Selecting the proper fighting lamp was very important, and had become such a common thing that it was alluded to in car ads, like in this 1967 Pontiac brochure. That couple may look like they’re just buying lamps, but a knowing eye would spot the clues: the robustness of the lamps, the fighting stance the man there is using while holding the lamp, the way the woman is clearly assessing the destructive potential of the lamp, and, most obviously, the grasshopper on the sign, which was underground code for a lamp-fighting location:
Ask your grandparents about it. I bet they have some stories about doing the “lights out dance” with their friends and neighbors. Some phrases about lamp fighting which entered the American lexicon are still around, although they are now sort of self-dimming. “Light him up”; Throw shade [on someone]”; “Lampoon [someone]” and of course the questionable and distasteful practice of “Plugging” someone. The shade of green on that big Pontiac wagon needs to make a comeback. Big wagons in general need to make a comeback, but I don’t see it happening. I’ve already said too much about Lamp Fight Club. Price is for one lamp This beautiful designer linen has bold red and subtle sage/bone tones. The botanical print is just lovely. The new handmade shades have been paired with beautiful vintage cut glass bases. These would pop in a neutral or white bedroom. Match them with red or sage ticking stripes. They are just beautiful in real life pictures don’t do the bling of the cut glass justice. “The 1967 Pontiac Bonneville Wagon, Giant Cars For Giant Lamps” Asking for a friend…
