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“Pound away!” “Whip through!” I think Devo wrote this ad.

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1946 magazine ad for Kellogg’s Rice Krispies and Variety pack

Well, no wonder the rest of the family has to work so hard at their clearly defined gender roles — Father’s a damned slacker! Continue reading →

They drove a Chevrolet Bel Air to the picnic, but drove home in a Ford Thunderbird.

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1955 magazine ad for Van Camp’s Pork and Beans

With six cans of beans at a picnic for four people, this ad is truly magical.

Another thing that impresses me about this ad is the copywriter managed to avoid using any real sentences. Continue reading →