swine flu victim

inkling

From the Old English, to inkle, meaning to whisper a hint.

Inklings would do this for slow riddle solvers.

coin-operated boy

sitting on the shelf he is just a toy
but i turn him on and he comes to life
automatic joy
that is why i want
a coin operated boy
-Dresden Dolls

Foan ear shell

ear shell from Foa (Tonga) carved into likeness of Joe Namath

Dr. Rex Wray

Father of the x-rated x-ray.
OD'd on orgone.

still standing

harrowed

With the turning of the soil come many surprises.
Ah, Spring!

ProtoRobo

Alice LB-6, streamlined automatronic cigarette salesgirl in service for numerous speakeasies in the 1920s.

Saint Praxades

Back then, Christians took to being thrown into cells in order to season. Praxades took to burying them when they spoiled. Reason enough for her to be martyred and sanctified.