Hats & Gloves, 1962

These fine folks look like they are all related except for the breakout star of this portrait, Beavis and Butthead’s grandma, down on the left. It must be June. Junior has graduated. His gown and tasseled cap go almost unnoticed next the other fashion statements in this front yard family photo. Conservative high-necked dresses, cut in solids, prints and polka dots are generously accessorized with earrings, pearls and brooches. Obligatory hats and gloves complete the ever-so-civilized look. Proper ladies do not leave the house without them.
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The Losanjealous Benevolent Society gathers a weekly list of strange happenings and fun events in LA–the more ridiculous, the better. Visit our events calendar for the full list. And if you’re organizing or know of an event you think belongs on the list, send us info at tips@losanjealous.com.

FRIDAY

Caia Koopman and Dennis Larkins @ La Luz de Jesus
New works. Opening Reception: Friday, February 2, 2006 8:00 – 11:00pm. Through Sun 2/25.

SATURDAY

1986 Allamacani Jr. High Dance Re-enactment
Most of you probably have a lot that you would have changed about your last 8th grade dance. Here’s your chance. Festivities include the Arturo Arrevalo International Dance contest, a Hot Lips contest, a Zima Bong, Boones Farm bottle service, a 7 minutes in Heaven room, slow dancin’ without a buffer zone and lots of cheesy pick-up lines.

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Thomas Guide Map Coordinates: Page 561, Grid 4H
Crane from Construction Fell Down Blocking Trffc Lanes 1:01 PM
Message/Item Delivered LA Fire Department Op#85 1:02 PM
Per Reporting Party, Crane Fell on Top of Vehicles 1:03 PM
Sigalert Issued on Blue and Bb Updated 1:19 PM
CHP Unit Enroute 4:22 PM
Media Camera Coverage Shows 405 Still Shutdown Completely*secondly, on Scene Caltrans
Says 405 Roadway Still Shutdown*please Advise
CHP Unit on Scene 4:35 PM
Per S3 Contact S4 and Have Him Tell the Caltrans Liason We Need the North 405 Main Portion Open It Has not Been Done Yet and Traffic is Still at a Stand Still-Message/Item Delivered 56-S4 Copies and Has Notified Caltrans Liason,,, Addl 102 and 404 Are Over at Mulholland and Still in the Process of Trying to Get Traffic Open

Above: Commuters enjoy Santa Monica Blvd after having determined some hours ago Friday’s homeward drive to be “holy fucked beyond all rational belief”

February 2, 2007 – Tourists on the Hollywood Walk of Fame got a shock when one of their favorite “Star Wars” characters was arrested by police on Thursday.

The LAPD says a person dressed as Chewbacca was arrested for headbutting . . .

The LAPD further warned costumed characters it would be cracking down on aggressive behavior, including “headbutts and shit like that”.

Source: ABC7

NEW YORK (Losanjealous) :::: Seminal Los Angeles turntablist/producer/ noteworthy Losanjealous commenter EGYPTIAN LOVER will be playing at Studio B in Greenpoint this evening (touted as his FIRST EVER NYC APPEARANCE). The Lover will also be making an in-store appearance at Turntable Lab in Manhattan tomorrow (Feb 3). Egyptians, lovers and all readers who happen to find themselves at points east in general, take note and plan accordingly. Full details…

 

 

 

 

 

 

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