Wild Postcards

My friend Palak in India took a recent trip to Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry), spotted this card, and apparently thought of me. When did I become a dirty old man? In any case, after celebrating my alleged lechery (or possibly making fun of it, I’m not sure), she finds time to lament the current state of Bollywood films:

…and send along some cool stamps, too. But she does have a point about the motion picture arts in India. I’ll let you be the judge.

My friend Palak in India took a recent trip to Puducherry (formerly Pondicherry), spotted this card, and apparently thought of me. When did I become a dirty old man? In any case, after celebrating my alleged lechery (or possibly making fun of it, I’m not sure), she finds time to lament the current state of [...]

Lyan was very excited to have been able to visit the birthplace (now a museum) of P. Ramlee (1929-1973), an actor, director, and singer/songwriter, and an entertainment icon in Malaysia. I can’t help but notice that she selected this very dashing, shirtless portrait of Ramlee, when there were no doubt other options — say, Ramlee (seen with his guitar) in one of his comedic roles:

The stamps denote the “1Malaysia” initiative. Malaysia is a very diverse culture, comprised of native Malay and other indigenous peoples, as well as ethnic Tamils and other Indians, Chinese, Vietnamese, and many more groups. 1Malaysia recognizes this diversity, but encourages unity by celebrating the unique Malaysian culture.

Lyan was very excited to have been able to visit the birthplace (now a museum) of P. Ramlee (1929-1973), an actor, director, and singer/songwriter, and an entertainment icon in Malaysia. I can’t help but notice that she selected this very dashing, shirtless portrait of Ramlee, when there were no doubt other options — say, Ramlee [...]

This card from Dustin in Albuquerque is pretty much self-explanatory; the odd thing is that this card was intended for use in the People’s Republic of China.  Being a fan of Mariah Carey, Dustin was lucky enough to receive this from another Postcrosser.  I hope he didn’t send me his only copy!  Looks like the Chinese have indeed embraced the free market; the card was manufactured by Oriental City Publishing Group Limited.

This card from Dustin in Albuquerque is pretty much self-explanatory; the odd thing is that this card was intended for use in the People’s Republic of China.  Being a fan of Mariah Carey, Dustin was lucky enough to receive this from another Postcrosser.  I hope he didn’t send me his only copy!  Looks like the [...]

Nancy Archer’s a rich gal with a cheating husband who flaunts his affair all over town.  Naturally, she gets irradiated by a spaceman, and exacts her revenge.  Hey, back in 1958, when Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman was released, radiation was all the rage, if you’ll pardon the pun.  Nancy’s wardrobe is also much improved.  What did they make her clothes out of, anyway?  And, for that matter, why?

Nancy doesn’t need that philanderer, anyway.  I plan to introduce her to Glenn Manning: (more…)

Nancy Archer’s a rich gal with a cheating husband who flaunts his affair all over town.  Naturally, she gets irradiated by a spaceman, and exacts her revenge.  Hey, back in 1958, when Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman was released, radiation was all the rage, if you’ll pardon the pun.  Nancy’s wardrobe is also much [...]