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April 30, 2008
Amanda of the Jungle
Normally I wouldn't spend my time searching online for vintage "Ramar of the Jungle" episodes. But when I read (via Ann Althouse's link) about the African adventures of Amanda Marcotte, and after seeing pictures like these stirred up my superstitious imagination (if not my primitive jungle urges), I decided to go the extra mile. The cover is pretty tame:
But the inside pictures are juicier. Check 'em out!
Amanda has been so nice to me in the past that after seeing the extensive discussion about the book, there was just no way I could sit idly by. So, in honor of the blogosphere's leading jungle woman, I hereby present a very fitting Ramar of the Jungle episode -- "Mark of the Bola" (1952): ....featuring Jon Hall as Dr. Tom Reynolds - a.k.a. "the great white "ramar" - and his associate, Howard Ogden, and Willie. Ramar and crew have great adventures in the jungle - fighting for truth, justice and the American way - in the heart of Africa.While it's a bit cheesy by modern standards (and surely offensive to most activists), the this film nonetheless contains clear evidence of a feminist subtext, and the following line brought to mind Amanda Marcotte: "the mere fact that a woman survived a calamity that struck down three strong men would arouse the superstition of any primitive mind."As if we didn't need further proof that this film's subtextual narrative represents an early cinematic effort at gender-shattering intrigue, Dr. Reynolds actually gets a man to pass himself off as a woman in the hope of tricking the backward savages. Why, it's almost socially redeeming! See for yourself! (If the above won't stream, the link is here.) And be sure not to miss the famous Noxzema comfort shave commercial at the end. If you get tired of Ramar, it's separately clickable. (Take it off! Take it all off!) posted by Eric on 04.30.08 at 07:18 PM
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Hello, it's me again. I know this is way off-topic; but I'm quite new to this blog. What exactly do you mean here by "Classical Values"? Which classical civilization are you referring to? Do you have a degree in Classics? Just curious, and all that... --Karen Karen · April 30, 2008 10:55 PM I can't begin to tell you how much I enjoyed seeing Ramar of the Jungle after all these years. (Amanda payback aside) I spent many a Saturday morning with chin in hands, probably wide-eyed, but I would only guess at that. Not guessing about the chin stuff because that is how I watched TV back then, on my belly about a yard away from the screen. This memory jogger helped me realize what I might have ultimately taken away from those Saturday morning watches without consciously being aware. - Monkeys are cute and harmless. They just watch and laugh. - Stay out of the water. There are alligators in there, and they bite! - Beware of sleazy men looking to make a quick buck. - Regardless of the color of your skin or your nation of origin, if it is in your collective best interests to work together to solve problems, you will. - Last, but not least, when the going gets too tough...FAINT! Penny · May 1, 2008 01:01 AM Did you read Dennis the Peasant's take on Amanda? Link here: http://www.classicalvalues.com/archives/2008/04/the_chickens_ar.html M. Simon · May 1, 2008 01:40 AM Sean, Amanda merely called me a "sociopath." Have you given me a promotion? :) Simon, thanks. I enjoyed Dennis the Peasant's post! Eric Scheie · May 1, 2008 11:01 AM Whoops! Sorry for the imprecision--I do so hate imprecision. But as far as meaning goes, I thought the two were more or less interchangeable? Sean Kinsell · May 4, 2008 09:53 AM Post a comment
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