Vintage ads

16 Snack Foods That Had Wild Commercials

16 Snack Foods That Had Wild Commercials

This listicle features 16 snack food commercials that were so strange, bold, or unforgettable that they became pop culture moments.

12 Old-School TV Ads That Used to Seem Totally Normal

12 Old-School TV Ads That Used to Seem Totally Normal

Many old-school TV ads once seemed normal but would now be seen as inappropriate, misleading, or outdated.

15 Toy Commercials from the ’80s That Wouldn’t Air Today

15 Toy Commercials from the ’80s That Wouldn’t Air Today

This list shows 15 toy commercials from the 1980s that would no longer be allowed on TV today.

13 Ads from the Past That Featured Unexpected Celebrities

13 Ads from the Past That Featured Unexpected Celebrities

This list shows 13 old ads where famous people appeared in ways many did not expect.

18 Classic Ads That Aged Like Milk

18 Classic Ads That Aged Like Milk

Once hailed as creative benchmarks, many vintage advertisements now serve as cringeworthy reminders of changing societal norms. Marketing strategies that once drew laughs or boosted sales can now appear insensitive, sexist, or completely out of touch.

14 Vintage Ads That Are Totally Unacceptable Now

14 Vintage Ads That Are Totally Unacceptable Now

These vintage ads show just how much advertising used to normalize sexism, violence, racism, and body-shaming in ways that now feel shockingly tone-deaf and dangerous.