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YSaC, Vol. XXXIV

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TV nice french prudential wood cabinet

just put in the alley of XXth and XXXdale. Will try to remove post when gone

Ah, the historically significant French Prudential period. That was a lovely era in television design, wasn’t it? Look at those classic lines and the elegant arches. They just don’t make ’em like that anymore.

But ho, readers, we are in luck! It appears that the French Prudential style is having a resurgence of popularity on Craigslist: witness these two other recent listings from a completely different city, one known more for its interactions with the British:

french prudential leather – $1000

3 piece couch set french prudential leather.1 couch,1 loveseat,and 1 arm chair.

french prudential corner china closet – $400

1 corner china closet ,french prudential

You know, now that I really think about it, I prefer the Belgian Geico era. They really knew what they were doing with TV design.

(French Prudential TV listing sent in by a reader — thanks!)

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20 responses to “YSaC, Vol. XXXIV”

  1. Mary Ann Avatar
    Mary Ann

    Ah, so we get back to where it first began. I just discovered this site and have been reading all the older posts and seen the many (more recent) listings of French Prudential furniture – so while I have 30-some more posts before I get to your first post – I’m going to guess that this was the earliest mention of this furniture style.

    Well French Prudential just be happy that apparently you are taking Craigslist by storm. And to the creator of this site – great job on this site – it is so wonderful and funny!

    1. tankerbell Avatar
      tankerbell

      Welcome Mary Ann! You cannot love the creators of this site too much (we call them the Llamanun and the Ostrimu, Bees Be Upon Them). Come, snark with us.

      1. Windrose Avatar
        Windrose

        Psst, Tank Girl, you need to use the way-back machine to 2009 for your message to be received. Sorry.

        1. tankerbell Avatar
          tankerbell

          LOL – you’re right. *begins speaking into a tin can in cheesy would-be-creepy voice*

          Mary Ann… Mary Ann… this is Tankerbell speaking to you from the future…

          Ah, screw it. *goes out to DeLorean*

  2. Digitalaxis Avatar
    Digitalaxis

    Oh my god, you can see the exposed seat cushions! For shame!

  3. Windrose Avatar
    Windrose

    Wow, that TV sure gets good reception out in the alley! The picture is so clear and life-like. But French Prudential won’t go with my Early American Thrift Shop/eSurance living room. Have to pass.

    1. tankerbell Avatar
      tankerbell

      Yeah, apparently that new Fox show, “Back Alley” is on.

  4. Dave and Ferret Tribe Avatar
    Dave and Ferret Tribe

    French Prudential

    All of these Sparkies misheard the name of the style. It’s actually called French Imprudential.

  5. christina Avatar
    christina

    I’m a fan of Modern Progressive, myself, but it’s too pricy so I fake it with Scandinavian Safe Auto.

  6. camille Avatar
    camille

    With profuse apologies to the Beatles:

    Dear Prudential, won’t you come out to play?
    Dear Prudential, greet the brand new day
    The TV is off, the couch isn’t blue
    It’s not beautiful and neither are you
    Dear Prudential, won’t you come out to play?

    Dear Prudential, just put in the alley
    Dear Prudential, hope that chair isn’t smelly
    The wind is low, the Sparks will sing
    That you are trash, like everything
    Dear Prudential, you’ve been just put in the alley

    Look around round
    (Round round round, round round)
    (Round round round, round round)
    Look around round round
    (Round round round, round round)
    (Round round round, round round)
    Look around

    1. P-rex Avatar
      P-rex

      *puts on best Homer voice*
      Mmmmm, beatles!

  7. tankerbell Avatar
    tankerbell

    Is it me, or does that leather furniture have ears like Ferenghi?

    1. Windrose Avatar
      Windrose

      Yes.

  8. LimeLolly Avatar
    LimeLolly

    If that’s a corner closet, I’m a lion. Ra…*hack hack hack* wrrr

  9. Not-a-[censored] Lion Avatar
    Not-a-[censored] Lion

    When I was young(er), I liked to hide in the closet (no, not the water closet.)
    But there is no place to hide in this corner closet. No fun at all.

  10. Not-a-[censored] Lion Avatar
    Not-a-[censored] Lion

    Is that corner closet French or Chinese?

  11. Not-a-[censored] Lion Avatar
    Not-a-[censored] Lion

    I don’t know much about the French. Are they so more prudent than other countries that they get to use the prudential moniker? Maybe French Prudential is an artistic style then? Is it prudent to have all those swirlies and curlies in your furniture? Doesn’t that make it harder to clean? Then you have to hire a french maid…. Ooh La La! I get it. Those French types, They’re so clever.

    1. One Moving Violation Avatar
      One Moving Violation

      “curlies in your furniture?”

      Umm, maybe I’ll just stand when I visit.

  12. One Moving Violation Avatar
    One Moving Violation

    “Will try to remove post when gone”

    Why? Do you have one stuck somewhere?

  13. Windrose Avatar
    Windrose

    Dave, Hammy, One, Ferrets, thanks for making YSaC so much fun! Punchity Punch Punch!

    Good Morning, Nice!

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