This week we learn about the life of Milicent Patrick, a pioneering artist in Hollywood who designed the Creature From the Black Lagoon and Casa Sanchez's notorious tacos-for-tattoos deal in San Francisco. A listener email tells us about that time that the government wanted to clear away some mountains with nuclear bombs.

Episode Tabs:

Milicent Patrick & Her Enduring Design of the Creature from the Black Lagoon

https://www.jahernandez.com/posts/milicent-patrick-her-enduring-design-of-the-creature-from-the-black-lagoon

In 1998, These SF Men Got a Tattoo to Snag Free Tacos for Life.

https://www.sfgate.com/food/article/casa-sanchez-tattoos-free-meal-promo-san-francisco-16465800.php

Listener Tabs:

https://www.halfbakery.com/idea/Ultrasonic_20Canine_20Musicals_20With_20Scent_20Organs#1503032938

https://www.frrandp.com/2022/10/project-carryall.html?m=1

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