Halloween at the Pharmacy in 1990!
Summary
Hosts Jay and Matt analyze a 1990 People’s Drug newspaper circular to explore nostalgic Halloween items from the era. They discuss specific products like the Sonic Control Electronic Ghost, cheap mask-and-smock costumes, Mars Candy spooky canisters, and jack-o'-lantern leaf bags. The episode also critiques the circular’s awkwardly phrased safety tips and reflects on how pharmacies served as central hubs for Halloween shopping in the late 80s and early 90s.
Topics discussed
Intro: Halloween sound effects tapes and post-hominous jokes
People's Drug pharmacy as a nostalgic Halloween destination
Reviewing the Sonic Control Electronic Ghost toy
Critiquing 1990 smock costumes: Flintstones, Ninja Turtles, and more
Halloween candy pails and blow-molded monster containers
Analyzing the absurd safety tips in the pharmacy circular
Pumpkin leaf bags and the nostalgia of raking leaves
Discussing the 1986 horror movie 'Troll' available on VHS
Deep dive into 1990 Pringles flavors and the hyperbolic paraboloid shape
Outro: Final picks, bonus show promo, and spooky sign-off
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