Tag: vintage advertising
Everything’s Archie
There was a time when the back of a cereal box could be almost as exciting as what was inside….
Mr. Bubble Gets You So Clean, Your Mother Won’t Know You
Hey, it’s Saturday, and for a lot of us, that used to mean bath night! Mr. Bubble made bath time…
Small Shots: Mattel’s Hot Wheels Dolls
Small Shots was one of those 1971 toy ideas that sounds strange now, but made sense once you see it….
Did You See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet?
“See the U.S.A. in Your Chevrolet” was one of those ads that did more than sell a car. It sold…
The Frito Bandito
The Frito Bandito was introduced by Frito-Lay in 1967 as a cartoon mascot for Fritos corn chips. He was animated…
When 7-Eleven Was the Store Mom Trusted
This vintage 7-Eleven ad is a perfect snapshot of a different kind of neighborhood convenience store. The ad asks, “Where…
From Scary To Racist
Post Rice Krinkles is one of those cereals that makes you wonder what exactly was going on in the advertising…
Our L’eggs Fit Your Legs
I remember my mom coming home from the grocery store, excited that they had just started selling pantyhose right there…
What Would the Clampetts Be Selling Today?
I remember watching this commercial as a kid, surprised that Jed smoked. I think we all knew Granny smoked, along…
When Tippee-Toes Tiptoed Into Trouble
Leave it to the early 1980s to give us a controversy over a baby doll’s bare bottom. Mattel’s Tippee-Toes was…