Fading Kitsch
A few months ago we saw a very cool Hollywood used car lot, Kay Kars, featuring rather poorly executed (and dated) film icons as enthusiastic decoration.
A mural along one wall featured Brando, Marilyn, Clint, and Arnold.
A banner along the street showed some of the same classic stars, as well as Bugs and the Three Stooges.
Meanwhile, an otherwise non-famous bunny encouraged potential shoppers to “Come On In”
A few months along, Kay Kars has either moved or closed down (the website describes their luxury car inventory; not likely the same business) and the empty lot is nothing but sad.
Update: Here’s the scene in February 2009: