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Comic book advertisements are a common feature in American comic books mainly from the 1940s onwards. As these advertisements were directed at young people, many made sensational claims,[1] and sold the products for a few dollars or less, to be sent to a post office box. Products offered included novelty items, toys, and self-improvement courses such as drawing and body building.

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Kyle

Oh boy… that Tom joke in the opening 🥺

Audrey

I bought sea monkeys at a toy store for my kids in the 2000’s, definitely knowing what they are. The kids really enjoyed them. And when the fun wore off, I could just flush them. Perfect. I didn’t know they were Nazis though. Bummer

J. Vizzle

Speaking of "prank props..." 😁 I bought a case of these on Amazon for $15. I still haven't found a use for them yet, but I thought they could be handy if the PrOuD bOyS ever show their masked faces in my city again.

Heath Enwright’s Husband

When my family of sea monkeys hatched, my mom called me downstairs to check them out. I held the little tank up to the light, marveled at the little creatures for about 30 seconds, and then I dropped the tank and committed my first genocide

Katie Stienmetz

Does anyone else remember the sea monkeys TV show? It ran after Saturday morning cartoons and only lasted for a few months in 1992, but it stuck in my memory so much that it is what I always think of as sea monkeys. And yes, they were just as horrifying in live action as you think.

J. Vizzle

I do! I thought I had imagined that show entirely, lol. I preferred the Storks cartoon though.

Mathew Ahrens

That Tom joke might be the most epic joke in the history of the podcast. I’m so mortified by it, and so glad you did it. It’s a great tribute to him.

Nate B

Marsh’s quiz answers were gold. 10/10 no notes

Lee

UM ACTUALLY hermit crabs are so named because they carry their homes (shells) around with them, and are in fact very social and should not be kept alone (I owned a bunch for several years lol)

Jennifer Bourne

I had a Microview Ocean Zoo as a kid. It was kinda cool if you liked looking at brine shrimp.

Gilmore Snout

Iirc those Charles Atlas ads are actually how Terry Crews got into exercising. He talked about it on Last Meals