What Happened to Chicago’s Giant Lips?

Patreon:   / chicagolandhistory   TikTok: @ChicagolandHistory_YT For decades, the giant red Magikist Lips were one of the most unforgettable landmarks along Chicago’s expressways. Towering above passing traffic and glowing in red neon, the strange signs became a symbol of Chicagoland—and for generations of drivers, seeing the lips meant you knew exactly where you were. But where did the Magikist Lips come from? Why did a rug-cleaning company put enormous flashing lips beside Chicago’s highways? And what eventually happened to them? In this video, we explore the strange history of Magikist Rug Cleaners, the story behind its famous red lips logo, the massive Magikist signs seen along the Kennedy, Edens, Eisenhower and Dan Ryan expressways, and how these unusual advertisements became beloved Chicago landmarks. It’s the story of one of the strangest and most fondly remembered pieces of roadside history in Chicagoland. Subscribe to Chicagoland History for more forgotten Chicago stories, lost landmarks, vintage memories, strange local history and nostalgia from Chicago and its suburbs. #Magikist #ChicagoHistory #Chicagoland #ChicagoNostalgia #VintageChicago #ForgottenChicago