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    hughman: my family did this at christmas too! if by BBs you mean chilly stares of disapproval and by basement you mean parked in front of the teevee while my m... more »
    piratabeata: My dad made sure my sister and I knew how to use a BB gun, lol. We did target practice in the basement, just like the ad suggested! more »
    boobookitteh: I was raised by Northeastern liberal elites, so I have zero gun knowledge. Do people really play with guns in their rec rooms and basements? That se... more »
    athenasadidas: I got one of these for my brother for Christmas when he was ten. My dad helped me find it online and I paid for it. The look on my bro's face when h... more »
    limegreenandtangerine: Christmas at the Palin house. more »
    HappyHydrozoan is positive disintegration: The NRA approves of this child-friendly message! more »
    shefightsback: Ahhh, smells like middle school tears and disappointment. more »
    Thus Spake KATE!: ahem. at least that woman is....an adult. more »
    Thus Spake KATE!: barf. image screwed up. more »
    kkatt: I must admit I have always loved this perfume. Does it still exist? I would totally get some and wear it un-ironically. more »
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    "You'll Shoot Your Eye Out, Kid."

    According to this vintage holiday ad for Red Ryder BB Guns Daisy rifles, "You'll have tons of fun shooting outdoors—or in your own basement or rec room with Mom and Dad." Click to enlarge. [Vintage Ads]
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    Today's Prize For Fetishizing Virginity Goes To…

    ...this vintage ad for Love's Baby Soft: "Because innocence is sexier than you think," it reads, as she slides a hand up her skirt and contemplates sucking on that Lolita-esque lollipop. [Vintage Ads]
  • #letthemeatcasserole

    Forbidden, Um, Fruit

    The Mott's "Forbidden Food" diet could apparently help you fit into a sexy white jumpsuit — if you subsisted on chicken a la king, casseroles, and what looks for all the world like a giant pot of blood. [Vintage Ads]
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    New Freedom Maxi Pads Let You Watch TV On The Beach

    Beware of New Freedom maxi pads: their polka-dot pouches will inspire you to go anywhere and do almost anything. Can you believe there was a time when un-pouched maxi pads kept us captive in our homes? [Everything Is Terrible]
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    "Funky" Jean Jacket Is The Perfect Christmas Gift For Fashionable Teen Boys

    "Remember," notes this amazing vintage ad, "Designer denim jackets are not only for women and children. Men and teenage boys like to be fashionable, too!" And how! This dude looks positively thrilled with his bedazzled gift. [Vintage Ads]
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    Alpine Cigarettes: Approved By The Mother Of The First Kid Sent By Television

    I have no idea what's going on here, you guys. Apparently, "when you think Alpine," you think Mike Teevee's mother vacuuming an insane room alongside a woman who is "not included among your 200 free gifts." Click to enlarge. [VintageAds]
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    "If You Need A Brassiere, Wear One."

    Just one of the helpful "tips for single ladies" accompanying what appears to be the world's worst date, between an insolent slattern and a priggish asshole. Now put your hands up! [SadandUseless]
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    "Unique" Always Has Such An Ominous Ring

    ...as does unlimited in-air malt liquor. [Vintage_Ads]
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    “'Frigidine' Dries The Tissue In The Skin, Removing It."

    For that "Saint Bartholemew" look, apparently all the rage in 1929. [ModernMechanix]
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    Lady's Got A Gun: Moms Love Fashion, Firearms

    The garage-sale raiders at Everything is Terrible found this video from the '80s encouraging moms to use guns — and to know what they are and not be afraid of them, apparently. "Let's do some shooting. Then we'll go shop." More »
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    "O-O-Oh, Santa— I Just Love That Microsheen Shine!"

    Miss Microsheen here is apparently quite impressed by Santa's shiny shoes, as the Microsheen shine tells people that Santa is "really going places," though I'm still not sure which places this ad wants our minds to go. [VintageAds]
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    "Play Safe With Your Young Ones—Make Sure They Get Sugar Every Day."

    The next time anyone gives me crap about eating Pop-Tarts with a side of Sweet Tarts for breakfast, I'm going to show them this vintage ad, which praises the powers of sugar, claiming that "sugar's got what it takes." [VintageAds]
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    "Do It Yourself… Make The Most Of You… Blow Up!!"

    Christmas 1960 was… pointier than Christmas 2009 — specifically "G," the "Venus" number. And was "E" supposed to be worn over a long-sleeved shirt? Click to enlarge. (That's what she said.) [Vintage Ads]
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    "And Don't Blame Your Boss! It's Your Own Fault!"

    It's hard not to feel bad for this poor shmo, what with his ambitious wife and this obnoxious kiwi ganging up on him. Because he was already feeling so good about himself...[Vintage_Ads]
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    Style Tips From Tippi Hedren's Model Life

    The magazine may date from 1953, but the advice (via Modern Mechanix) is timeless. Let's learn from our farmer/model godmother, Tippi, as she juggles the responsibilities of running "from one New York studio appointment to the next" while also...raising horses. More »
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    "Papa Says It Won't Hurt Us"

    This 1913 ad, showing a little girl playing with a gun in bed to demonstrate the safety of Iver Johnson's revolvers ("accidental discharge impossible") was, obviously, a lawsuit waiting to happen. [AdRants]
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    Peggy Olson Was Totally Team Jacob

    Sparkly vampires may be all the rage now, but as you can see from this vintage Cutex lipstick ad, at one point in time it was quite fashionable to choose between Team Jacob's Grandfather and Team Hot Mummy. [VintageAds]
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    You Can Read About Women With Run-Free Pantyhose, Or You Can Become Them

    Even baby-feminist Peggy Olson would have a problem with the way they threw the word "disarming" in there just so nobody thinks Mystrece pantyhose make these not-so-quietly sensational women too powerful or uppity. And she looks so comfortable! [Vintage Ads]
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    Luckily For All The "Real Men" Out There...

    Even the skinniest of minnies will be putting on plenty of "firm, attractive inches" this weekend! [DietChronicles]
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    Ok, We Promise We'll Stop Referencing Mad Men

    But, come on: who could resist a Joan reference here?! [Vintage_Ads]
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    Now Playing: Vintage American Fashion With A Sepia Twist

    B. Vikki Vintage is a blog (and an Etsy shop) highlighting vintage images of African Americans. After the jump, a walk through fashion history. More »
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    "There's A Man-Sized Feeling Of Power In Smoking A Cigar…"

    How exactly does it "bring out the caveman"? Why is she the one in a Jungle Jane ensemble? And aren't the club and the cigar phallic symbols? So many questions. [Vintage Ads]
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    This Was Not The Work Of Don Draper.

    We don't think, that is.
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    "Put A Scoop Of His Favorite Ice Cream Or Sherbet In A Tall Glass"

    The part about making a float for yourself comes much later in the text, ladies. Men first. [Vintage Ads]
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    Got A Girlfriend? Got A Boyfriend?

    Whatever, everyone likes a saucy minx in a swimsuit, ballet slippers and miniature sunbonnet! [Vintage_Ads]
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    PSA: Beware Of Grannies Setting "Mantraps"

    In 1974, after the British eradicated drunk driving and drug abuse, they began running the public service announcement at left, which highlights the danger of putting down rugs on newly-polished floors. [Buzzfeed]
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    "Superbly Sculpted By A European Artist"

    The "erotica" phone is the "ultimate conversation piece," get it? Put the hole close to your mouth to begin. Are you at all surprised that the price is $69.95? [Vintage Ads]
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    Nancy Sinatra Takes Us On A Mad, Mad Trip Through The World Of RC Cola

    In this swingin' commercial from 1967, Nancy Sinatra dances around in silk pajamas and sings about the greatness of RC Cola, which apparently tastes great in a wine glass (who knew?). Do you think Don Draper would approve? [VintageAds]
  • #clips

    This Antidepressant Needs No Prescription

    My friend sent this to me and I sincerely believe it's an instant mood-booster. You will feel happy and energized! Or, perhaps, lazy. Another here. [YouTube]
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    Remember The Time

    Insert "Lindsay" or "Britney" joke here. [Vintage_Ads]
  • #auntflo

    Douchetastic

    Via DoubleX, a slideshow of the euphemism-laden, blue-fluid-soaked history of marketing to...down there. [DoubleX]
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    Wearing A Nice Suit Makes You King Herod Or Somthing

    Are these women about to do the dance of the seven veils? By the by: that "vixen under the veil" fetish? It's been going on a long time. [Vintage Ads]
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    "If You Want To Be Popular, You Can't Afford To Be Skinny."

    In this vintage ad, actress Linda Peck raves about "Wate-On," a weight-gain product that she "and so many other Hollywood actresses depend on...to help keep shapes shapely." It's pretty fascinating when you compare it to today's celebrity endorsements. [Vintage Ads]
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    In 1963, Vodka Was Neutral On Oranges, Totally Anti-Pants

    "In the war of oranges," this vintage ad claims, "Smirnoff is neutral." I don't think they can say the same about their stance on the War of Pants vs. No Pants. Click to enlarge. [VintageAds]
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    Vintage Ads, Courtesy Of Sterling Cooper

    In this edition, Bert Cooper insists Pete Campbell's next ad campaign sends the white right message to clients. [Vintage Ads]
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    Wait, Why Is "Witch" In Sneer Quotes?

    "Step by step you begin to release the Ancient Mysteries known only to Sages and Magi...mysteries which have their origins in the Great White Brotherhood, the Essenes and the Therapurae." Oh, and East 45th Street. [Vintage_Ads]
  • #oldiesbutgoodies

    "Watch Out, Mother!"

    This vintage Band-Aid ad warns a pumpkin-carving mother that "if that knife slips, the goblins may not get you, but germs might!" Uh, she's carving a pumpkin on her lap. If goblins don't get her, the ambulance might. Yikes! [VintageAds]
  • #timeandtide

    Laundry Fetishists Rejoice: Tide Has "What You Want"

    Apparently "Tide's a sudsing whizz even in hardest water." It's enough to make you want to embrace your box of Tide so tightly that little hearts squirt right out of it. If you're into that kind of thing. [Vintage Ads]
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    "1950s Remedies For Abnormal And Normal Men And Women"

    "Don't be old-fashioned," says this sex manual from the oh-so-enlightened 1950s. Topics include "first bridal sex act" (hottt) and "sensation parts of woman" — but why is the very first one on the list "blood relation marriage?" [Vintage Ads]
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    "For Complete Feminine Hygiene, Rely On Lysol"

    This is the second Lysol-as-recommended-douche-product ad that we've seen, but it doesn't make it any less horrifying. Here, a woman's marriage to "Dave" is in trouble, due to her lack of Lysol-douching. Dump him, lady! Click to enlarge. [Vintage Ads]
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