Not the most elegant of euphemisms, but effective nonetheless.
Ladies, it’s time to clip your poodles.
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The Giblet that Refreshes
The Fifties were a dark time, especially since they hadn’t yet figured out the recipe for Coca-Cola-glazed turkey.
1959 two-page Coca-Cola / Coke Thanksgiving magazine ad
“Grandma, did you forget to make the damned potatoes again?”
Somewhere between Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours and Tusk, there was this.
Ludwig Rockers magazine ad with Mick Fleetwood from the back cover of Canadian Musician, April 1979
Forget the drum heads, Mick, and let’s talk about that glorious coat!
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And that’s why Bob in Accounting is no longer allowed to write advertising copy.
As I trudged through this rambling, convoluted bit of century-old writing, I started to hear it in the voice of Mojo Jojo (Roger L. Jackson) from The Powerpuff Girls and it suddenly became much, much better.
Pierce-Arrow Motor Car Company ad found on the back cover of a 1917 Life magazine.
It still doesn’t explain the blacksmith though.
“Umm… Excuse me, but why am I even in this ad?”
when your child needs an enema…
Santa Claus was born in a barn, apparently.
1947 Coca-Cola / Coke Santa Claus Christmas Ad
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“It’s like trying to swallow a mouthful of thumbtacks.”*
Black Velvet Blended Canadian Whisky ad from a 1974 magazine.
You know how a prisoner is offered a final cigarette before being executed by firing squad?…
1974 magazine ad for Old Gold
Eek.