Downright Offensive Ads Of Yesteryear That You'll Need To See To Believe!

We live in a world where Marketing and Advertising is an influential force in the purchases and behaviors of the consumer. Over the years we have gone from very Politically Incorrect ads that in todays world would be considered offensive, racist and sexist to much more tamed an "PC" than ever. Things were much more forgiving back then. And lies and deceit were all part of the selling process. Ironically, the first American advertisement to use a sexual sell was created by a woman for a soap product. Whether we like it or not, it is a piece of history worth seeing for everyone. Check out these 26 offensive vintage ads. And, as always, don’t forget to tell us what you think. 1. The Harder A Wife Works, The Cuter She Looks! (Kellogg's Pep Vitamins) 2. Show Her It's A Man's World (Van Heusen) 3. Cocaine Toothache Drops (Lloyd Manufacturing) 4. If Your Husband Ever Finds Out (Chase & Sanborn Coffee) 5. Will Not Save An Indian's Scalp From His Enemies (Dr. Scott's) 6. Most Men Ask "Is She Pretty?" (Palmolive) 7. Is It Always Illegal To Kill A Woman? (Pitney-Bowes) 8. You Mean A Woman Can Open It? (Del Monte) 9. Does Your Mamma Wash You With Fairy Soap? (The N.K. Fairbank Company) Click "Next" To see TV Advertisements Of Yesteryear There was nothing wrong with these TV ads at the time. But they couldn't air in these "Oh, wait, I'm offended" days.... 10. Fashion Book Full Of Charming Chubby-Size Clothes (Lane Bryant) 11. The Best Things In Life Come In Cellophane (DuPont) 12. To Keep A Slender Figure (Lucky Strike Cigarettes) 13. Keep Her Where She Belongs... (Weyenberg Massagic) 14. The Game Is Broomsticks. (Broomsticks) 15. Folks Jus' Can't Help Havin' A Friendly Feelin' For Dis Heah Coffee! (Maxwell House) 16. Turns Out You Gals Are Useful Afterall More Offensiveness "NEXT" 17. I'se Sure Got A Good Job Now! (General Electric) 18. This Is No Shape For A Girl (Warners) 19. The More You Play With It, The Harder It Gets (Sega) 20. The Merriest Christmas Any Smoker Can Have (Chesterfield Cigarettes) So this is not an old ad, but we love motorcycles and something tells me tho you've never seen a motorcycle do this... Watch As This Guy Uses His Harley Davidson Motorcycle Engine To Start A Campfire Click "Next" To See More... 21. It Will Fulfill Your Wildest Fantasies (Sega) 22. Keeds! (Fritos) 23. The Plucky Little Jap (The Natural Food Co.) 24. No Ma'am! No Vermins In My Kitchen (FLIT) 25. See How It Covers Over Black (Elliott's White Veneer) 26. We Have The Youngest Customers In The Business (7up) What ads do you remember from yesteryear that would make this list? Which of these offend you?

Downright Offensive Ads Of Yesteryear That You’ll Need To See To Believe!

By K. Gitter
8 years ago

17. I’se Sure Got A Good Job Now! (General Electric)

18. This Is No Shape For A Girl (Warners)