#31: Orange Whip, Anyone?
Nowadays, people have their eyes glued to their phones whenever they’re out in public. This 1955 photo of a drug store in Detroit, Michigan, is a reminder of a time long past. Everyone is crammed at the front counter, eating their lunch with just each other and their thoughts. This famous photograph was taken by Robert Frank, a Swiss photographer who became famous for his nuanced photos of American life.
On a lighter note, this drugstore counter is really pushing those 10-cent orange whips. There are no less than ten ads for the delicious drink in this photo! It brings to mind the famous John Candy scene from the movie Blues Brothers. “Orange whip? Orange whip? Three orange whips!”