Color by number is a popular activity that involves coloring in pictures using a numerical color code. It is often enjoyed by both children and adults as a fun and relaxing way to create art. The concept of color by number is simple but engaging. A picture is divided into numerous small sections, each assigned a specific number. A key or color guide accompanies the image, providing a list of numbers and their corresponding colors. Participants then use this guide to color in each section, matching the numbers to their corresponding colors.
The quality of this video isn’t very good but it shows the trippy McDonaldland TV commercial from 1971, which I think you will agree looks A LOT like the Kroffts’ H.R. Pufnstuf:
The quality of this video isn t very good but it shows the trippy McDonaldland TV commercial from 1971, which I think you will agree looks A LOT like the Kroffts H. It was syndicated by itself from September 1974 to June 1978 and in a package with six other Krofft series under the banner Krofft Superstars from 1978 to 1985.
Participants then use this guide to color in each section, matching the numbers to their corresponding colors. The popularity of color by number has increased in recent years, with the availability of apps and online platforms that offer digital coloring options. This allows users to easily select colors and fill in the sections with a simple tap or click.
The McDonald’s Ads That Mimicked ‘H.R. Pufnstuf’
Here’s a little interesting piece of pop culture history that want to share with you all! Did you know that McDonald’s once ripped off Sid and Marty Krofft’s TV show of live-action, life-sized puppets, H.R. Pufnstuf?
Back in the early 1970s, McDonald’s ad agency consulted with the Kroffts’ about doing an ad campaign called McDonaldland that was similar in look and feel to H.R. Pufnstuf. McDonaldland’s characters would be adaptations of the ones from the Kroffts’ popular Saturday-morning show.
The quality of this video isn’t very good but it shows the trippy McDonaldland TV commercial from 1971, which I think you will agree looks A LOT like the Kroffts’ H.R. Pufnstuf:
Here’s another:
Here’s the song’s lyrics:
Get yourself ready for a trip through McDonaldland,
Take along a friend and grab ahold of Ronald’s hand,
Follow Ronald McDonald through the land of apple pie trees,
and don’t be surprised if you meet Big Mac and Big Cheese.
There are thick shake volcanoes, you’ll even find a french fry stash
Now just turn around and see if you won’t find a hamburger patch
as you’re heading for…A McDonald’s…in McDonaldland.
“According to Hal Erickson’s book Sid and Marty Krofft, the ad men asked the Kroffts some pretty specific questions about their creative and technical processes, right down to what fabrics they used and how they got the characters’ mouths to move.”
In short, the Kroffts’ were told the campaign was cancelled, but, in 1971, the McDonaldland commericals began to air. So, they sued and won.
“The Kroffts sued McDonald’s for ripping off their idea and technology, and the legal battle stretched until 1977. …In the end, the Kroffts won $50,000, and according to Erickson’s book, ‘have regularly collected checks from McDonald’s, while the hamburger people have done their best to keep the particulars of the case out of the public’s earshot.'”
“McDonaldland itself, as it was depicted in the commercials, was a magical place where plants, foods, and inanimate objects were living, speaking characters. In addition to being the home to Ronald and the other core characters, McDonaldland boasted a theme park of “Thick Shake Volcanoes”, anthropomorphized “Apple Pie Trees,” “French Fry Bushes” (where McDonald’s French Fries grew from bushes), “The Hamburger Patch” (where McDonald’s hamburgers grew out of the ground like plants), “Filet-O-Fish Lake”, and many other fanciful features based around various McDonald’s menu items. In the commercials, the various beings are played by puppets or costumed performers, very similar to those used in the popular H.R. Pufnstuf TV show.”
H.R. Pufnstuf is a lot of fun, as are all of the Krofft brother’s creations. You can get the complete series on DVD:
H.R. Pufnstuf is a children's television series produced by Sid and Marty Krofft in the United States. It was the first Krofft live-action, life-sized-puppet program. The seventeen episodes were originally broadcast from September 6, 1969, to December 27, 1969. The broadcasts were successful enough that NBC kept it on the Saturday morning schedule until August 1972. The show was shot at Paramount Studios and its opening was shot at Big Bear Lake, California. Reruns of the show aired on ABC Saturday morning from September 2, 1972, to September 8, 1973, and on Sunday mornings in some markets from September 16, 1973, to September 8, 1974. It was syndicated by itself from September 1974 to June 1978 and in a package with six other Krofft series under the banner Krofft Superstars from 1978 to 1985. Reruns of the show were featured on TV Land in 1999 as part of their "Super Retrovision Saturdaze" Saturday morning-related overnight prime programming block and in the summer of 2004 as part of their "TV Land Kitschen" weekend late-night prime programming block, and was later shown on MeTV from 2014 until 2016.
Color by number is not only a recreational activity but also has educational benefits. It helps children develop their number recognition skills and hand-eye coordination. Additionally, it can teach them about color theory and how colors can be blended and combined to create different effects. For adults, coloring by number can be a way to relax and unwind. It provides a low-pressure creative outlet and can serve as a form of mindful meditation. The repetitive and focused nature of coloring can help calm the mind and reduce stress. Color by number is also a great way to create beautiful artwork, even for those who may not consider themselves artistically inclined. With the color guide providing clear instructions, anyone can create a finished piece that is visually pleasing and satisfying to complete. In conclusion, color by number is a popular activity enjoyed by people of all ages. It offers a fun and engaging way to create art while also providing educational and therapeutic benefits. Whether done through traditional paper and pencil or digital platforms, coloring by number is a versatile and enjoyable pastime..
Reviews for "Immerse Yourself in a Witchy Coloring Experience"
1. Name: Susan
Rating: 1/5
Review: I was really disappointed with "Witch color by number." The concept sounded fun, but the execution was terrible. The coloring pages were pixelated and blurry, making it impossible to see what I was even coloring. The colors were also limited and didn't match the numbers, so it was just a guessing game. The app was riddled with ads, popping up every few seconds, which made the experience extremely frustrating. Overall, I would not recommend this app to anyone.
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Rating: 2/5
Review: I thought "Witch color by number" was an average coloring app. The concept was intriguing, but the app itself lacked depth. The coloring pages were repetitive, with similar designs appearing again and again. The app also didn't offer many color options, making it mundane after a while. Additionally, the app was slow and glitchy, often freezing or crashing, which was very frustrating. Overall, I think there are better coloring apps out there that offer more variety and a smoother experience.
3. Name: Emma
Rating: 1/5
Review: I found "Witch color by number" to be a complete waste of time. The coloring pages were extremely simplistic and lacked creativity. The colors were also very limited, and you couldn't even mix or create custom shades. The app constantly bombarded me with ads, which made it difficult to enjoy the coloring experience. Furthermore, the app frequently crashed, forcing me to start over and lose all my progress. I would not recommend this app to anyone who wants a quality coloring experience.