Headwork in the Garden (Feb, 1957)
Filed under: Radio — @ 10:05 pm
Source: Science And Mechanics ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Feb, 1957
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Source: Science And Mechanics ( More articles from this issue )
Issue: Feb, 1957
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This would be awesome in one of those iPod dancing silhouette ads.
Headwork in the Garden
THE chic hat Paul Johnson of Jacksonville, Fla., wears while gardening may not keep off the iun, but it will bring in all local radio stations. The one-tube radio headset operates on two dry cells to enable him to keep up with his favorite programs while doing outdoor chores.
I salute his creativity.
Comment by Torgo — January 18, 2009 @ 10:48 pm
Why is he pruning plants at midnight?
Comment by rsterling78 — January 19, 2009 @ 12:45 am
Creative indeed but also a little wierd.
Comment by Babe Magnet — January 19, 2009 @ 4:12 am
@rsterling78
He’s pruning at midnight because that’s when his radio works best for long-distance signals…
I could just see a whole ‘flock’ of those at a Steampunk convention.
Comment by Richard — January 19, 2009 @ 6:37 am
circuit pls kthxbye
Comment by Rpcco — January 19, 2009 @ 10:35 am
I’m pretty sure, that the antenna was originally a neat lookin dipole, but he forgot to hunch in a doorway.
Cheers:Jari
Comment by Jari — January 19, 2009 @ 2:49 pm
you’ve been boing boing’ed
Comment by Patrick — January 19, 2009 @ 5:36 pm
It looks more like one of those devices crazy people wear to keep the CIA from reading their thoughts.
Comment by John M. Hanna — January 19, 2009 @ 8:29 pm
iTube
Comment by sean — January 20, 2009 @ 5:55 am
It not only keeps HIM entertained while he gardens, it keeps the neighbors entertained…
And I’m pretty sure it’s not actualy at midnight, that’s just the effect of the flash photography plus the high-contrast newspaper printing.
Comment by Otookee — March 31, 2009 @ 3:36 am