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Wonder Bread
So far as I know, Wonder Bread has not yet returned to the shelves, although the rights to make it have been purchased. One can only hope that the new company revives this old ad campaign.
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Ad source.
Posted By: Paul - Thu Aug 01, 2013 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Food, Sex Symbols, 1940s
Bleachable Moments
The makers of Clorox Bleach are urging everyone on the internet to share their "bleachable moment." Because who hasn't shared a special moment with their bottle of bleach? Like the time you tried to hide those blood stains, perhaps, or had to clean up after an ebola outbreak.
Posted By: Alex - Wed Jul 31, 2013 -
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Category: Hygiene, Advertising
Follies of the Madmen #209
Mysterious infinite regress indicates magnitude of the horror of bad breath?
Original ad here.
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 30, 2013 -
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Category: Body, Business, Advertising, Products, Hygiene, Surrealism, 1940s
Follies of the Madmen #208
Where to begin with this long ad? The surrealism of a Corvette on the Bonanza set? The notion that a sexy spy like Napolean Solo would drive a Corvair? The mashup of Bewitched with Bonanza characters, including the ultra-campy Agnes Moorehead? It's a commercial that just keeps on giving in the weirdness department.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jul 13, 2013 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Television, Surrealism, Crossovers and Mashups, Fantasy, 1960s, Time-travel, Cars
Stop loosening your skin!
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Posted By: Alex - Sat Jul 13, 2013 -
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Category: Advertising
Captain Power
Of course, it was all a hook to sell toys, as the promo above might hint at.
But if you still doubt, check out a larger segment below.
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jul 06, 2013 -
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Category: Television, Toys, Advertising, Products, Science Fiction, 1980s
Follies of the Madmen #207
Cartoon characters from one of the most politically incorrect films of Hollywood history shill for Rambler. Is this why that company eventually went under?
Posted By: Paul - Tue Jul 02, 2013 -
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Category: Animals, Anthropomorphism, Business, Advertising, Racism, Stereotypes and Cliches, 1950s, Cars
Mouth Guard Cleaners, Past & Present
The demure product of today versus the bold product of the past (1962). Which would you choose for your pressing oral hygiene & "mouthpiece filth" needs?
Posted By: Paul - Sat Jun 22, 2013 -
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Category: Business, Advertising, Products, Hygiene, 1960s
Some women are more alive than others
1975 ad for Hanes pantyhose. Is the corollary of this that some women are more dead than others? Also, is Sandy Duncan about to play the piano with her crotch? (via arts-stew)
Posted By: Alex - Mon Jun 17, 2013 -
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Category: Advertising, 1970s
Life in America: 1961
A semi-random slice across the weirdness of history. The first of an occasional series.
Posted By: Paul - Mon Jun 03, 2013 -
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Category: Customs, Food, Sports, Advertising, 1960s
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