not so stylin

The goose has spoken. Autumn is in full swing in the Physics Department, which means that it's time for an update on the latest trends in decor found in the display cases of the Eyring Science Center.

What would a season change be without a new batch of festive fairies? This fall, our fantastical fairy family is joined by these fanciful friends.

Everybody is getting a piece of the leopard print this season. This pretty lady is sporting the print with pride, even throwing in a little glitter to her ensemble to make the look complete.

Rhianna isn't the only one getting in on the crazy hair-do's this season. This fall fairy is letting her locks fly as free as she does while suspended from fishing line in our Graduate Student display case.
One trend that's catching on faster than plaid this season is the swine flu. We seem to have caught this fairy mid gag as he works his way through a especially bad wave of nausea. (When I expressed the opinion that this particular fellow looked diseased, my boss responded by explaining that his expression actually expresses the joy of fall. Go figure.)

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And what could be trendier than having all three of these fashionistas in one display, flanked by festive teddy bears?

The other fabulous addition to our display cases this season are what I like to call Porcelain a la Contortion.

To the untrained eye, these figurines may look like victims of vehicular homicide. Never fear. These cute guys are "tumbling scarecrows and turkeys," just dropped from the sky to spread some Thanksgiving cheer. (This isn't supposed to be a link. I don't know how to make it go away.)