
17 Ads From the Past That Were Actually Dark
These vintage advertisements seemed innocent until their disturbing messages became clear.
These vintage advertisements seemed innocent until their disturbing messages became clear.
Sometimes, the most unforgettable commercials are the ones so controversial or shocking that they got pulled after just one airing, carving their place in advertising history as bold misfires and cultural lightning rods.
These seemingly cheerful ads masked deeper controversies, from racism and sexism to misleading claims and ethical missteps.