Novelty

Object/Artifact

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Lacey Museum

Name/Title

Novelty

Entry/Object ID

2012-002-0011

Description

Metal container holding liquid under pressure with a button and nozzle through which to spray the contents in a mist form. The can has been painted white with writing in red paint. On one side is written "Prof. Putznik's world-famous Bullshit Repellent" then is an image of a bull's head and flowers, and then "Net contents 6 ounces, Helps prevent and cure chronic Bullshitting, Exaggerated Claims, Tall Stories, Political discussions, sales pitches, heart-rendering tales, Caution: contents under pressure, keep out of reach of children, see back panel". On the back is "Directions, When BS is detected aim this atomizer at source and spray for one second. Chronic causes may require the triple flutterblast (three short sprays) Caution--for emergency use only! Unconditionally Guaranteed to inhibit the most chronic cases of BS, Prof Putznik suggests his patented BS shovel for incurable cases, Non-flammable, contains no flurocarbons, contents under pressure, do not burn or incinerate, Do not expose to temperatures over 200*, New Humor Co. P. O. Box 29033, Dallas, Texas 75229". There is a white plastic cap that covers the spray nozzle. On the cap is a sticker that says "k8 pdy, Old Tucson, $2.79".

Dimensions

Height

7 in

Diameter

2-1/4 in

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Kenneth Dale Balsley