Rosie The Jetsons

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Text on Button DOES NOT COMPUTE! Beep Beep!
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Illustration of the grey robot Rosie on a green and yellow background with black text

Curl Text BUTTON-UP CO 22120 RYAN WARREN, MI 48091 copyright 1983 HANNA-BARBERA PRODUCTIONS INC
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The Jetsons, an animated ABC series, that debuted during the early '60s showcased futuristic family living. Though George Jetson was the lead of this series, it was his robotic maid Rosie that delivered the sarcasm and wit of the show. Played by Jean Vander Pyl, Rosie was first introduced to the show in its pilot episode "Rosie the Robot" in which the Jetsons purchased her from a local retail store to help his wife, Jane, with the household chores.

Catalog ID EN0325

The Green Goblin

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Text on Button The GREEN GOBLIN
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Black and green text and a green and pink illustration of the Green Goblin's head on a white background

Curl Text copyright 1979 MARVEL COMICS GROUP
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The Green Goblin is a fictional supervillain who appears in Marvel Comics comic books, mostly those stories that feature Spider-Man. He is Halloween-themed and his weapons of choice resemble jack-o'-lanterns and ghosts.The first and most well-known character behind the Green Goblin is Norman Osborn, created by Stan Lee in The Amazing Spider-Man #14. Norman took the Goblin formula to enhance his physical and mental capacities, but the formula also caused insanity. Harry Osborn, Norman's son, became the second Green Goblin. Harry was put under the care of a psychologist, Dr. Hamilton, who uncovers Harry's secrets through hypnosis in order to become the third Green Goblin. As a fictional character, the Green Goblin has appeared in comic books, films and television shows, with distinct differences between the various portrayals. 

Catalog ID EN0326

The Joker Jack Nicholson

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Photograph of Jack Nicholson as the Joker on a black and orange background

Curl Text copyright DC Comics Inc. 1989 MFG. OSP
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The Joker is a well-known comic book character and super-villain, who first appeared in the 1940 comic book Batman, and has been depicted in other comic book appearances, television series and films. Tim Burton directed the 1989 film Batman in which actor Jack Nicholson portrayed the role of the Joker. Nicholson accepted the part under strict conditions regarding his salary and filming schedule, including being off for Los Angeles Lakers' home games. Nicholson was nominated for an Academy Award for his performance. Nicholson said that he was particularly proud of his performance as the Joker, saying "I considered it a piece of pop art." 

The Joker is actually Jack Napier, a mob member who is presumed dead after falling into a vat of chemical waste during a shootout. Napier becomes the Joker and terrorizes the city with a chemical, Smilex, that causes its victims to laugh to death. Batman realizes that the Joker is the mugger who killed his parents, and thwarts the Joker's attempt to attack a crowd of innocent citizens with Smilex. 

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D'Agostino, R. (2009). Esquire the meaning of life: Wisdom, humor, and damn good advice from 64 extraordinary lives. New York: Hearst Books.

Catalog ID EN0323

The Spider-Woman

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Text on Button THE SPIDER-WOMAN
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Blue text and a red, yellow and blue illustration of the Spider-Woman on a white background

Curl Text copyright 1978 BY MARVEL COMICS GROUP ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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The female depiction of Spiderman, Spider-Woman was created by both Archie Goodwin (writer) and Marie Severin (illustrator). She made her first comic debut during the late '70s in Issue #32 of Marvel Spotlist with the alter ego of Jessica Miriam Drew. Her superpowers consist of: speed, agility, force, wall-climbing, flight, and advanced reflexes.

Catalog ID EN0327

I'm Worth Waiting For

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Text on Button I'M WORTH WAITING FOR
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The heart shape is a graphic symbol representing an expression of love. The use of the heart shape originated in the Middle Ages, though it wasn’t used to symbolize love until the 15th century. Today, it is frequently used on romantic items or to indicate a specific love of something. 

“I’m Worth Waiting For” is an expression to remind the wearer the importance of upholding their chastity, a message typically targeted towards females to practice and maintain abstinence.

Catalog ID IB0107

I'm Good I'm Very Good

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Text on Button WHEN I'M GOOD I'M VERY GOOD BUT WHEN I'M BAD I'M EVEN BETTER
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“When I’m good, I’m very good. When I’m bad, I’m better.” is a quote from the 1933 film I’m No Angel. The line was spoken by the main character Tira, who was portrayed by Mae West.  I’m No Angel was the most popular movie in the U.S. the year it was released as the story of a woman seeking a better life rises to fame appealed to Depression era audiences. 

Catalog ID IB0096

He Who Hesitates

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Text on Button HE WHO HESITATES IS NOT ONLY LOST BUT MILES FROM THE NEXT EXIT
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The original version of this phrase is “He who hesitates is lost”, which dates back to the 18th century, though exact origins are unknown. The phrase has seen many variations, but “He who hesitates is not only lost but miles from the next exit” originated in Herald, a Pennsylvania newspaper, on November 28, 1964. The column, written by Frankie Sabas, was titled “Noah Numskull”. The phrase appeared two more times in other newspapers the following year. 

Catalog ID IB0522

Dare to Try

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Text on Button Dare TO TRY!
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The phrase “dare to try” can mean to take a risk in an effort to achieve something. It relates to the Academy Award winning song “Over the Rainbow,” sung by American actress and singer Judy Garland (1922-1969) for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz, in which a lyric stated, “and the dreams that you dare to dream, really do come true.” Daring to try involves risking the possibility of losing a safety net, getting out of a comfort zone, and challenging oneself for a chance to grow as a person and learn or gain something. Other ways to say “dare to try” include “be brave,” “take a chance,” “take a leap of faith,” and “go for it.”

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35 motivational dare to try quotes (keep trying). (2023, April 26). Gracious. https://graciousquotes.com/dare-to-try/

Comfort zone. (n.d.). Cambridge Dictionary. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/comfort-zone

Dare. (n.d.). Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus. https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/dare

Page, O. (2020, November 4). How to leave your comfort zone and enter your ‘growth zone.’ PositivePsychology.com. https://positivepsychology.com/comfort-zone/

Catalog ID IB0138

Born to Shop

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Text on Button BORN TO SHOP
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Curl Text 47868-5 copyright 1984 SKY ENT. VENICE, CA.
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“Born to Shop” was a popular slogan during the economic boom of the 1980s. A new generation of young people with access to disposable income spent with wild abandon; they were called Yuppies. Yuppies were typically ambitious, educated professionals with affluent lifestyles. Representations of Yuppies were popular in films like Wall Street (1987) and Baby Boom (1987). Their spending power shaped popular culture trends for high-end merchandise and designer fashions. Shopping malls were thriving as consumers spent money on electronics, clothing, and furniture. The mall offered a large variety of stores and a food court to meet with friends.  It would become the quintessential teen hangout during the 80s and 90s.

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Smith, D. (1988, Nov. 5). Born to shop. New Internationalist. https://newint.org/features/1988/11/05/born

Catalog ID IB0519