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Blue Light Special

by Diane Putnam
The title refers to a gimmick used by Kmart stores in the 1960s. It faded away, then was resurrected in some stores.I don't know the current status of the blue lights or Kmart stores themselves.

A flashing blue light would be wheeled around the store and when it stopped, an excited announcer would say something like, "Attention Kmart Shoppers! We have a Blue Light special in Ladies' Hosiery for a discount on 3-packs of tummy control panty hose! Assorted colors, sizes X-small to 5X. The first 10 people to arrive will get 40% off, so HURRY!" It was loudly mocked by smart-alecks in the store (like teenage boys), adding to the fun.

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8 comments

Tanja - Loughcrew said:

Blue Lighthouse Special? :)
6 years ago ( translate )

Diane Putnam replied to Tanja - Loughcrew:

Very observant! In fact, that is a lighthouse in Hamburg! Thanks, Tanja.
6 years ago

Pam J said:

DAYLIGHT
6 years ago ( translate )

Diane Putnam replied to Pam J:

DAY TURNS INTO NIGHT AND I STAY UP TOO LATE ONCE AGAIN! ;-B
THANKS, PAM!
6 years ago

Jaap van 't Veen said:

Amazing work.
6 years ago ( translate )

Diane Putnam replied to Jaap van 't Veen:

Many thanks, Jaap!
6 years ago ( translate )

protox said:

Die Arbeit finde ich super
6 years ago ( translate )

Diane Putnam replied to protox:

Vielen Dank!
6 years ago ( translate )