Image of 1940s Superman Balloon from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Superman has always been larger then life, especially when he was a balloon in the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here is a classic photo of the Kryptonian as he is marched down the avenue.

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One Response to Image of 1940s Superman Balloon from Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

  1. Lidian says:

    He looks like he just stuffed himself at some enormous (inflatable) Thanksgiving table with all the other balloons, and has a case of indigestion. Where are those Tums when you need them? No pockets in the leotard, I guess.

    Happy Thanksgiving!




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