1974 magazine ad for Gingiss Formalwear
Additionally, BoBo Bojovic has one of the most awesomely fantastic names of all time.
BoBo is truly livin’ the dream. Continue reading
This may just be the most 70s ad I’ve found so far.
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Here’s a bit of OshKosh B’Gosh history that may surprise you.
1974 magazine ad for The Guys City Britches
They used to make duds for dudes! Continue reading
Well, they were right about the second thing.
Mid-70s magazine ad for Meriton
My parents had an “audio system” similar to this one.
I’m pretty sure dad bought it at JCPenney, or “the Penney store” as he used to say.
I’m not so sure if it was the catalyst for mom hooking up with dad.
Oops. Shouldn’t have imagined that. Continue reading
“Pound away!” “Whip through!” I think Devo wrote this ad.
1946 magazine ad for Kellogg’s Rice Krispies and Variety pack
Well, no wonder the rest of the family has to work so hard at their clearly defined gender roles — Father’s a damned slacker! Continue reading
Watch out, ladies.
1974 magazine ad for Curlee Clothing Co.
I wonder how they came up with a name like Curlee? Continue reading
Hey baby, are you into hot fomentations?
1946 magazine ad for Battle Creek Equipment Company’s Battle Creek Thermophore
Mmm… Moist heat… Continue reading
I feel pretty. Oh so pretty.
1974 magazine ad for Yardley
I wonder what sort of magnificently manly scent this stuff had…
Eau de dumpster full of sweaty jock straps?
Crusty sock and whisky barf?
Burning chest hair?
Lumberjack taint scrapings? Continue reading
I think I know why we don’t hear much about sky driving these days.
1973 magazine ad for Canadian Club Blended Canadian Whisky
Did people really call Canadian Club “C. C.” back then? Do they now?
Me: “A CC on the rocks, please.”
Bartender: “What the hell is that?”
Me: “It’s what you drink after sky driving.”
Bartender: “What the hell is that?” Continue reading
Sometimes a little cigar isn’t just a little cigar.
1974 magazine ad for Winchester
Looks like several of the gals weren’t willing to ruin their hairdos for a guy with a little cigar.
Oh well, at least the balls are big. Continue reading
Spend a billion bucks on anti-smoking ads… or just show teens this print ad from 1974.
1974 Salem cigarette magazine ad – back cover
Boom. No more smoking teenagers.
You’re welcome, America. Continue reading