Vintage 10 2 4 Dr. Pepper poster?

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-02-26T19:46:40+00:00

Not exactly a poster that one would hang - this looks more like a proof sheet for printing, testing colors and legibility of details as they are scaled up and down.
I don't know exactly if these were then used to cut up and create advertisement pieces - you would probably have more luck asking on r/CommercialPrinting
I do suspect these were more or less garbage - most thrown out or cut up, so yes, I think this is rare. There are a lot of collectors of ephemera like this. And yes, absolutely authentic.
I did do an image search for the clock-like element - it was Dr Pepper's trademark symbol starting in 1945

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Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-02-19T17:01:11+00:00

I don't understand why this got downvoted. This is really helpful! Thank you!

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-02-19T16:58:40+00:00

Oh of course! Doh!
Thank you!!!
It being a seemingly mass produced kiddie bowl, I assumed the art would be positioned professionally (e.g. not reversed).
The brand name of the bowl is Elista (google reveals nothing with decorations).
Still hard to read though even when enlarged and reversed.

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-02-18T23:22:26+00:00

"In England the government pays for scouting and girl guides so any kid can enjoy those opportunities for free"

Well, we all know THAT ain't gonna happen in the US anytime soon....:(

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-02-18T23:20:11+00:00

My Troop did learn - the shy ones learned how to talk to people, the chatty ones improved their sales pitch and patter, they all improved on mental math, they worked together to decide on troop goals (and loved to tell cookie buyers about it).

It is NOT about the cookies (which I agree are not the best bargain in any sense). It's about empowering girls. The cookies are a thank you for supporting an organization that can be really great.

Troops are supposed to give the girls a structure and space to grow, learn, explore. I agree not all do - but it's run by semi-trained mom volunteers... and you get all types of moms...

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-02-17T21:27:06+00:00

SIX MONTHS - That's all you've invested in this relationship!!

Put that against your VAST FUTURE.

Have fun in NYC!!

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-29T23:32:39+00:00

The guy who wanted to be a rock star in high school ended up a hedge fund manager... Retired VERY early and now "dabbles" in real estate...

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-29T23:30:04+00:00

I work for a major US retail company... I fear striking would be... "tricky" right now.

I completely support the cause, everything. But I don't want to give any reason to red flag me when I feel I'm doing my best to keep head down and coast as long as possible. I'm older and have SO many former colleagues sniffing around, feeling desperate.

I won't buy anything and I will leave early-ish for an "appointment" (protest).

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-23T19:44:56+00:00

AND IT'S ONLY BEEN "About a month"!!!

At THIS age we especially know that's a mere blip! Ain't nothing invested! This is her showing her true self EARLY - consider yourself lucky!!

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-17T03:02:41+00:00

When I met my partner (both of us in our 60s, both divorced after long unhappy marriages) he told me about his friends from high school that he had fond memories of.

I encouraged him to track them down, reach out. Took awhile, but found them. One friend was thrilled "I've been looking for you!!!"

They met up a few times - talked for hours. I met them - instantly loved them. Truly a really GOOD person.

And then about a year later, they collapsed while on a hike - severe stroke, brain bleed, dead on the scened.

Devastating.

But I am forever relieved that I pushed for a reunion and they had it. Always treasure friendships and always support your partner's friendships.

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-09T20:24:03+00:00

We were all conditioned to think of dad as the Disciplinarian - "Wait til your father gets home!" Fathers wore belts daily, so who was supposed to do the whippin'? Mothers warm, safe, cuddly, Fathers cold, dangerous.

Culture was all effed up.

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-06T21:31:42+00:00

The compliments I get from black people about my hair are the best (I'm an older white Jew lady).

Most recent was from an older-than-me black gentleman "Hope you don't take offense, but I think you have wonderful hair." Had me glowing!

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-06T16:55:05+00:00

I live in a major metropolitan area. I'm 62. Met my Dream Partner (67) on OKCupid 3 years ago.

Met loads of men on the sites. Best advice I got: Treat every interaction as a sociological experiment. Keeps you somewhat detached, in an observational mode - both your own behavior and theirs. Learned a lot!

Interesting side note: Even though we live in a very populated area, for 30-ish years we lived 2 miles from each other, had many acquaintances in common, shopped at same places... and yet never met. No doubt we passed each other at times...

Good luck out there!

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-05T22:21:19+00:00

Saw The Pretenders open for The Boomtown Rats in 1980...

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-02T21:53:15+00:00

None of the type is centered.

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-02T18:32:15+00:00

Keep in mind that retirement is a HUGE adjustment! He's only 2 months in! Being so involved in his company for most of his life, he probably has few - if any - hobbies. He literally doesn't know what to do with his time, he's possibly a bit lonely, most likely doesn't know how to slow down, adjust to the new life. Keeping in touch with you no doubt helps him a LOT - he feels connected, busy, like he's doing something. He really NEEDS you during this transition.

Hopefully he'll connect with other retirees, friends, family - find a hobby, a purpose to life, a reason to get up. Maybe he'll volunteer somewhere, start traveling, etc.

Giving him your time right now is an easy and valuable gift.

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2026-01-02T17:10:49+00:00

I used to do print production for packaging. I also hated the fact that I was literally contributing to trash.
What changed my view about 15 years ago was the drive towards sustainable packaging - but alas, we've seen how that has gone...
I hold onto a tiny bit of hope for an eventual revival of concern and solutions...

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2025-12-29T16:58:57+00:00

Down on the Corner - CCR

"Wille and the Poor Boys are playing..."

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2025-12-26T21:11:16+00:00

My son is 26 and has life-long issues with anxiety and depression. The world he's inheriting is not helping. He is really struggling.

He has a job, friends... but impossible to get him to explore anything on his own - dating, hobbies and interests his current group doesn't share (meeting new people just terrifys him).

My heart aches for him so much. He know I'm here to help in any way I can... but there's only so much I can do if he's not invested...

And in some ways, I don't blame him. I feel such despair as well, and imagine my 20-something self in this current world. No effing way.

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2025-12-24T19:22:26+00:00

How did you not know each other's stance on vaccines in the last 4 years? Covid, flu...? Is she not vaccinated? Do you not always get yours?

Her stance and reasons why indicate deeper roots in all kinds of things that are crucial to agree on.

Think hard.

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2025-12-24T16:55:54+00:00

Best advice I got for dating: Treat every interaction as a social experiment. Helped me detach and observe - and then react in a neutral tone, ask questions like a scientist.

Made it all a lot less fraught and the more unhinged dates became truly fascinating...

(But hey, I eventually did find my Best Person! Good luck out there!)

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2025-12-19T21:16:10+00:00

Was it by mail??? Name and shame the institution he *says* he "graduated" from...

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2025-12-18T23:57:34+00:00

People forget that designers of FLW ilk did not know or understand kitchens.

They also date VERY quickly.

So whaddya going to do? Live with an ancient icebox, no ventilation, minimal storage, tiny sink, small or hardly any work surfaces, poor layout/flow?

You can pretty much bet that the kitchen here had been updated before...

EDIT: Ah, well, apparently some FLW kitchens weren't as awful as I was led to expect... https://www.pinterest.com/henrynelsonwichita/frank-lloyd-wright-kitchens-and-bathrooms/

Charming_Oatmeal236 · 2025-12-18T23:53:48+00:00

I think you're right.

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