Like many young girls growing up in the U.S. between the years of 1990-2000, I fell into the trap that is Lisa Frank. The out of this world designs, the use of every color in the spectrum, the need to have all the stickers, trapper keepers, notebooks and folders money could buy! I wanted it all!
But looking back, and taking a deeper look into the Lisa Frank portfolio, I’ve noticed that these are some pretty trippy designs – like I wouldn’t be surprised if Lisa herself was on shrooms or something while coming up with this stuff. Yet all of it was genius, and she made millions – and is still making millions – on a new generation of kids eating this stuff up, and the generation like ours, just looking for a sense of nostalgia.
Here are just some of designs that upon further inspection, are actually disturbing, politically incorrect, or just ridiculously weird.
The watermelon is wearing a bikini, yet her insides are still showing.
Aliens need love and platform shoes too.
My cats hang out in my pink high tops all the time too.
#Equality
Were insects a thing that girls were into? Like they’re not even cartoony.
A cute cat angel or Lisa Frank’s subtle message about life after death?
Jaws on acid.
Bitch, I’m fabulous.
Just because they’re golden labs playing in their own sandcastle doesn’t mean they’re American. Check out the flag, racists. Viva Mexico!
Bears can’t do splits.
Just… everything about this gypsy pig is disturbing.
This polar bear is getting a little too close to the Eskimo chick for my liking.
And now she’s with the husky? Polar bear is on to you, son.
Just explain this one to me.
No comment.
In 4th grade, I had a trapper keeper (is that even right?) with the dog and cat wedding photo on it. I’ve never seen that gypsy pig one – I want it! Preferably as a notebook or pocket folder.
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Here’s hoping they have the gypsy pig trapper keeper at the Tuscon factory…
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