Pathé, What were they thinking?????

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Pathé, What were they thinking?????

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Not a true crap-o-phone, just a ruined Pathé. I guess that they were trying to match the rustic decor. Nailed it!!!!
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That’s one of the dumbest things I’ve ever seen :lol:

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Maybe they heard of "stick-ley" Craftsman style furniture and this vision came to mind... :? :roll: :lol:
I particularly like the antler lid handle... they heard the term "horn" elbow and the creative juices started flowing...
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Blair witch

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Something made by the professor from Gilligan's Island.

(Now, if he could only patch that hole in the boat...)

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A Frank Lloyd Wrong original.

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Up north cabin chic.

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Kindling.

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I like it better than most Pathé floor models.

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