My interest in pop culture nostalgia knows no bounds, so I always get a kick out of reading comics from the '70s and '80s and seeing the advertisements contained therein. You'll find the ads for Warlord action figures, Vampire role playing games, Clark bars, opportunties to sell Grit or seeds to your family, friends, and neighbors in exchange for money and prizes, Bonkers candy, Hostess ads featuring mind-numbingly dull one-page "adventures" with various super heroes, and many chances to become a locksmith, build muscles the easy way, or start your own upholstery cleaning business. But the best are the pages with a lot of small ads assembled together. That's where you can find things like this:
Yes, that's right, it's a brass knuckle belt buckle. For when you want to hold your pants up and cause serious damage to an opponent, just not at the same time. And notice the disclaimer: "Novelty purposes only - not intended for other uses." Riiiight. And it's a GREAT GIFT!
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