Advertising loves to exaggerate, especially when it comes to snacks that are trying to stand out in a crowded market. Over the years, some snack commercials went beyond clever marketing and straight into the world of fiction.
Advertisements from decades past often relied on wild claims to sell products, using bold statements that seem ridiculous today. These vintage ads tried to convince people of benefits that had little to no scientific backing. They exploited emotions, social trends, and cultural beliefs to promote products that promised quick results.
These old ads promised a lot, but most of them were not true.
These seemingly cheerful ads masked deeper controversies, from racism and sexism to misleading claims and ethical missteps.