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more about #publicserviceannouncements more comments → deeemer: It's a metaphor. This was the beginning of the pubic hair waxing movement. #mantrappsa more » Diziet_Sma: Oh, wow - flashback! I remember this. But my favorite is the Learn To Swim one, why the guy who can't swim keeps "losing birds": #mantrappsa more » furthermore: This reminded me of creepy zombie child advert that haunts my dreams, aaaaargh. #mantrappsa more » employeemegan: this is my favorite -- it's so creepy. #mantrappsa more » token_illiterate_commenter: I don't know that I'd mind being captured by a British granny. We could have a nice cuppa and I'd learn the latest gossip about the vicar. Yes, in my ... more » gherkinfiend: Britain loves a random PSA. I wish I could find the one from my childhood warning men (specifically men) about the dangers of not warming up properly ... more » MalinaMango: My first thought on seeing the headline: "This is a frightened city. Over these houses, over these streets hangs a pall of fear. Fear of a new kin... more » sybann: Everything is reminding me of Python today. #mantrappsa more » bangers: FYI: in a lot of countries, especially in East Africa, inter-generational relationships are a huge problem as a vector for spreading HIV/AIDS. women i... more » zombie.nancy is a godess of fierce: You guys, I am just an innocent YOUNG WOMAN. And the menz shouldn't talk to me with anger in their voices. Or give me AIDS. They should think about t... more » Jack_Burton: Alert them to the dangers of men in ties, and their evil tactics: more » electrogeek77: Also, aren't "pregnancy" and "illegitimate children" the same thing? more » HappyHydrozoan is positive disintegration: Dude, when is this from? The message is to ridiculous to be recent, but a vintage PSA using the word "sex?" That would be a surprise. more » zu_zu: What the hell?! It's like the 1950s invaded! So only school girls can get those things from older men, right? Not like drop outs or graduates who migh... more » RollsRoyceRevenge: By the way, how are we supposed to stop older men from having sex with all these school girls? Full body tackle? more » -
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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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What You Don't Know ...
Schoolgirls beware! An Older Man might give you a white rectangle — with AIDS inside! Or perhaps some broken families. [BuzzFeed] -
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Don't Perambulate If You Inebriate (A Cautionary Tale)
In a service-y post at Tara Parker-Pope's New York Times blog, she notes that New Years Day (the early part) is the most fatal day of the year for pedestrians, many of whom are drunk.
