There is no doubt that society today has come a long, long way since the olden day. Although this is a good thing most of the, sometimes, it feels like some people find something to be offended in just about anything that is put out nowadays.
That’s why these vintage ads, had they been presented today, would have been crucified brutally. Not that they wouldn’t have deserved it. But, the times have past, and there is nothing we can do about it now, except laugh about how truly horrifying they were!
Cola or… Cool-a?
“How Soon is Too Soon?” says the title before launching into a bunch of gibberish about how “laboratory tests” have proven that you should give your kids cola (from a very young age, deducing from the image used) so that they are easily accepted socially. What it fails to state are the seriously detrimental qualities these sugary, carbonated beverages impart on anyone’s health, let alone a child’s!
Who Needs Marriage Counseling…
When you can just train your wife? If that sounds interesting to you, then read this ridiculous ad featuring a woman wearing apparently only an apron serving her husband drinks list the 5 easy lessons that show you how to do that. You can even write to them, it seems, perhaps for tips on how to handle those extra stubborn ones?
Cigarettes to the Rescue!
Feeling frustrated with your child? Smoke up and you won’t anymore, apparently. Post-Natal Depression? Nothing a cigarette can’t fix! Feeling like your lungs are collapsing and maybe you have lung cancer? Uhh… Yay, you won’t have to deal with the little brat once you’re dead…?
Lipstick like What?
Geez, did they really need to bring grandma into this? This ad’s advice to you is basically to get your man thinking about his grandma if you want him to kiss you. Whoever thought of that idea must have been high as a kite!
Innocent OR Sexy?
What is with these vintage ads and little children? This one is just plain wrong, and reads like an advertisement for pedophiles… “innocence is sexier than you think”? Seriously, what were they thinking?
Racism Sells
Is the color of your skin black, brown, or any shade other than white? It must probably be because your mother doesn’t use that fancy kind of soap on you! This ad portraying a clean, well-dressed white child looking upon a black one with dirty clothes with disdain is the perfect depiction of racism.
