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some_of_us_are_sane

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4. The early 60's were FILLED with Cold War fears

Reply to bucolic_frolic (Original post)

Fri Aug 15, 2025, 12:10 PM

Aug 15

turned into humor. "The Russians Are Coming The Russians Are Coming", "Dr. Strangelove"....the 60's in particular was a decade rife with fear shrouded in laughter.

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The Cartoon That Knew Too Much: Rocky and Bullwinkle [View all] bucolic_frolic Aug 15 OP

That was fun. Thanks! Easterncedar Aug 15 #1

So prescient Prof. P.E. Name Aug 15 #2

one of my many influences when i was a small allan01bear. AllaN01Bear Aug 15 #3

The early 60's were FILLED with Cold War fears some_of_us_are_sane Aug 15 #4

'Weeth autographed peectures of Sonny Tufts!' Oeditpus Rex Aug 15 #5

For a more in-depth look try justaprogressive Aug 15 #6

Probably went over this kid's head 😄 I'll take a look electric_blue68 Aug 15 #7