I found this neat watch of America's favourite tax-evading vice-president. Apart from his American flag costume, notice that his hands are forming the peace sign. Moreover, "Dirty Time" is spelled out (as Dirty Time was the name of the company).
According to Wikipedia, a joke about Agnew ("What kind of watch does Mickey Mouse wear? A Spiro Agnew watch.") inspired companies to manufacture Spiro Agnew wristwatches. The watches were sold during the Nixon presidency.
In my opinion, this must have also been a not-so-subtle critique on Agnew's staunch defence of the Vietnam war. This vehement hatchet man was famous for labelling his foes "pusillanimous pussyfoots". Hence, the peace sign.
This watch gives me quite a chuckle, for good reason.
Source: Gasoline Alley Antiques
Sunday, April 01, 2007
A Spiro Agnew Caricature Watch
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3 comments:
Good find.
I had one of these when they came out. I thought it was great fun!
I have one too! What do I do with it now?
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