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Newspaper
Aiken Standard
Location
Aiken, South Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1988
Page
5
Lewis Grizzard teases a new book about sex titled Dont Bend Over in the Garden Granny You Know Them Taters Got Eyes The excerpt mocks Dr Ruths accent warns sex in the cockpit and jokes about sex as a life force while arguing for a frank humorous discussion of sexuality.
In 1987 Lewis Grizzard notes the surge of sex themes in culture and presses his case that sex sells, citing media moguls and political scandals while joking about experts. He argues the profit motive behind his book and the broader capitalist lure of sexuality across products and events.
Erma Bombeck notes in a dated humor piece that shopkeepers gossip about shoppers while detailing common consumer quirks. She describes how shoppers chase sales and how beauty products are marketed to European personas, joking about American selling roles and perceived consumer currencies.
Erma Bombeck humorously questions common retail quirks and shopper experiences. She notes dressing room seating, carpet discounts, and nonsensical store signs, then jokes on sewing, vacuums, fashion, hearing, and toy layouts. The piece a playful critique of retail irony.
A dense listing of local meetings and events across Aiken and North Augusta evening into night. Christmas party at the Recreation Center features Santa, DJ and photos. library hours, civic group meetings, mental health supports, Habitat for Humanity, and senior activities are noted with times and locations.
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