16 Ads That Tried to Be Funny and Completely Missed
Sometimes, trying to be funny only proves how out of touch an ad agency can be.
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12 Retro Commercials That Made Wild Claims and Got Away With It
These vintage ads didn’t just sell products — they sold dreams, miracles, and a few eyebrow-raising promises that somehow dodged the rules.
14 Commercial Mascots from the Past That Wouldn’t Be Approved Today
A blast from the past, these once-beloved mascots reveal how advertising used to rely on stereotypes, outdated ideals, and eyebrow-raising humor that would never be accepted in today’s more socially aware world.
12 Nostalgic Ads That Used Celebrities in the Weirdest Ways
Advertising has long relied on using famous faces to sell products, but sometimes, the results have been downright strange. Celebrities showed up in the most unexpected ways, doing things that had nothing to do with their actual talents. Looking back now, these ads feel more bizarre than convincing.
16 Ads from the Past That Were Shockingly Offensive
Here's a shocking journey through 16 vintage ads that reveal how once-accepted marketing crossed the line into blatant racism, sexism, and exploitation, reminding us how far we’ve come and why vigilance still matters.
15 Classic Ads That Would Spark Outrage If Aired Today
Here's a shocking look back at 15 real vintage ads that reveal just how far society has come — and how outrageously offensive marketing once was.