Can You Believe These Old Ads - Incredible!

tropo · December 23, 2012

If you can't read this, here is what is says:

How soon is too soon?

Not soon enough. Laboratory tests over the last few years have proven that babies who start drinking soda during that early formative period have a much higher chance of gaining acceptance and "fitting in" during those awkward pre-teen and teen years. So, do yourself a favor. Do your child a favor. Start them on a strict regimen of sodas and other sugary carbonated beverages right now, for a lifetime of guaranteed happiness.

The Soda Pop Board of America.

and...

- Promotes Active Lifestyle!

- Boosts Personality!

- Gives body essential sugars!

A very handsome guy in his day!

Edited December 23, 2012 by tropo

tropo · December 23, 2012

Just some trivia to go along with the ad featuring Ronald Reagan. In the ad the movie "Hong Kong" is beinig promoted, which was released in the US in early 1952, so he would have been 41. That was about the time he married Nancy, 29 years before he became president.

Edited December 23, 2012 by tropo

Shurup · December 23, 2012

There are more of these, I will add later when have time. Like More and more doctors smoking Camel, or heroine drops in children toothpaste - makes them fall asleep faster.

tropo · December 23, 2012

There are more of these, I will add later when have time. Like More and more doctors smoking Camel, or heroine drops in children toothpaste - makes them fall asleep faster.

I have many more - this is just an intro.

jbrain · December 23, 2012

Just some trivia to go along with the ad featuring Ronald Reagan. In the ad the movie "Hong Kong" is beinig promoted, which was released in the US in early 1952, so he would have been 41. That was about the time he married Nancy, 29 years before he became president.

And he got 93 years old, and didn't die from lung cancer.

Thaddeus · December 23, 2012

Just some trivia to go along with the ad featuring Ronald Reagan. In the ad the movie "Hong Kong" is beinig promoted, which was released in the US in early 1952, so he would have been 41. That was about the time he married Nancy, 29 years before he became president.

And he got 93 years old, and didn't die from lung cancer.

Not getting married to Bonzo was sad, not even a civil partnership ..... how times change.

Potosi · December 26, 2012

Just some trivia to go along with the ad featuring Ronald Reagan. In the ad the movie "Hong Kong" is beinig promoted, which was released in the US in early 1952, so he would have been 41. That was about the time he married Nancy, 29 years before he became president.

And he got 93 years old, and didn't die from lung cancer.

Helmut Schmidt, German chancellor 30 years ago and chain-smoking icon is 94 now. Maybe the only person in the world who can smoke wherever he wants, in TV studios, hospitals, palaces, museums, theaters, cinemas. Gets a complain sometimes from bigots, but the authorities disappear them. When he gives an interview for the TV, he smokes close to a pack in half an hour. Still sharp of mind like a razorblade.

BookMan · December 26, 2012

There are more of these, I will add later when have time. Like More and more doctors smoking Camel, or heroine drops in children toothpaste - makes them fall asleep faster.

I have many more - this is just an intro.

The More Doctors Smoke Camel series are good, as are the Lucky Strike series that featured sports stars.

I love these old ads and have many many classic examples

tropo · December 26, 2012

Just some trivia to go along with the ad featuring Ronald Reagan. In the ad the movie "Hong Kong" is beinig promoted, which was released in the US in early 1952, so he would have been 41. That was about the time he married Nancy, 29 years before he became president.

And he got 93 years old, and didn't die from lung cancer.

Helmut Schmidt, German chancellor 30 years ago and chain-smoking icon is 94 now. Maybe the only person in the world who can smoke wherever he wants, in TV studios, hospitals, palaces, museums, theaters, cinemas. Gets a complain sometimes from bigots, but the authorities disappear them. When he gives an interview for the TV, he smokes close to a pack in half an hour. Still sharp of mind like a razorblade.

So what do we take home from this? Smoking is good for your health or is he just one very lucky gent?

Edited December 26, 2012 by tropo

tropo · December 26, 2012

There are more of these, I will add later when have time. Like More and more doctors smoking Camel, or heroine drops in children toothpaste - makes them fall asleep faster.

I have many more - this is just an intro.

The More Doctors Smoke Camel series are good, as are the Lucky Strike series that featured sports stars.

I love these old ads and have many many classic examples

Post some then...

I'll start....