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just slightly ahead of our time

Panasonic used to have a most excellent tagline.

“Until you push the magic button.”

Panasonic magazine ad from around 1969
Panasonic magazine ad from around 1969

Let’s get this out of the way right away — “Just slightly ahead of our time.” was a fabulous tagline and they’ve never surpassed it. Not even close.

Bone shards:

Did you know you used to be able to get record players installed in your car?

Have you met The Electric Prunes mentioned in the body copy?

Six Panasonic D batteries will set you back around $15 these days. Last time I checked, at least.

Panasonic made the first bread machine. Who knew!? Well, probably Panasonic.

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