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Turkey with an ax. And a weird poem. Is that the turkey talking? Another from the cornucopia of WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARDS.
November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Turkey with an ax. And a weird poem. Is that the turkey talking? Another from the cornucopia of WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARDS.
Nov 26 in University District History: #2 Ohio State bests #3 Michigan 30-27 at Ohio Stadium in double-overtime in one of the hardest fought games in the rivalry. In 2016.
November 26, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Nov 26 in University District History: #2 Ohio State bests #3 Michigan 30-27 at Ohio Stadium in double-overtime in one of the hardest fought games in the rivalry. In 2016.
Norman Rockwell never painted this old-timey Thanksgiving!! Get out your clown costume!!! Thursday’s almost here! Today’s WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARD.
November 25, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Norman Rockwell never painted this old-timey Thanksgiving!! Get out your clown costume!!! Thursday’s almost here! Today’s WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARD.
Almost time to hop in your corn car and make your way to Grandma’s!! (Watch out. Those lemon slice wheels don’t have much traction.)
November 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Almost time to hop in your corn car and make your way to Grandma’s!! (Watch out. Those lemon slice wheels don’t have much traction.)
Nov 24 in University District History: Great Blizzard of 1950 hits overnight with over a foot of snow, howling winds gusting to 60 mph, 5 foot snowdrifts, and temps near zero, setting stage for next day's legendary Ohio State-Michigan match-up, the Snow Bowl. In 1950.
November 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Nov 24 in University District History: Great Blizzard of 1950 hits overnight with over a foot of snow, howling winds gusting to 60 mph, 5 foot snowdrifts, and temps near zero, setting stage for next day's legendary Ohio State-Michigan match-up, the Snow Bowl. In 1950.
Nov 23 in University District History: Colossal celebratory riot breaks out following OSU victory over Michigan. Opposing fans accosted and menaced. Much damage: 20 cars destroyed, dumpster and couch fires, windows smashed, stores vandalized and looted, over 70 arrests. In 2002.
November 23, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Nov 23 in University District History: Colossal celebratory riot breaks out following OSU victory over Michigan. Opposing fans accosted and menaced. Much damage: 20 cars destroyed, dumpster and couch fires, windows smashed, stores vandalized and looted, over 70 arrests. In 2002.
Nov 22 in University District History: Spontaneous parades close High St from King to Lane as students celebrate 21-14 win over Michigan. In 1975.
November 22, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Nov 22 in University District History: Spontaneous parades close High St from King to Lane as students celebrate 21-14 win over Michigan. In 1975.
These Summit St skelly boys are ready to have some Thanksgiving!!!
November 22, 2025 at 3:19 PM
These Summit St skelly boys are ready to have some Thanksgiving!!!
Just under a week until giant demented toddlers chase turkeys or regular-size demented toddlers chase miniature turkeys. Not sure which. Today’s WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARD.
November 21, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Just under a week until giant demented toddlers chase turkeys or regular-size demented toddlers chase miniature turkeys. Not sure which. Today’s WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARD.
Nov 21 in University District History: High St home owners opposite Ohio Field set up seats-for-rent on roofs in football-mad city. Unprecedented crowd of 50,000 possible on Saturday as undefeated Ohio State plays for 2nd Western Conference championship. In 1919.
November 21, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Nov 21 in University District History: High St home owners opposite Ohio Field set up seats-for-rent on roofs in football-mad city. Unprecedented crowd of 50,000 possible on Saturday as undefeated Ohio State plays for 2nd Western Conference championship. In 1919.
Nov 20 in University District History: 10,000 half-naked and fully inebriated fans brave temps in the 40s, ankle injuries, and UTIs to jump into bacteria-infested Mirror Lake in Michigan Game Week tradition. In 2012.
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Nov 20 in University District History: 10,000 half-naked and fully inebriated fans brave temps in the 40s, ankle injuries, and UTIs to jump into bacteria-infested Mirror Lake in Michigan Game Week tradition. In 2012.
Turkeys enjoying a spooky moonlit seesaw is today’s WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARD.
November 19, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Turkeys enjoying a spooky moonlit seesaw is today’s WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARD.
Nov 19 in University District History: Ohio State mascot receives name "Brutus Buckeye" in campus-wide naming contest. In 1965.
November 19, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Nov 19 in University District History: Ohio State mascot receives name "Brutus Buckeye" in campus-wide naming contest. In 1965.
Makes you glad to see it!!
November 19, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Makes you glad to see it!!
Just over a week to Thanksgiving. Time for another WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARD. “Put all care away on Thanksgiving Day” says the turkey-toddler hybrid that’s giving strange feathered xenomorph vibes.
November 18, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Just over a week to Thanksgiving. Time for another WEIRD ASS VINTAGE THANKSGIVING POSTCARD. “Put all care away on Thanksgiving Day” says the turkey-toddler hybrid that’s giving strange feathered xenomorph vibes.
Nov 18 in University District History: As #1 Ohio State celebrates hard-won victory over #2 Michigan in Game of the Century at Ohio Stadium, Ohio Lottery PICK4 winning numbers are 4239. Same as score in game that afternoon. In 2006.
November 18, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Nov 18 in University District History: As #1 Ohio State celebrates hard-won victory over #2 Michigan in Game of the Century at Ohio Stadium, Ohio Lottery PICK4 winning numbers are 4239. Same as score in game that afternoon. In 2006.
Target or CVS will never give away little calendars to thank their patrons. Support our local businesses.
November 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Target or CVS will never give away little calendars to thank their patrons. Support our local businesses.
Nov 17 in University District History: Just the Xmas gift for your stoner bestie!! Half-price bongs at campus Waterbeds-N-Stuff!! Old man! Elephant? Devil! Skull! And—of course—Nixon!!! In 1975.
November 17, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Nov 17 in University District History: Just the Xmas gift for your stoner bestie!! Half-price bongs at campus Waterbeds-N-Stuff!! Old man! Elephant? Devil! Skull! And—of course—Nixon!!! In 1975.
Yeah, but have you seen the official Netflix limited edition “Frankenstein” popcorn bucket?
November 16, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Yeah, but have you seen the official Netflix limited edition “Frankenstein” popcorn bucket?
Nov 16 in University District History: Bill “Mr Keyboard" Hayes, nightly at Woody’s favorite restaurant, the Jai-Lai, 1421 Olentangy River Rd. In 1965.
November 16, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Nov 16 in University District History: Bill “Mr Keyboard" Hayes, nightly at Woody’s favorite restaurant, the Jai-Lai, 1421 Olentangy River Rd. In 1965.
Nov 14 in University District History: Hyper-mammary hijinks with Russ Meyer Double-Feature at campus’ home for such things, the W 5th Ave Drive-In, 900 W 5th Ave. In 1975.
November 15, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Nov 14 in University District History: Hyper-mammary hijinks with Russ Meyer Double-Feature at campus’ home for such things, the W 5th Ave Drive-In, 900 W 5th Ave. In 1975.
I don’t think it’s the business of a federal agency to shamelessly lie to, libel, mock, and show contempt for American citizens. You know, the people it was created to serve.
November 15, 2025 at 12:27 PM
I don’t think it’s the business of a federal agency to shamelessly lie to, libel, mock, and show contempt for American citizens. You know, the people it was created to serve.
Early morning. Old brick wall.
November 15, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Early morning. Old brick wall.