Mar 23, 2011: Freebasing ad circa 1979

Undertoad · 03-23-2011, 02:48 PM

Noticed via Reddit, this vintage ad which seems unusual in even these days, but might have saved Richard Pryor from catching his head on fire. It's weird to imagine there was a time when smoking cocaine practically became an upper-class cultural thing, but I guess that year was about 1979.

Trilby · 03-23-2011, 03:50 PM

Ridin' that train
High on cocaine...

Gravdigr · 03-23-2011, 04:04 PM

"You better look out Sally!"

wolf · 03-23-2011, 07:41 PM

Man, I remember all kinds of adds like that in High Times.

lupin..the..3rd · 03-23-2011, 11:39 PM

I google mapped that address, corner of 20th and S street. I used to live just a few blocks from there, when I lived in DC. Funny stuff!

Happy Monkey · 03-24-2011, 08:33 AM

It's less than 3 miles from my place.

Rhianne · 03-24-2011, 03:21 PM

...better watch your speed.

bluecuracao · 03-24-2011, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lupin..the..3rd

I google mapped that address, corner of 20th and S street. I used to live just a few blocks from there, when I lived in DC. Funny stuff!

I googled too, because I couldn't picture exactly where it was. Turns out it was right around the corner from where I used to live on R Street!

It's a place of historical significance--Earthworks was DC's first openly gay non-bar business, and still exists under a different name and location:

http://www.rainbowhistory.org/1724.htm

Diaphone Jim · 03-29-2011, 12:01 PM

Remember iin the old days of records with grooves how sometimes the needle would jump back and repeat a phrase endlessly?
I used to look forward to opening IOTD every morning with certainty of novelty, now that is only a hope.
Perhaps if someone would post a tutorial as to how to submit an image, more than just the few will.

Sundae · 03-29-2011, 03:32 PM

Well in the old days it was only UT posting IoTD.
In the recent old days it was mostly Bruce.
Now there are a variety of posters, but as it turns out, it's pretty much a part time job.
So if you want better variety, don't be nostalgic, post yourself.

I can't give you a tutorial, but if you PM a mod - or UT - they'll break it down for you.
Basically check it's not an exclusive image, or get permission. Check it's not already been posted here. Adhere to the standard date format. Don't be NSFW or too controversial.

Be good to see what you have DJ.
I always admire IoTD posters, because by the time I see anything it's likely a 2 year old meme

03-23-2011, 02:48 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Mar 23, 2011: Freebasing ad circa 1979 Noticed via Reddit, this vintage ad which seems unusual in even these days, but might have saved Richard Pryor from catching his head on fire. It's weird to imagine there was a time when smoking cocaine practically became an upper-class cultural thing, but I guess that year was about 1979.

03-23-2011, 03:50 PM	#2
Trilby Slattern of the Swail Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 15,654	Ridin' that train High on cocaine... __________________ In Barrie's play and novel, the roles of fairies are brief: they are allies to the Lost Boys, the source of fairy dust and ...They are portrayed as dangerous, whimsical and extremely clever but quite hedonistic. "Shall I give you a kiss?" Peter asked and, jerking an acorn button off his coat, solemnly presented it to her. —James Barrie Wimminfolk they be tricksy. - ZenGum

03-23-2011, 04:04 PM	#3
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	"You better look out Sally!" __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

03-23-2011, 07:41 PM	#4
wolf lobber of scimitars Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Phila Burbs Posts: 20,774	Man, I remember all kinds of adds like that in High Times. __________________ wolf eht htiw og "Conspiracies are the norm, not the exception." --G. Edward Griffin The Creature from Jekyll Island High Priestess of the Church of the Whale Penis

03-24-2011, 08:33 AM	#6
Happy Monkey I think this line's mostly filler. Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: DC Posts: 13,575	It's less than 3 miles from my place. __________________ _________________ \|...............\| We live in the nick of times. \| Len 17, Wid 3 \| \|_______________\| [pics]

03-23-2011, 11:39 PM	#5
lupin..the..3rd Belt Conveyor Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Meijersville Posts: 68	I google mapped that address, corner of 20th and S street. I used to live just a few blocks from there, when I lived in DC. Funny stuff!

03-24-2011, 03:21 PM	#7
Rhianne Nearly done. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Teetering on the edge. Posts: 1,134	...better watch your speed.

03-29-2011, 12:01 PM	#9
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Remember iin the old days of records with grooves how sometimes the needle would jump back and repeat a phrase endlessly? I used to look forward to opening IOTD every morning with certainty of novelty, now that is only a hope. Perhaps if someone would post a tutorial as to how to submit an image, more than just the few will.

03-29-2011, 03:32 PM	#10
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	Well in the old days it was only UT posting IoTD. In the recent old days it was mostly Bruce. Now there are a variety of posters, but as it turns out, it's pretty much a part time job. So if you want better variety, don't be nostalgic, post yourself. I can't give you a tutorial, but if you PM a mod - or UT - they'll break it down for you. Basically check it's not an exclusive image, or get permission. Check it's not already been posted here. Adhere to the standard date format. Don't be NSFW or too controversial. Be good to see what you have DJ. I always admire IoTD posters, because by the time I see anything it's likely a 2 year old meme

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