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Step Children: 1921
Submitted by Dave on Sun, 07/13/2008 - 4:03pm.
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Blossom
Submitted by Scott Pitzer on Fri, 07/18/2008 - 1:48am.
This is the episode where Blossom and Six go back in time while doing a project in their History class...
Obvious pun aside
Submitted by Paula on Mon, 07/14/2008 - 2:18pm.
I love pictures like this where you can see the hand knitted clothes and the different textiles. I am not sure why but I find being able to see the details fascinating. Is that a cameo pin or necklace that the nurse is wearing?
Pile On
Submitted by Foy on Sun, 07/13/2008 - 11:14pm.
I would have labeled it "Concrete Children." Oh wait . . . the lack of an associative double meaning may have rendered it un-funny.
Good job, Dave.
Foy
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Well gosh.
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sun, 07/13/2008 - 6:56pm.
It is a complete and utter mystery!
Concentrate
Submitted by tterrace on Sun, 07/13/2008 - 6:27pm.
Maybe if you stare at it long enough.
Step Children
Submitted by Anonymous Tipster on Sun, 07/13/2008 - 5:45pm.
Any explanation for the label? The lady appears to be a nanny or, perhaps, a nurse but "step children" puzzles me. Thanks.
[Hmmm. That is a puzzler, isn't it. - Dave]
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