Some Vintage Ads from Australia
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When I was a kid in the 50's I was glued to television in the hopes of seeing a mixer or a washing machine. Just seeing them was a thrill but money shots were visually orgasmic. Thank you for a moment's respite filled with pleasurable tunes and machines.
When I was a kid in the 50's I was glued to television in the hopes of seeing a mixer or a washing machine. Just seeing them was a thrill but money shots were visually orgasmic. Thank you for a moment's respite filled with pleasurable tunes and machines.
Ads!
Thanks for the real Gread Ads. I like the Mallys Whirlpool the best.
Peter
Thanks for the real Gread Ads. I like the Mallys Whirlpool the best.
Peter
Very good!-tell me--what is a "Wog"? inquiring minds want to know-I don't think I want one in my washer!
Very good!-tell me--what is a "Wog"?
I was being a little tongue-in-cheek and playing with words. The Galamatic Delux washer ad features a 'golliwog' (the little black fella dancing around in the washer), in case you missed him.
On its own 'golly' is used as an exclamation of mild surprise and 'wog' is usually in reference to someone who is not anglo but of darker (Mediterranean) complexion. The closest in US slang would be a 'guido'. 'Wog' can also refer to the flu. So, if you say to an Australian that you've caught a 'wog', to us that means you've got a cold or flu.
I was being a little tongue-in-cheek and playing with words. The Galamatic Delux washer ad features a 'golliwog' (the little black fella dancing around in the washer), in case you missed him.
On its own 'golly' is used as an exclamation of mild surprise and 'wog' is usually in reference to someone who is not anglo but of darker (Mediterranean) complexion. The closest in US slang would be a 'guido'. 'Wog' can also refer to the flu. So, if you say to an Australian that you've caught a 'wog', to us that means you've got a cold or flu.
Hi Tolivac,
I have one of the 1092 model Whirlpool pushbutton machines, its great to see the ad in such good quality.
A Gollywogg is what you'd call the Black and white teddy bear in the washing machine.
I've put a link to the article as to what a Wog is. Traditionally in Australia it was used to describe a bug, or being sick, IE I've got that wog thats been going around. These days, its either derogatory or affectionately used to describe a Mediterranean person, it just all depends on the situation and context.
Its amazing how we all speak the same language, but the subtle differences.
Cheers
Nathan
en.wikipedia.org
I have one of the 1092 model Whirlpool pushbutton machines, its great to see the ad in such good quality.
A Gollywogg is what you'd call the Black and white teddy bear in the washing machine.
I've put a link to the article as to what a Wog is. Traditionally in Australia it was used to describe a bug, or being sick, IE I've got that wog thats been going around. These days, its either derogatory or affectionately used to describe a Mediterranean person, it just all depends on the situation and context.
Its amazing how we all speak the same language, but the subtle differences.
Cheers
Nathan
Wog - Wikipedia
thanks-now I know-yes I saw the little charactor dancing around and in the washer-now I have the connection.And--I got my "Wog"shot--Flu shot?I like that pushbutton WP washer-very cool.As I have pointed out on this site-older machines such as that are as rare as hens teeth in my area-since there are no basements or simalar storage for old machines-the old one gets hauled away-and often to the dump.so you don't see classic older machines such as that pushbutton WP or KN.At best you might find one as a corroded hulk of metal in a barn.the humidity and swampiness here kills machines.I get the impression Australia is quite dry-so machines would survive better there.I just keep looking at the swap shops here and leave them with my phone# in case they run into any classic older machines-washers,vacuum cleaners,and such.
No basements in Oz either and we call them flu shots
Old stuff gets put out for curbside collection mostly. Some stuff ends up in sheds, back rooms and garages, but it's very rare.
The climate in Australia is variable. If you live close to the sea there is the added problem with salt corrosion and the height of summer brings elevated humidity and monsoonal conditions to many parts of the country.
If you went to a GP over here and asked for a wog-shot, you'd probably get strange looks. I don't think that they would make the connection and probably regard you as weird. To say that you've caught a wog is interpreted very differently to 'can I have a wog shot'. That may actually be construed as a request for racially motivated violence.
Old stuff gets put out for curbside collection mostly. Some stuff ends up in sheds, back rooms and garages, but it's very rare.
The climate in Australia is variable. If you live close to the sea there is the added problem with salt corrosion and the height of summer brings elevated humidity and monsoonal conditions to many parts of the country.
If you went to a GP over here and asked for a wog-shot, you'd probably get strange looks. I don't think that they would make the connection and probably regard you as weird. To say that you've caught a wog is interpreted very differently to 'can I have a wog shot'. That may actually be construed as a request for racially motivated violence.
mickeyd
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Wringers, Spinners, and automatics--what a feast!
Took me black to childhood too, watching morning TV and hoping for a washer. This is great fun.
How I envy that little boy, growing up in a kitchen with a conventional washer.
Thanks, Olav
Took me black to childhood too, watching morning TV and hoping for a washer. This is great fun.
How I envy that little boy, growing up in a kitchen with a conventional washer.
Thanks, Olav
Healing-Thormatic?
I've never heard of the Healing-Thormatic washer in Post #7 (and the Super Searchalator) doesn't have any knowledge of it, either). Was this a version of an American Thor design? Does anyone know?
I've never heard of the Healing-Thormatic washer in Post #7 (and the Super Searchalator) doesn't have any knowledge of it, either). Was this a version of an American Thor design? Does anyone know?
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