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Here is our collection of the most offensive ads from times past. Goodyear: When 'There's No Man Around' commercial (1960) https://www.youtube.com/watch?vDn_6OIE0MHg Interesting marketing for the time. Corporate sexism or just a sign of the time? Possibly a sign of things to come?! Lilly Ledbetter sued Goodyear claiming she was paid less than men doing the same work. Kool-Aid Kids In Japan Commercial (1960) https://www.youtube.com/watch?vWMrRd6MYJP8 An extremely politically incorrect 1960 television commercial for Kool-Aid, featuring the Kool-Ad Kids visiting Japan (evidently in the 16th Century, too). Mel Blanc provides the voice of the Japanese Storyman. For more politically-incorrect commercials, click "Next." Women Who Rate A 10 1981 NBC Promo https://www.youtube.com/watch?vKE6psRacc7s I'm just going to let this set in for a minute. Bull of the Woods Chewing Tobacco Commercial (1960) Image via Vivid Winston Silver Watch the commercial by clicking the youtube link below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v8pVtbbYBYA4 I saw this commercial as a kid and asked my dad to buy me some Bull of the Woods. The cute animated cows had me hooked. For more politically-incorrect commercials, click "Next." Beechnut Chewing Tobacco (1970's) https://www.youtube.com/watch?vIM-KRufvUao Leaf chewing tobacco has been known by folks around the world by many names which all mean just "Chewing tobacco". In the states, Chew and Chaw were the most common names that Leaf chewing tobacco was known for hundreds of years. The method of chewing tobacco leaves goes way back in history to the Native North and South Americans, where they would chew the leaves with the mineral Lime to help bring out the Nicotine. The American colonists adapted the practice of chewing tobacco leaves but put an American spin to its manufacture. Flintstones Winston Cigarettes Commercial (1961) https://www.youtube.com/watch?voc1TBBp4dC8 This is definitely unheard of in today's television world... kids cartoons and cigarettes?! BLASPHEMY! Folgers Coffee Commercials (1960s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?vcnjjkgIO3Ck These commercials definitely make me want to switch to tea... For more politically-incorrect commercials, click "Next." Maxwell House Coffee Commercial (1960s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?vYIIlQmRgmyg This has to be the oddest commercial for Maxwell House coffee. somebody must have spiked the coffee with something a tiny bit stronger. JOHNNY SEVEN OMA TOY GUN COMMERCIAL (1964) https://www.youtube.com/watch?vGPhZsauluXM Lengthy, 1964 commercial for one of the most memorable -- and the best selling boys' toy of that year -- of all toy guns, the Johnny Seven OMA (One Man Army) by Deluxe Reading under its Topper Toys line. For more politically-incorrect commercials, click "Next." Frito Bandito Commercial (1960s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?vFbYj7ZyqjYY Fritos are great, but when I watch this, I question if it is okay for me to be eating these chips when they used to have such a politically-incorrect advertisement! Funny Face Drinks Commercial (1960s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?vBn-tpSSnSrs Vintage 1960's commercial for the Kool Aid competitor - FUNNY FACE, which had politically incorrect names like "Injun Orange" & "Chinese Cherry". I personally identify with "Goofy Grape". Post Rice Krinkles Commercial (1965) https://www.youtube.com/watch?vZs-P_u7taMI So-Hi was definitely a politically incorrect advertising spokesman. He was a derogatory oriental stereotype, and his name referred to his height - he was SO-HI. Derogatory to Little People & to Orientals - how, 1960's quaint. Xerox Commercial (1960s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v0GtZ6U2A3DY This Xerox commercial first of all would be irrelevant today, and second of all the theme behind the commercial. Marlboro "Country" Cigarettes Commercial (1960s) https://www.youtube.com/watch?vZiA_jDnTefg Everything that is included in this commercial (besides the cute cows) is just, no. Source: (Youtube)