Downright Offensive Ads Of Yesteryear That You'll Need To See To Believe!

We live in a world where Marketing and Advertising is an influential force in the purchases and behaviors of the consumer. Over the years we have gone from very Politically Incorrect ads that in todays world would be considered offensive, racist and sexist to much more tamed an "PC" than ever. Things were much more forgiving back then. And lies and deceit were all part of the selling process. Ironically, the first American advertisement to use a sexual sell was created by a woman for a soap product. Whether we like it or not, it is a piece of history worth seeing for everyone. Check out these 26 offensive vintage ads. And, as always, don’t forget to tell us what you think. 1. The Harder A Wife Works, The Cuter She Looks! (Kellogg's Pep Vitamins) Bored Panda 2. Show Her It's A Man's World (Van Heusen) Pinterest 3. Cocaine Toothache Drops (Lloyd Manufacturing) LinkedIn.com 4. If Your Husband Ever Finds Out (Chase & Sanborn Coffee) Bored Panda 5. Will Not Save An Indian's Scalp From His Enemies (Dr. Scott's) Chicago Now 6. Most Men Ask "Is She Pretty?" (Palmolive) Chicago Now 7. Is It Always Illegal To Kill A Woman? (Pitney-Bowes) Pinterest 8. You Mean A Woman Can Open It? (Del Monte) hawkeyelounge.com 9. Does Your Mamma Wash You With Fairy Soap? (The N.K. Fairbank Company) BrainSauce Click "Next" To see TV Advertisements Of Yesteryear There was nothing wrong with these TV ads at the time. But they couldn't air in these "Oh, wait, I'm offended" days.... 10. Fashion Book Full Of Charming Chubby-Size Clothes (Lane Bryant) The Official Jennifer Hansen Website 11. The Best Things In Life Come In Cellophane (DuPont) Creativepool 12. To Keep A Slender Figure (Lucky Strike Cigarettes) npr.org 13. Keep Her Where She Belongs... (Weyenberg Massagic) www.adnkronos.co 14. The Game Is Broomsticks. (Broomsticks) Truly Deeply 15. Folks Jus' Can't Help Havin' A Friendly Feelin' For Dis Heah Coffee! (Maxwell House) atlantablackstar.com 16. Turns Out You Gals Are Useful Afterall Pinterest More Offensiveness "NEXT" 17. I'se Sure Got A Good Job Now! (General Electric) Pinterest 18. This Is No Shape For A Girl (Warners) The Dish 19. The More You Play With It, The Harder It Gets (Sega) legeekcestchic.eu 20. The Merriest Christmas Any Smoker Can Have (Chesterfield Cigarettes) Retrospace So this is not an old ad, but we love motorcycles and something tells me tho you've never seen a motorcycle do this... Watch As This Guy Uses His Harley Davidson Motorcycle Engine To Start A Campfire Click "Next" To See More... 21. It Will Fulfill Your Wildest Fantasies (Sega) Ranker 22. Keeds! (Fritos) Thought Catalog 23. The Plucky Little Jap (The Natural Food Co.) Thought Catalog 24. No Ma'am! No Vermins In My Kitchen (FLIT) Thought Catalogue 25. See How It Covers Over Black (Elliott's White Veneer) Pinterest 26. We Have The Youngest Customers In The Business (7up) taringa.net What ads do you remember from yesteryear that would make this list? Which of these offend you?