The Bizarre World Of Vintage Cigarette, Weight Gain, And Gun Ads

Late 1800s: Cocaine toothache drops, the miracle cure.

1877: Women love chewing tobacco.

1904: Guns so safe, they may as well be toys.

1910s: Tape worms: the miracle diet.

1938: Who cares if the baby swallowed the matches? I need a way to light up!

1943: A naked army bonding party?

1947: Our acceptance of DDT has changed a bit over the years...

1940s: Eat like a man!

1940s: Women today would be quite unenthusiastic about getting a vacuum for Christmas.

1950: Cigarettes that soothe your throat.

1950: Mowing the lawn is much more fun than hanging out with girls.

1952: Everyone wants cigarettes as a Christmas present, right?

1950s: Pepsi used to be for the elite, now it's for everyone, including the Average Joe.

1950s: Babies + plastic bags = no problem.

1950s: Back then it was a joke, now it's a crime.

1950s/1960s: Men won't look at you if you're skinny. Times sure have changed.

1962: Drinking on the job is totally acceptable.

1968: All women love the smell of tobacco, right?

1960s: Gain weight, and you'll also gain men's attention.

1970s: Before Victoria's Secret existed ...

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