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DeathStarVet t1_j7gd53e wrote

Keep your eyes open. You'll find them everywhere.

I live in Canton and have at least 3 on display. I've hidden them all over the place in/outside my house so I've kind of lost track.

Part of the reason is what u/Ghoghogol linked (the movie), but part is also the chintzy 1950s "Hon" aesthetic in general which was super prevalent in Baltimore for a long time. It's been kind of dying out, with the exception of Honfest. I think Denise Whiting (blech) had that whole thing on life-support for a while.

We're goofy here in Baltimore. And we think it's cool.

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Wait until you start seeing Camark Cats everywhere, too.

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gizmojito t1_j7gpknx wrote

I love the Camark cats. There’s a house at Chestnut and 33rd St that has the most amazing collection.

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bookoocash t1_j7h9f7a wrote

There are definitely plenty of us keeping the tacky kitsch alive around here without the blatant profiteering and merchandizing that Whiting is all about.

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