The Fascinating History of the Pink Flamingo Lawn Ornament - Bob Vil
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Call them cute, kitschy, tacky, iconic, or ironic, there’s no denying that plastic pink flamingo lawn ornaments have taken up residence not just on our lawns, but also on our American identity.
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The Fascinating History of the Pink Flamingo Lawn Ornament - Bob Vil
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