Yakov Smirnoff: Yes, a embarrassing ’80s Soviet comedian. But also a producer of embarrassingly mawkish pro-American paintings. He hits all the great themes: Heart-shaped flag behind the Statue of Liberty, check; laughing ’70s Jesus, check; American flag being lifted by dove of peace, check; American flag and Bible combo, check.
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03 November | 10:54 | Jonny TFL
I wish you posted this before I got you the flag/heart insulated travel mug for Christmas!
03 November | 11:28 | josh
man, i get six of those every year!
03 November | 23:57 | Melissa
But I know something you do wish you got six of every year....Yakov Smirnoff Matryoshka Nesting Dolls!
Can one ever have enough matryoshka nesting dolls?
Negatory. I submit that one cannot! Because, and I quote, each one is an original and unique!
Oh, but he had me at "5 piece hand-painted." Had me at "5 piece hand-painted."
PS. Pardon the excessive tags. I only recently mastered their use, and I use them even when it is unnecessary. Because I can, yo.
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