Alexis sent me this list of the 15 creepiest vintage ads of all time, and it seriously may be the best blog post I've ever seen. Also the most disturbing.
The best by far is the Lysol one. In fact, click on the image to read the copy in full. Yes, a scant few decades ago, ads used to advise women that if their marriages faltered, it was always their fault -- and that they should douche with Lysol in order to win their husbands back. Because there is no aphrodisiac quite like the aroma of disinfectant. (I assume this was before pine scent was invented?)
My one question: Just who were these ads targeting? It's women who buy most household products, after all. So I guess back in the '50s, every woman's fantasy was to be turned into a tiger rug ... and have a man step on her head. And that would totally make her want to buy pantyhose.
This is hilarious and amazing! Whoever shared it with you has an uncanny ability to uncover hidden Internet gems!
Posted by: Alexis | Jul 06, 2009 at 07:50 PM
hey great blog good topic So I guess back in the '50s, every woman's fantasy was to be turned into a tiger rug ... and have a man step on her head
Posted by: No Prescription needed | Nov 06, 2009 at 06:15 PM