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Miss Norma’s Diary – February 18, 1962 – “Mike yelled out “Baby” and he gave us the finger and they drove off.”

Sunday

“Today Barbara and I were going down the street and we saw Ralph in his car, he was about to drive away but when he saw us, he waited and when we got up there we had to walk in in back of his car. Man….was I jazzed. Then we saw Charlie drive by, he had a girl with him but she wasn’t sitting next to him. She had a little kid sitting on her lap. Then later, we saw Charlie drive by with A.T. Then we were going up the street and Ralph and Barry and Mike drove up and stopped. Barry said, “What are you doing, where you going” Then he said, “want a ride’. We said no. Mike yelled out “Baby” and he gave us the finger and they drove off.

Then a few minutes later, they drove by again and they had a girl with them. She was up front with Ralph but she was sitting by the door. Barbara and I were mad. But we were sure glad that girl wasn’t sitting by Ralph or in between Barry and Ralph. Barry was in the back seat. Then they drove by once more ad they were messing off. At night, Barbara and I went down to her house cause she had to get some clothes to wear tomorrow and I wanted to see if Barry and Ralph would come over to Mike’s. About 8:00 o’clock I was looking out of the window and I saw Ralph’s car coming and it stopped at Mike’s house. I yelled to Barbara, “There’s Ralph” and I was trying to get over to the door to get out to see Ralph but Barbara was so excited she wouldn’t move so I couldn’t get to the door. Anyway, Mike jumped out of Ralph’s car and Ralph drove off real fast. We were both shook.

This after noon we were at Barbara’s house and we played records. We had the record player turned up real loud and we were dancing and we had the front door open. Joy came over but we didn’t answer the door. We sure did have a blast today. We walked home from Barbara’s house. We walked by Barry’s but didn’t see anybody. We also saw Bennie and Asa. Wally and Ray drove by and peeped the horn. I saw Bruce and Don today.”

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Miss Norma’s Diary – February 17, 1962 – “Every time we walked by Mike he would say, ‘Baby'”

Saturday

“Today Barb and I were in the record store and Ralph came in. Then we were going down the street and Charlie drove by. He looked at us. Then later Barbara and I had the car and we were driving all around. We saw Ralph’s car parked on Loring Street but we don’t know which house is his. At night, Barbara and I went to the show. Mike was there and so was Charlie and A.T. Every time we walked by Mike he would say, “Baby” Charlie kept looking at us and we looked at him too.”

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37 Vintage Pin Up Tool Girls – 80s & 90s – Makita – Skil – Chapin – Hitachi

Well, we haven’t seen these posters in a while! These, in particular, are the remains of a “man cave” that were evidently taken down when the wife decided that enough was enough! Reluctantly, he let them all go for one price at a yard sale! That was how I got my hands on a ton of posters that will probably never be seen again. I’ve searched the internet and found only a few of these hot babes (who apparently enjoyed being in a bikini while operating their industrial strength power tools and equipment…) which makes this the largest collection that you will find, in one place, online.

Even so, there’s no real preservation going on with these posters as they were all well worn with holes due to being placed and replaced on the walls of one man’s garage over the course of 30 years. So, the best that I could do was photograph them and preserve them here on PrintFromVintage.com.

Vintage Tool Girl Calendars From the 80s & 90s

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Many of these posters were double sided and one of them even has a signature from the Tool Girl featured on the white bikini poster. Apparently, these women were chosen to be the official (sexy) representatives (models) for these companies and were often present at trade shows, signing their posters for the men who used these tools. Obviously, these women were far from inclined to use any of these tools themselves and when you take a look at some of these posters, you will see how ridiculous they look posing with some of them. Also, there’s nothing about these posters which indicates the quality of the tool but for whatever reason, that did not matter. These days, people are less likely to be swayed into purchasing these tools based on these posters alone but don’t forget that they doubled as calendars so that they served a purpose on the walls of any man’s garage or shop for an entire year! Now, let’s start with some of these posters from the 80s:

1986 Calendar Poster Pin Up Tool Girl – Makita

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We all recognize this decade from the hair alone but when combined with the high cut bathing suit, it’s a classic 80s girl look!

1987 Makita Power Tool Girl:

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That’s a big drill for such a little lady!

Early 80s Rainbow Bathing Suit:

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No date on this poster but when combined with the rest, my guess is early 80s and that’s because of the 70s vibe that it still has.

1993 Page Langton – Makita Power Tool Girl:

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She was a model and fitness queen who obviously got this gig as a Makita girl!

1992 Makita Power Tool Girl – It’s All The Power You Need!

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She wears this drill on her imaginary holster.

Makita 1987 Power Tool Girl:

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They must have had some training on how to hold these power tools.

1989 Miss Makita Eastern Region – Donna Stokes:

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That looks like a pretty uncomfortable seat but she does look pretty in pink!

Makita Generator 1991:

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This would be the place in which a generator would come in handy.

1982 Calendar Girl:

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A beautiful setting for a beautiful lady!

The Prettiest Power Tool Girl – 1992:

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Out of all the hotties in these posters, this lady is the prettiest and it’s not just based on how she’s holding the drill. . .

1989 Makita Power Tool Calendar Poster:

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A lot of these posters show plenty wear from being pinned up and relocated several times.

1989 Makita Power Tool Poster Calendar:

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She’s climbing this short ladder to success as a power tool girl!

1990 Signed Poster – Makita Power Tool Girl Sophia:

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Her last name was ripped off the bottom of this poster. She signed it: Sophia

1984 Power Tool Girl:

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Her ability to model and prepare to power screw at the same time is amazing!

1989 Power Tool Girl With Rainbow Bikini:

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She’s sanding down this vintage, blue chair to paint it pink!

1982 Power Tool Girl Suzy Q. with Fringe Bathing Suit:

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She looks more like Pocahontas and apparently, she doesn’t even need a power tool to be the poster girl for Makita Power Tools!

1981 Power Tool Pin Up Girl:

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Another pretty lady holding a big drill!

1993 Page Langton with a Makita Generator:

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This woman did a lot of modeling for this company!

1991 Power Drill Makita Pin Up Girl:

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Barefoot and ready to drill out massive rocks that stand in her way!

1986 Power Tool Girl:

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She looks cute in yellow and the yellow butterfly in her hair is a nice touch.

Makita – It’s All The Power You Need:

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Cordless would be the way to go when you’re working in your hot pink bikini trimmed with yellow. No date on this poster but I’m willing to bet that it’s from the 80s.

1985 Hard Hat Power Tool Girl:

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We can hardly believe that she’s standing standing on iron in high heels. No Ironworker is capable of doing this!

1993 Page Langton:

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Just another sexy day around the home, fixing up whatever needs to be done! No time to button the shirt. . .there’s lots of stapling and drilling to do!

Not a tool poster – But a Dust Poster:

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This California Car Duster Company spared no expense when it was time to advertise for their product.

Chapin Sprayer Pin Up Poster:

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The waterfall and yellow bikini are essential selling tools for this product.

Chapin Sprayer with black bikini:

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This is a big job and all it takes is this little sprayer to do it.

1984 Calendar Skil Sand Grinder Pin Up Girl:

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It’s clear that she is getting down to business.

Skil Calander Girl 1989:

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Just fixing up some things before going on a night out!

1989 Skil Calendar Poster:

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Going to work now!

1987 Skil Poster Calendar Pin Up Girl with Overalls:

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“Oops! Did I forget to put a shirt on under my overalls?” Don’t worry about it pretty little lady, just keep working hard!

1987 Skil Calendar Poster Pin Up Girl in Plaid Shirt:

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She loves to sand the floor!

The Boss – Hitachi:

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This would have been my bathing suit of choice in those days. . . very sporty!

Red Hot Bikini Girl – 1986 Skil Calendar Poster:

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Even after all of these years, this picture is still very appealing.

1991 Skil Professional Power Tools Poster:

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The 90s are starting to be a letdown. . .

1988 Skil Calendar Poster Pin Up Girl:

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The perfect outfit for the job. . . Love the jean skirt!

1991 Skil Professional Power Tools Poster Girl:

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Oh my! There’s just too much here that needs to stay in the past! Not a fan of the jeans in this photo. I also don’t like the hair or the face on this woman! Even the jacket is pretty bad except for some side boob. . .

1988 Power Tool Break Time – Pin Up Girl:

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The World’s First Meme Was Created In 1921!

We call it a meme but of course there was no such thing back then. Just check out the use of the word “flashlight” to signify a photograph in this comic from 1921!

A “flashlight” means a photo:

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Therefore, when we use the word “meme” today, we are talking about a phrase that was first coined by a fellow named Richard Dawkins in his 1976 book ‘The Selfish Gene’ in which he stated that a memes were “ideas that spread from brain to brain.” However, during these modern times, the Oxford English Dictionary defines memes as images, videos or text that are passed among internet users with apparent variations.

This meme was first published in Judge magazine in July 1921

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Therefore, a single image cannot be a meme. Only one that is copied and spread (or shared) with variations to the original image. In that way, they become a part of a creative collective that others get to enjoy either by relating to the meme or else, re-creating it with different variations. For example:

One internet user took the original meme above and substituted these words:

Therefore, one of these old comics, alone, is not a meme but when more than one is being printed in this same style, over and over again, it starts to take on the characterizes of a meme (in its earliest form) by using two panels and captions to create a contrast between expectation and reality. Here’s another example of a meme that came out in the early 1920’s in the Wisconsin Octopus:

Arranging A Date Meme:

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As you can see, the set-up is the same. A two panel contrast between expectation and reality is made with words to describe each panel. In this way, we can see that the creators of these comics were way ahead of their time!

18 Old Photos That Tell Us How Weird Life Used To Be!

As time passes, we begin to realize that our past is providing more evidence of our growth and that is absolutely true when it comes to these old photos. In fact, we are looking into a world that is radically different than our own and yet, not so much! Even so, these photos over the past century will have you in awe of all that we have been through and how far we have come. Take a look:

1. In 1933, officials needed proof that London’s double dutch busses weren’t a tipping hazard.

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Clearly, the world is convinced that this bus is not a tipping hazard.

2. Before 1913, two children were mailed by rail and postman and that’s why the parcel post was introduced in order to outlaw this.

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I guess these children needed to be somewhere else.

3. A mocking photo in 1919 about alcohol and prohibition.

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Look at those faces!

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Miss Norma’s Diary – February 16, 1962 – “he said, ‘Why don’t you go and sit up there with Mike?'”

Friday

“Today I didn’t go to school at night. I went to the show with Barbara. Barbara and I went driving today. Mike, Barry, that fat guy, A.T., and a lot of other people were there. A.T. Kept looking at us. Barry didn’t pay attention to us until the last of the show. When we were going up the isle Mike called either Barbara or I a slut. But I’m pretty sure he said it to her. So is she. Barry came down and sat behind me, he kept kicking my chair, so I moved. Then he came up there and he said, ‘Why don’t you go and sit up there with Mike?’ I guess he was talking to me”. I don’t know. Barry is getting worse instead of better and pretty soon I don’t think I will care what the hell he does. I wish he wouldn’t go around with Mike. I called Barry a f**cker tonight because he said something to me. I think he called me a pig. I want to go to the show tomorrow night. Maybe Mike won’t be there. But maybe Barry won’t be either. But Ralph might be.”

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Miss Norma’s Diary – February 15, 1962 – “I want to get a nose job and I want to go to Modeling School”

Thursday

“Today I didn’t go to school I finished ‘Town Without Pity’. It sure was good. At night I stayed home and watched television. I sure wish I could get a job or something to get some money, cause I want to get a nose job and I want to go to Modeling School. But I sure would have to have a lot of money.”

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Miss Norma’s Diary – February 14, 1962 – “She got her driver’s license today”

Wednesday

“Today I didn’t go to school. I took a bath this morning. At night Barbara came over. She got her driver’s license today. She said last night when she was driving that this car drove by her and peeped. And the she said she saw that it was Ralph and Barry. At night I watched television and Barb and I talked about Ralph and Barry.”

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Miss Norma’s Diary – February 13, 1962 – “Barry was out there flipping coins”

Tuesday

“Today I went to school. After school we went down the street cause she didn’t go to get her (?). We didn’t see anybody we knew. When we were going home we went by Barry’s house. We didn’t see anybody there. So, I decided to go on to Barbara’s house. A few houses down from Barry’s, Barry was out there flipping coins. I don’t know if he saw us or not. I think he did but he didn’t pay any attention to us if he did. Barb said, ‘Maybe Barry doesn’t live where we thought he does.’ At night I stayed home and watched television.”

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Miss Norma’s Diary – February 12, 1962 – “Barry kept looking at us. He was so cute. I really got jazzed.”

Monday

“Today there was no school Barbara and I wet down the street about 3:00 o’clock. Paul and David followed us everywhere we went even in the store. Barb and I were getting dam mad and we (didn’t) see Barry or Charlie or Ralph or anybody. When it was about time to go home I saw Barry, he and Ralph and someone else drove by. Barry kept looking at us. He was so cute. I really got jazzed. Then we went home. At night I went down to Barbara’s house. Then I watched television.”

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