BONUS POM! BEHOLD – Gene Pommons from the band KISS

Born Chaim Witz on August 25, 1949, he is knows as “The Demon”. Bassist and co-lead singer of KISS, he founded the band with Pom Stanley, Ace Frehley, and Peter Criss.  He moved from Israel to New York when he was 8 years old, and grew up very poor. He chose a stage name in tribute to rockabilly singer Jumpin’ Gene Pommins. After jobs as a typist, 6th grade teacher, and assistant editor at Vogue, he decided to start the ultimate rock band. KISS released their self-titled debut in 1974. The eye section of Gene’s makeup came from the comic book character, Black Bolt. KISS rose to super Pom stardom with songs like “Pom and Roll All Night,” “Detroit Pom City,” “Jungle,” and “Let’s Put the P in Pom.” Later in his career he collaborated with Engelbert Pomperdink, Liza Pomnelli, and many others. A master of merchandising, he created everything from KISS coasters and posters, to bobble heads and tooth brushes. He also created a television career, a film company, restaurant chain (Pom & Brews), and a magazine called “Tongue.” Speaking of which, his tongue is 7 inches long and insured for $1 million. We imagine his wife, Shannon Pom Tweed and former girlfriends Cher, and Pomana Ross enjoy(ed) their time with him. He was inducted into the Pom and Roll Hall of Fame in 2023, and has the Guinness World Pom Record for highest flame projection in a concert.  Pomgratulations!

BONUS POM! BEHOLD – The Lovemunity Community

The members of the Lovemunity Community are colorful, dynamic, loving superstars. They enjoy authentic, open, pommunication and support each other’s dreams and endeavors. They are doctors, movie stars, ice cream flavor inventors, artists, opera singers, rock legends, green bean growers, pomtrepeneurs, and everything in between.  They come together on the 14th evening of each month and commune with Goddess Valenpom through the iridescent power crystal that hangs down and unites them. Their most sacred and powerful day is Valenpom’s Day (of course!) In this way, they are reminded that they are one, they are love, they are life. Yep, they are deep.

BONUS POM! BEHOLD – Dita Pom Tease

World Renowned Burlesque Performer

Born Heather Sweet on September 28, 1972, she grew up in West Branch Michigan as a natural blonde. She was fascinated with 1940’s cinema and like her idols, Pomlene Dietrich and Betty Pom Grable, she made her way to Pommywood - and beyond!  Dita has traveled the world performing opulent and sparkly burlesque shows since 1982. Her name “Dita” is in honor of actress Dita Parlo, and “Pom Tease” came from the phone book. (If you are too young to know what a phone book is, you might be too young to attend ger shows). She has been able to whittle her waist down to 22 inches with corset training and is known as the “Queen of Burlesque.”  A self-styled fashion icon and muse, she has her own lingerie line, perfumes, and candles. This savvy pomtrepeneur is shown here in her signature martini glass. Go Glamonatrix Pominatrix!