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Newgarden's beautiful catalog of the cheap trick makes straight-faced art of bad taste—fake vomit, snake-springing nut cans, the whoopie cushion, and all things demented. "Before there were Jeff Koons and Howard Stern, Mel Brooks and John Waters, Garbage Pail Kids and Ren and Stimpy, there were millions of novelty creations filling a visceral and inexhaustible need," he writes. "Vulgar, sadistic, stupid, odd, amusing, outlandish, brilliant, execrable, infantile, morbid, and exquisite, these artifacts represent the long-forgotten stock in the sub-basement of our culture." Newgarden would know—he created the parent-revolting Garbage Pail Kids. The items are lovingly documented with Schmelling's color photos. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR
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Nancy Smith
reviewed Cheap Laffs: The Art of the Novelty Item on July 07, 2011
Cheap Laffs
I found this little gem in a remainder catalog for $2.98...what a bargain! I would highly recommend this title to anyone with a burning desire to learn the origins of the joy buzzer.
Whoopee cushions, fake vomit, the dribble glass, plastic swiss cheese, itching powder --- they're all here, in glorious living color, each accompanied by a detailed description.
If you were ever tempted to order X-Ray specs from the back of a comic book, this one is for you!
I particularly enjoyed the "Life of the Party" gift set - at least a dozen gags collected together in one snazzy box, all for your entertaining convenience. Guarantees that folks will remember you even if you can't find a lampshade for your head!
One caution, however - don't read this book while eating, as the fake doggie doo photo may inspire some non-fake vomit.
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