#Leggs – 1970s
#Many ads, but this is just wrong. It dehumanizes a woman, showing that men should walk all over them because of a pair of pants. That’s crazy, but it’s even stranger that the ad ran. Nothing like that could be seen today!
#Nichols Industries Inc – 1950s
#Realistic gun toys aren’t possible today with the many news stories depicting children shooting others. However, the 1950s were different, and this company played on the realistic sound and features. Gun violence wasn’t as prevalent #then, though.
#Kohler Bathroom Fixtures – 1960s
#This bathroom screams 1960s aesthetic, but that’s okay because it was a Kohler’s ad from that period. Still, it’s funny to think about a company advertising avocado-colored appliances. Hopefully, those toilets and tub don’t make a comeback!
#Airflow Company – 1980s
#Sells, even in the 1980s. Though you probably enjoy the scene, it doesn’t do much to focus on the computer hardware. Most people would keep the air conditioning off if their employees walked around like that. Overall, it’s awkward!
#Sears – 1910s
#It’s hard to believe that Sears sold houses, but you also wonder how a 12-bedroom home could cost $6,000! While things were simpler back then and incomes were smaller, it’s still an oddity and something most people can’t even dream about.
#Cigar Institute of America – 1960s
#The 1960s seemed to like comparing modern men to cavemen and treating women like property. This brand thought that men might smoke its cigars if they felt that primal need to go back to clubs. Plus, they could get their own #cavewoman.
#Sears Pikes Peak Hill – 1960s
#There’s something wholesome about this illustrated advert showcasing the Sears Pike Peak Hill Climb toy. You can feel the wonder within the children, and the family seems excited. It actually looks impressive.
#Lucky Tiger Hair Tonic – 1950s
#Lucky Tucker Hair Tonic showcased this ad in the ’50s, promising men their pick of the women if they used the product. That’s not how things work, but the ad campaign still ran for a while.
#Tart-Chestnut Co – 1930s
#The name of the Tart-Chestnut product wasn’t considered inappropriate at the time. However, it’s the perfect example of how word meanings change over time. “Big Tits” is the nickname of the chip company, but that’s not true now!
#Sony – 1960s
#While smartphones are the rage now, people used to carry heavy equipment to record things on video. Clearly, the man is videotaping a bird’s nest, but it still seems a little creepy that he’s in a tree. Maybe he captured something else!
#Kellogg’s – 1930s
#Kellogg’s, the popular cereal manufacturer, chose to sell vitamins in the 1930s. However, they were marketed by telling husbands that their wives would be more energetic and look cuter after using them. Thankfully, this marketing tactic is not used anymore!
#Toothache Drops – 1885
#Many people don’t realize that cocaine was legal in 1885 and was even advertised! These toothache drops contained the drug, and you could buy them at any local pharmacy. You even see kids on the advert!
#Camel – 1940s
#It’s hard to believe a cigarette maker is using a doctor to promote its product. Camel released an advert claiming that more doctors smoke that brand than other cigarettes. This couldn’t work today, and most doctors don’t promote smoking!
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