Bug-a-Boo was a term first used in 1598. It was originally, I guess, an imaginary something which causes great fear. A ghost, poltergeist, bogeyman…a spirit. Most famously, it was the pre-Beyonce song by her group Destiny's Child in 1999. She was great then too. Incredible great, actually. Already a Star, but not yet Stratospheric. She would be. I believe, actually, that Beyonce is today the most famous woman in the world.
Forbes puts her just below that creep Meg Whitman (who helped invent eBay then helped ruin it) on their list of "Most Powerful Women" for some absurd, scary reason which makes no sense, but it isn't a fame list. Ask someone in the rest of the world who Meg Whitman is, and then ask them who Beyonce Knowles Jay-Zee is. I guarantee you will get A. puzzled looks. B. EVERY SINGLE HAND raised. For some ill-informed reason, the New York Times, "paper of record" once said Meg Whitman had a good chance of one day being the first woman president. Shudder. At least THAT notion has evaporated, along with her reputation, if not her billions. I'll wait for the Times retraction. Beyonce, on the other hand, had earned her billions. Here she is, below, her destiny awaiting her in 1999.
I found the lyrics to Bugaboo on one of those sites which freeze your computer, so don't bother. In the song, Beyonce breaks her lease to get away from her bugaboo. They sample TOTO of all things. The Merriam-Webster, hoping to get into the social-sharing data collection game, I guess, now asks "What made you want to look up Bugaboo? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible). Here are a few of them. Sure enough, the song sent some searching, but you'll see also stories of Dr. Phil, the graft policy of Nigeria, and one plaintive comment query "my co-worker told me it was a racial slur."
I appreciate that the young woman above took the time to look it up. She has my vote. The little lapel pin sent ME on my search, but I didn't take the time to let the cyber-dictionary know.
If it is a slur, it would be yet more bad news for the makers of the Bugaboo baby stroller, which was once recalled by the Consumer Product Safety folks because it spilled your baby on the concrete.
Enjoy Destiny's Child. Don't be scared.
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A Curious Snapshot from 1931 Early Roadside Attraction?
Anonymous collection Jim Linderman
Scarecrow Bess and Jiggs American Laundry Picnic Campau Lake Michigan 1928 Original shapshot found photograph Collection Jim Linderman
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Daniel Rose Folk Art in Bottles Master Whimsey Folk Art Sculpture.
What is known about Whimsey in a Bottle carver Daniel Rose comes from "Genius in a Bottle" by Susan D. Jones, or at least the website devoted to same. The book is sold out, but the extensive website provides all you would want to know about Ships in a Bottle, Whimseys, you name it. Fantastic research, and deserving your attention.
I do not know if the book contains these images I was fortunate to acquire, but they are wonderful.
As you can see, Mr. Rose created his amazing carved constructions in miniature while handicapped…through considerable persistence. Folk Art in Bottles contains a picture of one of his bottles HERE. He signed his work, so you can all pick up your bottles and see if there is anything written on the base.
Mr. Rose lived in Johnstown, PA, born 1871. He passed away in an automobile accident at the age of 51. He apparently created some 120 works of art in bottles. Recognized for his work during his lifetime by an article in the Christian Science Monitor, I hope these real photo postcards produced during his lifetime will bring him more recognition.
Pair of Daniel rose Real Photo Postcards circa 1910. Collection Jim Linderman
An unusual folk art carving in that there is movement...little Jr. is walking..but he also appears to be crying. No Date Collection Jim Linderman
Circa 1920 or so, a handmade airplane of pre-printed cardboard and wood.
Simple, primitive elegance here. Two inches tall hand carved woman with stylized hair.
Circa 1930 Collection Jim Linderman
A previously undocumented Folk Art Environment with Whirligigs (and a stone "Uncle Tom" in the front yard...) Michigan Dated on the reverse 1915. Collection Jim Linderman
A Most Curious Real Photo Postcard. Young Girl with a (new?) Coat stands on a tree stump amid rubble, the city in the background. She nearly blends into the tree behind her...almost like a camouflaged animal who has adapted a defense mechanism. A Hobo camp? Kruxo RPPC, which would indicate somewhere from 1905 to 1925.
Untitled Real Photo Postcard Collection Jim Linderman
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No, we didn't commission some local island artisan to carve our portraits...this is American and it is fantatasticalish!
Untitled Folk Art Carving circa 1950? Collection Jim Linderman
Antique American Horse and Jockey Weathervane ready for installation.
Anonymous Snapshot, no date, collection Jim Linderman
Novelty Card for Valentines which isn't funny...Ray tries to thaw out a frozen heart.
Late 19th, Early 20th Century
Collection Jim Linderman
The one for Teacher.
Homemade Valentine circa 1940? Collection Jim Linderman
Considering how easy this primitive toy would be to make, it is surprising more haven't been made (or shown?)
A folk art handmade Jack in the Box toy, turn of the century (ghost?) Spring, box, sock doll.
Collection Jim Linderman
