Creator of Pink Flamingos died

[MacMadame]

Not sure what to say about this except it's an interesting way to become famous.

http://www.cultofweird.com/art/don-featherstone-pink-flamingo-lawn-ornaments/

 

[VALuvsMKwan]

For a moment I thought you were posting that John Waters had passed.

 

[jamesy]

For a moment I thought you were posting that John Waters had passed.

same I was ready to get all indignant: "he had a name! "

RIP...err...flamingo guy.

 

[Buzz]

Yes indeed rest in peace pink flamingo guy!

 

[Tinami Amori]

Darn...... i thought this is about "Divine" Milstead or Waters ... Glad it is not..

 

[MacMadame]

I have this sudden urge to fill my lawn with pink birds.

 

[Aussie Willy]

I too thought John Waters has passed away.

 

[MacMadame]

That's so weird to me. When I think John Waters, I think Hairspray.

 

[screech]

That's so weird to me. When I think John Waters, I think Hairspray.

Me too. The FAR superior original 1988 version (not the more recent one). And Cry-Baby (the best Johnny Depp movie).

Also, according to his Wikipedia page, Don Featherstone (the flamingo guy) died June 22 2015, not this year.

 

[Tinami Amori]

I am sorry an inventor of an accepted liked product has died. But i have a question...

http://www.thepinkflamingosite.com/pink_yard_flamingo_shop/products/full_size/bill-pair-premiums.jpg

What are these ugly things for? In kids' corners/playgrounds they are probably OK..... but for adults?
How can such "toy-like-plastic" be considered a REAL decoration and intentionally placed in adult people's houses? Is there some "history to it"? Are these things, regardless of how they look, associated with some great event or a symbol?. I've missed this trivia and want to know. Are they "party decorations"?

 

[jamesy]

They are just tacky lawn decoration. Someone else will have to explain their appeal because I don't get it.

 

[MacMadame]

The appeal is that they are tacky.

Also, according to his Wikipedia page, Don Featherstone (the flamingo guy) died June 22 2015, not this year.

I wonder why this article popping up again. I can't even remember where I found it.

(And Yes to Cry-Baby)

 

[Jenny]

The appeal is that they are tacky.

Pink flamingos are kinda like tiki cocktails, both of which we enjoy in our backyard every summer.