These Vintage Ads Were Once Socially Acceptable – But Now They Would Never Fly
Crack open a magazine or unfurl your morning paper, and what do you expect to find? Ads! Lots of companies trying to get you to buy their stuff. If you happened across an old newspaper, though, you probably wouldn’t be uplifted or tantalized by how brands shilled their goods – more patronized or offended. Prepare to be shocked as you check out these 40 unbelievable – but totally real – vintage ads.
40. Something’s missing here...
Sure, girls should clean their teeth regularly to keep them bright and healthy. But are women the only ones who should prioritize their dental hygiene? Obviously not – and that’s why this ad rubs us the wrong way. Boys should have been instructed to keep their smiles sparkling, too.
39. A boozy brushing
Check out this vintage product! If regular toothpaste was too feminine – please read that with extreme sarcasm – then there was always this bourbon-infused brand for the guys. We can’t imagine it actually cleaned teeth too well, though...
38. Mum’s the word
Flight attendants don’t really get their dues. They keep passengers safe and comfortable for the duration of a flight – whether for 45 minutes or 18 hours – and that isn’t easy. And, of course, this means they should always be treated with the utmost respect. Though we still find this ad a bit creepy. Why did they have to bring mothers into it?
37. ...But it’ll stick to your lungs
We guess that you’d want non-stick cigarettes so that the smoke wouldn’t linger on your breath. But even if this ad promises you cig-free lips after a smoke break, it can’t promise the same experience for your lungs…
