Bob and Doug McKenzie

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Text on Button [Gre]at White North
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Two men wearing plaid shirts, jackets, and winter caps (or "tuques" to most Canadians) sit at a coffee table littered with mugs. Behind them is a mural or poster of North America, with Canada in light blue and the United States in pink. Over the map of Canada is text in a slightly darker shade of pink. On the left, leaning against the background, is a pair of snowshoes.

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Bob and Doug McKenzie are characters portrayed by the comedians Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas, respectively. The McKenzie brothers originated on the third season of SCTV, Second City's sketch comedy show, after it had moved to the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in 1980. Due to demands by the CBC for a quota of content relating to Canada, Moranis and Thomas created the "Kanadian Korner" sketch series (later renamed "Great White North") as a venue for their stereotypically Canadian characters. The duo became popular in both the U.S. and Canada for their antics and catchphrases such as "Eh?" and "hoser," which they called anyone they didn't like. The duo went on to record a comedy album in 1981, the film Strange Brew was released in 1983, and they have since reprised the roles in various iterations until the present. 

Catalog ID EN0156

Bite Me Fan Boy

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Text on Button BITE ME, FAN BOY
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Curl Text copyright 1992 CC COMICS INC
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Promotional items were given away with the release of DC Comics' Lobo's Back #1, such as T-shirts and buttons featuring the phrase "Bite Me, Fan Boy," primarily in the 1990s. The character Lobo is an alien humanoid from the planet Czarnia with tracking powers, an analytical mind and extreme strength. Lobo first appeared in 1983's Omega Men #3. Lobo made guest appearances in other comics such as Superman and Batman, and also had his own monthly series.

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Rettig, Craig H. (2009). Lobo: Frequently-Asked Fraggin’ Questions. Bastich, Inc. website.

Catalog ID EN0232

Behind Every Great Man Dingbat

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Text on Button Behind Every Great Man There's A Dingbat, Edith Bunker
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A black and white photograph of a woman appears before a white background. Above the photograph the button is rimmed with red; below it is rimmed with blue. Between the two rims there are breaks, in which appear two blue, five-pointed stars. Within each rim is white text. Smaller blue text also appears to the left of the photograph of the woman.

Curl Text copyright 1972 TANDEM PROD. INC. OFF LICENSEE - N.G. SLATER CORP. NYC 10011
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Edith Bunker was a character on the CBS sitcom All in the Family, which ran from 1971 to 1979. Portrayed by Jean Stapleton, Edith was the long-suffering but devoted wife of blue-collar curmudgeon Archie Bunker (Carroll O'Connor). Known for her high-pitched, Queens, NY-accented voice and sweetly naive demeanor, the character, along with Archie Bunker, was one of the most beloved of television and popular American culture in general in the 1970s.

In 1972, All in the Family and its cast of characters were promoted with merchandise as a tie-in with the U.S. presidential election of that year. "Dingbat" is a reference to Archie's not-so-gentle term of endearment for Edith

Catalog ID EN0147

Batman Silver

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Illustration of a black bat on a silver background

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Batman is a fictional superhero in the DC Comics world. He first appeared in 1939 as part of Detective Comics #27 written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane. He gained his own comic book title, Batman, shortly after in 1940. The character is referred to by several names including "the Caped Crusader," "the Dark Knight," and "the World's Greatest Detective." 

Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not have any super powers. He is an American billionaire and philanthropist, who having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, serves as a vigilante to the fictional town of Gotham. Rather than supernatural skill, he relies on his intellect, martial arts skills, physical prowess, detective skills, technology, and wealth to fight crime.

When Batman is needed, the Gotham City police use a searchlight with a bat-shaped insignia over the lens called the Bat-Signal, in order to alert his attention. The bat symbol has evolved since its origin in the 1940s. This insignia most closely resembles the 2004 logo.

Catalog ID EN0139

Batman Black and Gold

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Illustration of a black bat on a yellow oval on a black background

Curl Text BUTTON-UP 2011 AUSTIN TROY, MI. 48083 TM & copyright DC COMICS INC. 1964
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Batman is a fictional superhero in the DC Comics world. He first appeared in 1939 as part of Detective Comics #27 written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane. He gained his own comic book title, Batman, shortly after in 1940. The character is referred to by several names including "the Caped Crusader," "the Dark Knight," and "the World's Greatest Detective." 

Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not have any super powers. He is an American billionaire and philanthropist, who having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, serves as a vigilante to the fictional town of Gotham. Rather than supernatural skill, he relies on his intellect, martial arts skills, physical prowess, detective skills, technology, and wealth to fight crime.

When Batman is needed, the Gotham City police use a searchlight with a bat-shaped insignia over the lens called the Bat-Signal, in order to alert his attention. The bat symbol has evolved since its origin in the 1940s. This insignia most closely resembles the 1998 logo.

Catalog ID EN0138

Batman Bat Symbol

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Illustration of a black bat on a white background

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Batman is a fictional superhero in the DC Comics world. He first appeared in 1939 as part of Detective Comics #27 written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane. He gained his own comic book title, Batman, shortly after in 1940. The character is referred to by several names including "the Caped Crusader," "the Dark Knight," and "the World's Greatest Detective." 

Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not have any super powers. He is an American billionaire and philanthropist, who having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, serves as a vigilante to the fictional town of Gotham. Rather than supernatural skill, he relies on his intellect, martial arts skills, physical prowess, detective skills, technology, and wealth to fight crime.

When Batman is needed, the Gotham City police use a searchlight with a bat-shaped insignia over the lens called the Bat-Signal, in order to alert his attention. The bat symbol has evolved since its origin in the 1940s. This insignia appears to be a more abstract take on the traditional Batman logo.

Catalog ID EN0140

Batman 1980s

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Illustration of the character Batman in blue, grey and yellow

Curl Text copyright DC COMICS INC. 1982 BUTTON-UP 2011 AUSTIN TROY, MI 4808...
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Batman is a fictional superhero in the DC Comics world. He first appeared in 1939 as part of Detective Comics #27 written by Bill Finger and illustrated by Bob Kane. He gained his own comic book title, Batman, shortly after in 1940. The character is referred to by several names including "the Caped Crusader," "the Dark Knight," and "the World's Greatest Detective." 

Unlike most superheroes, Batman does not have any super powers. He is an American billionaire and philanthropist, who having witnessed the murder of his parents as a child, serves as a vigilante to the fictional town of Gotham. Rather than supernatural skill, he relies on his intellect, martial arts skills, physical prowess, detective skills, technology, and wealth to fight crime.

During the 1970s and 1980s, Batman sales reached an all-time low which resulted in the 1986 revamp of Batman in Frank Miller's limited series The Dark Knight Returns.

Catalog ID EN0137

Baby Herman Who Framed Roger Rabbit

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Text on Button Who Framed Roger Rabbit, "The Whole Thing Stinks Like Yesterday's Diapers!"
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On a yellow and green background in the pattern of mid-century linoleum, a cartoon baby holding a cigar sits to the right-hand side. Above him and to the left is a curved banner headline in yellow with pink text. Below this (and to the immediate left of the baby) are four lines of text, also in pink. 

Curl Text copyright 1987 Disney / Amblin DISTRIBUTED BY ONE STOP POSTERS
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Baby Herman was a character in the 1988 animated/live-action film Who Framed Roger Rabbit? Although he appeared to be an infant while performing in cartoons within the film, when off-camera he spoke like an adult and displayed many non-baby-like proclivities such as cursing, smoking a cigar, and womanizing. 

Catalog ID EN0168

Archie Bunker for President Stars

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Text on Button Archie Bunker For President
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Blue and red text appears before a white background. The button is rimmed in red, in which there are several white, five-pointed stars.

Curl Text copyright 1972 T. P. Inc. Creative House , Chicago 60641
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Archie Bunker was a character on the CBS sitcom All in the Family, which ran from 1971 to 1979. Portrayed by Carroll O'Connor, Archie was the blue-collar, curmudgeonly husband to Edith Bunker (Jean Stapleton) and father to Gloria (Sally Struthers). Known for his abrasive nature and often bigoted opinions, the character, along with Edith, was one of the most beloved of television and popular American culture in general in the 1970s.

In 1972, All in the Family and its cast of characters were promoted with merchandise as a tie-in with the U.S. presidential election of that year.

Catalog ID EN0149