handy.

You know those gruesome teddy bears from Return of the Jedi who thought C-3PO was a god? I’m talking about these little guys.

46. Those who long for the old Nintendo might enjoy this old Game Boy backpack.

And once again, it features Tetris. No surprise. Still, the old Game Boys were in black and white and resembled this.

47. Speaking of Nintendo, some fans might take to this backpack of Yoshi.

Yoshi is a dinosaur or dragon character from Mario. He later had his own video game series and appears in different colors.

48. Now you can be like Boba Fett with a backpack of his jetpack.

Just watch out for sarlacc pits on Tattooine. Because you know what happened to him there.

49. I bet you weren’t expecting a rear surprise from this one.

That’s another one you wouldn’t be able to wear in school for obvious reasons. Seriously, I don’t know how someone managed to design one like this.

50. So which backpack do you wan? Spider Man or Venom?

I mean they both look the same except that they’re in different colors. Just pick one.

51. Do you want fries with this one?

Yes, this is a cheeseburger backpack. Hope you don’t carry it around where you’ll find a lot of hungry people.

52. This leopard has great shades in space.

I’ve seen a lot of these backpacks on Google Images. But this one really stands out for me.

53. Sometimes the best backpack can be the simplest ones.

For instance, this one is just a wooden box with straps. That’s all. But seems practical.

54. If people can use backpacks, why not man’s best friend?

That way next time you go hiking, you can use your dog as a pack animal. So get to work, Sparky!

55. Why spend time hanging your backpack and jacket when you can hang both at the same time?

This one has the backpack attached to the jacket. Hope it’s detachable for warm weather.

56. For a picnic, this backpack is great for carrying dishes.

Well, when it comes to small picnics, anyway. Large picnics are a whole different story.

57. This leather jacket backpack will always make you look cool.

Actually, I’m not so sure about that. But it’s unusual enough so I put it on this post.

58. For a more eco-friendly backpack, this basket pack is for you.

After all, it’s made from organic fibers in a basket weave. Not sure how it does in the elements and might feel scratchy.

59. This minion backpack will surely bring a despicable smile.

Seems like minions are very popular these days. Though the minion movie didn’t get a lot of great reviews since it lent the phrase “don’t go full minion.”

60. Look menacing with this dragon backpack.

Even has a dragon head to put on your shoulders. Nobody is going to make fun of you now.

61. How about carry your things in a plush bunny backpack?

Another one from Japan but one that seems less practical than the cockroach one. But less creepy looking. Cute.

62. Ever wish you had a large beetle on your back?

That’s disgusting, especially with the horns on the front and back. May or may not be allowed in schools. Creepy.

63. Sometimes you feel like you’re carrying the world on your back.

This globe backpack certainly speaks for itself. Still, will weigh you down a lot.

64. These plush hand hugs backpacks are full of embraces.

Because there’s nothing more heartwarming than seeing two disembodied muppet hands embracing a backpack. Wonder what happened to the muppets who had them.

65. That has to be a big tube of classic blue paint.

Okay it’s a tube of paint that doesn’t actually have paint in it. But it’s a rather clever design for artists.

66. Fly around to save Gotham City with this Batman hoodie backpack with wings.

Yes, it’s another Batman backpack. But this is in a more unusual shape than the last one. Also, there may be a Superman one, but using it tends to result in a lot of collateral damage.

67. This flaked backpack comes with its own shell.

I think you can easily open it from the bottom. Yet this one is not my cup of tea, especially since it resembles some kind of weird turtle shell.

68. Why carry a lawn chair when this backpack provides one for you?

After all, this chair just folds right out. Sure it might not be big but it’s something.

69. Fly around with these Fuzzy Flyers backpacks.

Okay these ones are for children. Come in butterfly or bat depending on gender.

Okay these ones are for children. Come in butterfly or dragon depending on gender.

70. If there’s something strange in the neighborhood, this backpack comes in handy.

It’s supposed to resemble those proton packs from Ghostbusters. You know the ones used to bust ghosts.

71. Is that a kitten coming out of this backpack?

Seems like it from this picture. But it’s just a backpack design. Saw a few of these, by the way.

72. For carrying heavy loads, this is the backpack for you.

Now that can’t be good for your back. Would it be possible if he had something else? Like a wagon?

73. This backpack looks worried for some reason.

This is from Etsy. Yet, you can’t help but wonder if its owner is late or forgot anything.

74. If you like Sheldon from the Big Bang Theory then you’ll love this backpack.

It’s similar to Sheldon’s Flash backpack with his catchphrase. Let’s just say Sheldon would be proud of it.

75. Those who enjoyed the new Star Wars movie will love this BB8 backpack.

Yes, he’s just a little robot ball. But you can’t help but love him. So cute.

76. This backpack is a great place to put your Legos.

After all, it’s shaped like a brick. Yet, at least you won’t hurt your toe when you step on it.

77. This fuzzy alien backpack is out of this world.

Well, it’s called a lost ET backpack. But this girl seems to really like her little green backpack man.

78. Prove you’re strong with this raw meat backpack.

On one hand, it’s kind of gross since raw meat is full of germs. On the other hand, it’s quite clever.

79. Play music while you hike with this silver backpack with speakers.

Great if you’re on a hike in a forest infested with black bears. Bad if you’re at a campground late at night.

80. Nobody can resist this Hello Kitty mustache backpack.

Now a Hello Kitty backpack is one thing. But one with a mustache? That’s pretty messed up.

81. For coastal adventures, you can’t do wrong with an octopus backpack.

On second thought, it’s kind of freaky looking. Yet, seems to have tentacle straps on it.

82. These backpacks seem toasty.

Come in egg and butter. Each with their own change purse. Clever.

83. This pizza slice backpack seems like it’s good enough to eat.

However, I wouldn’t say it’s edible. But it seems fun to have as well as quite cheesy.

84. Try slinging this large lizard on your shoulders.

Comes in 4 colors or so it seems. But at least this lizard seems adorable enough. Unlike the gross bug backpacks.

85. On 8 legs, this tarantula backpack is a real scream.

Also will probably give other people nightmares since spiders are a common fear. Also has furry legs.

86. For the Rebel X-Wing fighter, this is the backpack for you.

From what I can remember, the X-Wing fighter backpacks were bulkier than this. Then again, to each his own.

87. If you love Guardians of the Galaxy, then you’ll love this Rocket backpack.

Yes, he may be a foul mouthed raccoon voiced by Bradley Cooper, but he’s adorable. Still, the Rocket backpack makes sense.

88. Anyone wearing this scrotum backpack surely has balls.

Yes, there’s a backpack like this. Yes, I know it’s not suited for children but I wasn’t consulted.

89. Any kid will surely enjoy a dolphin backpack with flippers.

Comes in several different colors and is catered to children. Yet, even you can’t resist its cuteness.

90. If dolphins don’t suit you, then this shark one should satisfy.

Well, it only shows the shark head. But it looks pretty awesome and amusing if you think about it.

91. Don’t worry, Spider Man has your back.

I know this is another Spider Man backpack. But this one has Spider Man literally on your back.

92. To travel the final frontier, best have this backpack from Starfleet.

However, if you’re a member of Starfleet Security, don’t expect to use it very much. Well, at least when you’re preparing for a planet mission.

93. Be prepared for a Rebel assault with this Stormtrooper backpack.

Don’t expect it to help you with target practice though. Because stormtroopers aren’t known to be great shots in the Galactic Empire.

94. When not using this backpack, you can carry it in your pocket.

Comes in several different colors. Yet,how you fold it into one of these packs, I don’t have the slightest idea.

95. This backpack seems a bit crabby lately.

Okay, that crab seems a bit happy and is waving its pincers. Adorable.

96. These sushi backpacks seem a bit fishy to me.

Okay, sushi doesn’t always have to have raw fish in it. But their existence seems to defy all explanation. Made in Japan.

97. Ever wished you could carry a big cat head on your back?

Actually they consist of two tigers and a lion. But the head backpack part seems rather freaky in some way.

98. With this turtle shell you can travel like a ninja turtle.

Even come with Ninja Turtle masks so you can play which one. Guess this is for kids.

99. Nothing makes you remember Ghostbusters like this Stay Puft Marshmallow Man like this backpack.

He may look non threatening. But remember this is a face of a guy who tried to destroy New York City.

100. Yes, these cartoon backpacks are real.

There’s a company that makes bags like these. And yes, they may look cartoonish but they’re real.

The Handbaggy World of Sensational Purses

Posted by historymaniacmegan on September 12, 2016

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While being a woman has many disadvantages which are mainly due to the ever present ancient notion of sexism, one very important advantage of being female is that you can travel along carrying your stuff in a small fancy bag that goes around your arm and not be mercilessly teased about it. Whereas, when a man carries even a satchel in public, he’ll always be constantly made fun of by his friends for wearing a purse. As for why the notion of carrying a purse has always been a female privilege in modern day society (for guys did carry purses around during other historical periods, especially if they were rich), I can’t really be sure. But when it comes to carrying things around with them on a daily basis, the closest thing a man usually has to a purse is a wallet in his front pocket. Sure it might make make him less prone to purse snatchers, but keeping your things in wallets and pockets doesn’t really compensate for the storage space that a purse has to offer, especially in the 21st century when everyone carries smartphones that can’t fit into a man’s jean pocket. Not only that, but women have enjoyed purses that they’ve become a key fashion accessory with some being created by big name designers. Okay, maybe we do have men’s purses which is a $4 billion industry worldwide with designer brands. But really, in our modern day society, the men carrying purses stigma still remains strong, even though it results in men being more likely to lose or forget their belongings they’d need on a daily basis like their cellphones or wallets. So perhaps we need to bring back the male purse, which can lead to devastating consequences. Anyway, there are so many purse designs out there that come in shapes and sizes. Now I can go through the most stylish handbags, but I understand that many of you would be bored to tears since you’ve probably seen them in stores or catalogs. So instead, I’ll show you purses that might make you wonder how they even were designed for your reading pleasure.

This purse literally puts the “hand” in handbag.

Not sure if I’d want to be seen carrying something like that. Might lead to people thinking I’m crazy.

2. There’s nothing more stylish than carrying your belongings around in a ball of spikes.

On the bright side, it might deter purse snatchers which helps if you’re in a very bad neighborhood. However, the spikes are probably not very sharp.

3. If you’re one of those Old Testament chicks, this purse is for you.

For some reason, Noah’s Ark seems to be a popular motif in design. Might be due to the concept of having a lot of animals on a boat.

4. This beaded ladybug purse always goes great with anything spotted and red.

You have to like the beadwork on this thing which is very intricate. Probably doesn’t come cheap.

5. Remember not to send this envelope in the mail.

Yes, this is a letter envelope purse. I know it’s not the best purse design. But if there’s a will there’s a way.

6. I’m sure there’s nothing coming out from this teapot.

Because this is a teapot purse with the zipper and handle on the top. Hope the spout is well fastened.

7. Not sure how you can store your things in a couple of cherries.

At least it has a nice knuckle handle for your fingers to grasp. But the best purses should leave your hand free.

8. This Nutella purse is simply irresistible.

Wonder if there’s a demand for this. Guess there are a lot of die hard Nutella fans out there.

9. In Paris, it’s best to travel with your own Eiffel Tower purse.

Then again, given Paris’s prominence in fashion, many people might beg to differ. Still, the Eiffel Tower purse exist for those who want to know.

10. Keep your small belongings safe in this beaded Mexican skull purse.

Sure the subject may be a little disturbing but the decoration is very intricate. Love the flowers.

11. This purse really seems to have teeth to it.

Well, in this case literally. Still, it’s the kind of change purse you’d expect Morticia Addams to have with her.

12. Think panda bears are adorable? Then check out this purse.

Well, this one zips from the side and it doesn’t use the black and white panda bear colors. But you might find it at a zoo souvenir store.

13. Keep your things with you in this purse of this Coca Cola can.

Not sure if the can is recycled or not. Wouldn’t be surprised if it is. Still, comes with a nice clasp and chain.

14. This washing machine purse is great for days at the laundromat.

Yes, this is a washing machine purse with little clothes in the front. Never seen anything like that before. Not sure why anyone would buy it.

15. Keep wrappers in your purse? Well, this one is made from them.

I’ve seen quite a few of these on Pinterest. Sometimes it’s not always apparent. But I chose this one since the wrappers really stand out here.

16. This pineapple purse might put you in a tropical mood.

The bottom part is in a basket weave to somewhat resemble a pineapple. The top has the large leaves. Try carrying that around with you.

17. These pancake purses make it seem like breakfast never leaves you.

As you see, they come in two types with the butter and syrup you see on the box as well as spotted. Which to choose is up to you.

18. This hippie fan purse might make you yearn for the days of Woodstock.

Or what you’d imagine about Woodstock anyway. However, since I saw the documentary, I have to concede that Woodstock reminds me somewhat of a disaster area towards the end.

19. This X-Ray purse comes with a rather sharp spinal image.

Yes, this purse has an X-Ray image. Yes, I know it’s freaky. But there’s a purse of it so someone must’ve thought it was cool.

20. This train engine purse is handy for on the go.

Not to mention, it’ll help you get on track, too. Like the golden fixtures on this. Definitely not cheap.

21. This jeweled jellyfish purse comes with all the ribbons.

Not sure if it was called a jellyfish purse per se. But it certainly looks like one with the dome shape and the ribbons. Kind of quaint for a sea creature that kills more people than sharks.

22. With these dog purses, you can always keep your things secure.

They come in several types though only 4 are shown here. Still, wonder what people think of anyone carrying a purse like this to work.

23. You might be able to open this purse with the right combination.

To open it turn it twice clockwise to get to the first number, counter-clockwise once to get to the second, and once clockwise to get to the third. Then again, I might have the process mixed up.

24. Ever wish you can carry your things in a Chanel bottle? Now you can.

Doesn’t hurt that the bottle is transparent, especially when you’re at the airport. Then again, maybe it does since it might contain things you don’t want others to see.

25. This beaded parrot purse has a rather tropical disposition.

Not sure if I ever saw a parrot that looked like this in real life. Then again, maybe real life parrot patterns don’t matter as much in design.

26. This jeweled rose purse surely shines a brilliant red.

Yet, it’s so pretty that you might not want to risk damaging it. Love the gold on the petals.

27. Heard this candy corn purse is all the rage on Halloween.

Then again due to its sugary wax taste, candy corn is among the most contentious Halloween candies ever. So I’m probably wrong about it being chic.

28. If you have lipstick in your makeup bag, why not have a lipstick purse?

I was going to go with a chapstick purse, but I heard it has a high tendency to get lost before you’re done with it. So I’m playing it safe.

29. Heard of a Faberge egg? How about a Faberge egg purse?

This one is in an ornate bead design. However, it wasn’t made by Faberge though. But I like it anyway.

30. Those who like their curd may want to cheddar this cheese purse.

Not sure what kind of cheese that is or whether it comes in different types. But since it’s incredibly strange, I’ll put it on this post.

31. Carry your things around in a purse with a doll’s head and feet.

Definitely a purse not to bring with you to a job interview. Or work. Or a family gathering. Or any public function at all.

32. This purse has been held together by recycled pop tabs.

Well, at least the outside is held by pop tabs. Not sure if I buy into an art that depends on people’s negative health habits. Seriously, soft drinks are really bad for you.

33. This conch shell purse certainly has plenty of space.

Well, it leaves plenty of shell room unlike the other shell purses. Not sure if I’d like to carry it around with me though.

34. This Formula race car purse will come in handy in no time.

Not sure if they have one from NASCAR. Yet, at any rate, I don’t really consider car racing a real sport.

35. This wooden purse seems to have a rather interesting design.

Looks like it’s made from light wood and is not very water resistant. I mean it has holes in it. Not very practical to say the least.

36. If you want your purse to jingle, how about one with dangling fingers?

Okay, that’s a little messed up. Doesn’t help that the fingers are painted and seem a little detatched. Creepy.

37. Remember those instant Polaroid cameras? Well, there’s a purse of that.

I call these type of cameras Polaroids because that’s the company that made the best known ones. But I understand Polaroid makes normal looking cameras as well.

38. Looking at her purse, you know she’s loaded.

Didn’t know the NRA had a hand in purse design. Still, this purse seems to give me the creeps.

39. This little doll purse from Chanel can keep your things safe and sound.

Looks a bit like a Russian nesting doll to me but the faces seem like you’d put on Japanese figures. Still, I think it’s cute.

40. How about keep your things in this chicken purse down on the farm?

Technically it’s a chicken medicine bag but that’s beside the point. But I thought this was worth clucking about.

41. This car purse comes in two different coats.

And you can zip through them if you want to. Then again, it looks better in black than hot pink.

42. Hope you can rewind with this audio cassette purse.

It’s also great for stumping young children who probably don’t know what an audio cassette is. Of course, they may not know what rewind is either.

43. Carrying this basketball purse will show that you’re a hit on the court.

Well, at least it has more room than a football or baseball purse. But looks just as ridiculous.

44. This Ouija board purse is great for carrying your belongings and communicating with the dead.

Make sure you’re in a private spot when you do the latter. Still, this is pretty clever.

45. This take out purse can be quite handy when you’re on the town.

Well, at least it’s more durable than an actual Chinese take out box. But I wouldn’t consider it wise to put rice in it.

46. This C-3PO purse is at your service.

Still, I think an R2-D2 purse would make more sense since he’s usually saving everyone’s ass. C-3PO usually whines or gets broken apart.

47. You know the ice bucket with a bottle of champagne? Well, there’s a purse of that.

It’s even beaded for good measure. Not sure if I’d want to take it with me but it has a nice bucket design.

48. Anyone who loves cute critters would enjoy this squirrel purse.

Even comes with its own bushy tail near the handle. Not sure about the rest of it.

49. This purse seems to be rather zippy if you look closely.

It’s made from zippers or zipper flies as you can see close up. Expect it do jingle when you carry it.

50. This skull purse is made from fine red leather.

Maybe, but it’s not one that you’d want to carry in public. People might think you’re a bit crazy. I mean this is kind of creepy.

51. Carrying this purse with you might help you get a head.

You have to wonder what kind of people are willing to buy purses like these. Because this is just really messed up.

52. Heard of a beehive haircut? How about a beehive purse?

Even has a couple bees buzzing around it. Yet, if you try to take it, you might risk getting stung.

53. Now this is a kind of purse Schrodinger would approve.

Except that there’s not a live counterpart if you get Schrodinger’s cat paradox. But this is another crazy designed purse I don’t understand.

54. Old license plates can sometimes be reused as purses if you look at these.

Okay, maybe not. But these two could make an interesting conversation piece. Do they have one for each state?

55. Fans of Silence of the Lambs would enjoy owning this Hannibal Lecter purse.

Hannibal Lecter on a purse? Seriously, this guy is a psychopathic killer who eats his victims. Having a purse of him is very messed up.

56. If you enjoy underwater life, this purse is for you.

It’s certainly a colorful display if you ask me. Not sure if you’d want to carry it around since things might fall off it after some use.

57. This dice purse comes in 6 sides like a cube.

And the sides even come in different colors as well as patterns. Well as a far as I see it.

58. This owl purse will surely be a hoot.

Seems like there’s a lot of owl stuff. Maybe it’s because they have those big eyes and distinctive face.

59. Some may think this burger purse is good enough to eat.

However, they seem to have the toppings in the wrong way. The burger goes on the bottom while everything else is on top. The cheese is usually closest to the bun.

60. Things seem to get a bit stormy in this purse.

Well, it’s a storm cloud purse with lightning bolts dangling from it. The cloud is in beads.

61. This violin purse comes with its own convenient back strap.

So if it comes with one strap, is it considered a backpack? I'm confused on this.

So if it comes with one strap, is it considered a backpack? I’m confused on whether this qualifies as one or not.

62. This jeweled peacock purse has s full feathered display.

I think this might be an older purse design since Pinterest says it’s vintage. But I like how the peacock blue stones are encased in gold.

63. This map purse may not help you get to where you need to go, but it will keep your things in order.

Yes, this is a map design purse. Not sure what it’s of. Hell, it could be some fantasy land for all I care. But I doubt it.

64. With this purse, you can be the queen of the deck.

Or in Alice in Wonderland, the ax crazy bitch who flips out over finding out that card soldiers painted her roses. I’m talking about the Queen of Hearts.

65. No, I don’t think you should put snacks in this bag.

This is a popcorn bucket purse. More durable for cardboard but not suited for food at all.

66. Hope you know the keys off of this purse.

Well, it’s a small piano keyboard. But since it’s a purse, it may not be a great for doing scales.

67. Ever wish you can carry a purse this big?

However, I’m not sure if airports would designate it as a purse or carry on luggage. Could go either way.

68. Wonder how much you can fit in a milk carton? Now you can with this purse.

Warning: Not meant for milk storage at all. Seriously, pouring milk in it might cause serious damage. But you probably knew that.

69. This rainbow ice cream purse can’t be sweeter.

It’s even encrusted so it can sparkle. Hope it brings you endless joy that you can’t get from unicorns.

70. As if anything couldn’t be sweeter, take a look at these cupcake purses.

Like the ice cream cone, they’re also encrusted with jewels to stand out. So pretty they’re almost good enough to eat. Only not really.

71. Hope you don’t take this watering can with you to the garden.

Yes, it’s a watering can purse. No, it doesn’t hold water since it’s made from cloth. There’s a difference.

72. Those who love cats, may adore these cat face purses.

Come in 4 different expressions like sad, angry, normal, and downright evil. Then again, cat faces are hard to read.

73. Ever wish you could have a purse made from a dead animal.

Chances are you might already have one made from cow leather. But this critter purse is pure taxidermy. Creepy.

74. Those who adore flower gardens will love this flowery purse.

Sure there are only red and white flowers on there. But it does seem like a sight to behold.

75. This stove purse is perfect for any diva in the kitchen.

Even depicts a pie in the oven as well as the buttons and controls. So clever.

76. This alien purse is really out of this world.

Doesn’t hurt that it’s bright green so it’s easy to see. Still, though it’s all right to believe we’re not alone in the universe, I would flip out if anyone thinks that aliens built the pyramids or are responsible for much of human civilization. Because that’s not what the historical evidence says.

77. For a more crusty surface, go with this baguette purse.

It’s not as long as the usual baguette. But save for the straps and tag, it almost seems like the real thing.

78. These cow purses are as good as any udder.

Available in two types. So if a woman carries one like this around, could you say she’s a real bossy?

79. Looks like this purse has put on a lot of hair.

Yes, it might look nice. But I’m sure the hair could get on everything. Probably go with something more practical.

80. This brass knuckle purse should help you get a grip on things.

This one even comes in a pink handle for good measure. Still, kind of find it a bit disturbing that they have a purse with a handle that’s used as a weapon.

81. This chocolate bar purse is a sure delight for chocolate lovers everywhere.

Too bad you can’t eat what’s on the outside. But you have to ask whether it’s from Hershey or Nestle.

82. This jar purse is great for anyone in a jam.

Not sure what flavor it’s supposed to be. But it almost resembles a mason jar if it weren’t for the bright blue exterior.

83. That’s a kind of crab that I’ve never seen before.

Not sure if it’s designer but it takes awhile to see the crab. But I knew when I saw its claws and feet.

84. Don’t worry, that’s a cleaver purse, not a meat cleaver.

Doesn’t help that it’s a bloodied cleaver as if it’s been used for an ax murder. Yeah, not a good purse to have.

85. There are some who thought these corset purses would be a bust.

Not sure what I think about boob chest purses. I think I might’ve saw some at Gabe’s. And even then, I kind of thought these were freaky.

86. This assault rifle purse will surely come in with a bang.

You got to be kidding me. An assault rifle purse? Then again, not as crazy as owning an actual assault rifle.

87. This dachshund will keep your things on a leash.

I saw a few of these on Pinterest. Apparently, they might be a thing. This one is in plaid.

88. Hope these guitar purses rock your world.

One of them has Elvis on the strap. The other is just a plain old guitar purse.

89. How about carrying this egg purse around at breakfast?

Might go well with a bacon strips purse. But I’m not sure if there’s a bacon purse that exists. Probably is.

90. This eye purse can see all.

Well, at least it’s not an eyeball purse. Now that would be disgusting. But this one is quite creepy.

91. If you want a sturdy purse, a log one will surely do just fine.

Seems a bit rotted doesn’t it? Then again, the log may not be real. At least I hope it’s not.

92. Follow your bliss with this fortune cookie purse.

Opens from the outer edge, Though some people open a fortune cookie quite differently like from the center.

93. Hope this purse also proves to be a valuable shield.

Well, that’s a large ornate purse she has. Sure it’s leather, but its shield seems like it was made from metal.

94. Ever wish you could put your change in a dead rat? Now you can.

Okay, that’s really disgusting. Seriously, whoever did this one has a sick imagination. Yet, on the bright side, might deter muggers.

95. This book purse seems like it’s straight off the shelf.

Well, it kind of does see that way if it weren’t for the handle. Still, love how the books are lined with gold.

96. This coffin purse surely helps nail it in.

Seems to have a mirror on the inside. Nevertheless, unless you’re Lily Munster, I’m not sure why anyone would want it.

97. This donut purse comes with its own handcuffs.

Hmmm…donuts and handcuffs. wonder what they have in common. Oh, I get it, both are associated with police.

98. Hope this purse gets through airport security without a hitch.

Because it seems to show what’s seen in the TSA X-Ray. Then again, the agent isn’t buying it.

99. I’m sure this dynamite purse isn’t a mere ticking time bomb.

Now that’s a purse you wouldn’t be able to get pass the TSA. Because it really looks like a bomb. Wonder how anyone could explain that.

100. Even Cinderella would envy you if you carry around this coach purse.

This one has silver wheels and a silver door. Sure it seems a bit from a fairy tale, but I like it.

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