One hundred and ten years ago, inventor Georges Claude first demonstrated modern neon lighting at the Paris Motor Show.
We, and the sleaze industry, owe him a lot.
CAMP: "A cornucopia of frivolity, incongruity, theatricality, and humour." "A deadly, winking, sniggering, snuggling, chromium-plated, scent-impregnated, luminous, quivering, giggling, fruit-flavored, mincing, ice-covered heap of mother love." "The lie that tells the truth." "Ostentatious, exaggerated, affected, theatrical; effeminate or homosexual; pertaining to or characteristic of homosexuals."
neon is FUCKING COOL!
ReplyDeleteLife would be so much duller without it! Jx
DeleteThe neighbourhood would be lost without my red neon light.
ReplyDeleteYeah - if that flashing "Open All Hours" sign ever went out, they'd know there was a problem... Jx
DeleteThank you Georges Claude for making the world not only a brighter but a more interesting place.
ReplyDeleteNeon lights
DeleteShimmering neon lights
And at the fall of night
This city's made of light
Even Kraftwerk appreciated his genius...
Jx