Never having gone to Palisades Park, I can't
say whether it was a big deal or not. But even as a kid,
I sure thought it seemed low-rent, and the idea of DC's
using Superman, Batman and Wonder Woman to advertise the
place seemed really penny-ante to me. When you consider
the characters' eventual fame on television and in major
motion pictures, these old ads are like those commercials
with Dustin Hoffman pitching Volkswagens or Ronald Reagan
modeling shirts; embarassments from "struggling young
artist" days. I can just see Supes and Bats now, relaxing
by the pool in their designer shades and pretending they
never had to start at the bottom like all the other big
stars. Well, here's the proof, guys!
Still, you gotta love a place that offers
so much for a mere 80 cents admission charge (and not even
that much if you're willing to cut out this coupon).
A word to the youngsters, though: while
it may have been stylish in the 60's, these days it's best
to just say NO to a "free ride on the crazy
crystals!"
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