Follies of the Madmen #401



Not quite sure why a kangaroo would be deemed an apt symbol for a conservation-minded USA citizen. Weren't there any miserly Scotsmen available?

Original ad here.
     Posted By: Paul - Mon Dec 17, 2018
     Category: Animals | Anthropomorphism | Business | Advertising | Money | Stereotypes and Cliches | 1940s | Alcohol





Comments
I get that the message here was "Stay home and drink and when you do go out shopping, buy lots of liquor."
Posted by KDP on 12/17/18 at 12:19 PM
After reading each four line poem, I wanted to say "Burma Shave".
Posted by Fritz G on 12/18/18 at 08:30 AM
Ah yes, "Burma Shave". Not so long ago I had to explain that phrase to a younger friend. They were able to see examples on youtube.
Posted by Steve E. on 12/18/18 at 05:18 PM
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