E-Bathing:Glory to the Great EBay

I was born in the 80s and as such, I have a limited understanding of the cold war and its psychological effects on this country. What's so scary about communism? To me, Russia is just a big country filled superior gymnasts and iceskaters. I find China pretty scary, but that has little to do with their political system and more to do with their pollution. Based on some of the memorobilia I found on EBay, I'm not the only person who can't seem to muster a healthy respect or fear of communism. Check out some of the items I found commemorating Stalin, Mao, and Lenin.

Stalin
Fact: Joseph Stalin looks like Chef Boyardee.
Fact: This poster, which says "To the great friend of children, Glory to the great Stalin", should be co-opted by Kraft food as an ad for their Chef Boyardee ravioli. All they would have to do is put a jaunty scarf and chef hat on Stalin, and voila: an instant ad campaign. As a bonus, the poster already has a multicultural appeal.

If you would rather celebrate Stalin a different, more musical and Japanese way, then I suggest you buy this Japanese punk album entitled "Masturbation Shinigao Stalin" which, according to the seller, is "legendally Japanese hard punk." I can only guess why the album is named this, but I'd prefer to not think about how Stalin and masturbation came together.

Lenin
Apparently Lenin was less popular with the Japanese hard punk crowd. All I could find for him was this flask. However, I would like to point out how stereotypically Russian this flask is. Look at it. It's got Lenin's face on the lid, the scith and hammer seal, and it's designed to contain alcohol. The only thing that would make this flask more Russian is if a bear wearing a vest hand delivered it to you when you bought it.

Mao
This product is the Mayor's Must Have of the week. Even though Mao's policies resulted in the death of millions, he can't get any respect when it comes to EBay. I found his likeness plastered on a neon bar sign. Nothing beats having the angelic face of the Chairman glowing down on you as you enjoy a cold beer in your home bar.

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Comments

[Former O.O.]

Imagine how demoralizing it must be to be a formerly diehard Soviet apparatchik nowadays. The electronic free-market has turned once proud symbols of communism into kitsch. Nothing like your prized symbols being hawked for $19.99 to put your life in perspective.

[Lauren]

That sign is perfect for the dictator theme bar I am opening

[D.C.]

Plus, nothing says Marxism like an auction.

[Rata_chen]

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