Category: The Advertising

U&I Gingerbread boy does not know that he will be eaten.
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Gingerbread boy is oblivious

   November 22, 2023  0 Comments on Gingerbread boy is oblivious

U&I Sugar had a mascot, maybe only at Christmas? A gingerbread boy, smiling because he doesn’t know that his fate…

Sell Christmas cards now
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Barrel of Fun 1953

   November 8, 2023  0 Comments on Barrel of Fun 1953

I think the lady has been sampling the “Barrel of Fun” assortment.

Comic book ads to disappoint kids
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BE the death of the party!

   October 2, 2023  0 Comments on BE the death of the party!

Sarge (Sad Sack) comic book featuring this Regence novelty ad… It gives a kid a break from the relentless violence inflicted on the Sad Sack by Sarge. Beetle Bailey had it a lot easier.

The QFC King mascot
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QFC King deposed? Ads are fickle.

   August 7, 2023  0 Comments on QFC King deposed? Ads are fickle.

This 1963 “Prudence Penny” insert in the Seattle PI indicates that this is the first Christmas for the little QFC king.

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A poll for the ladies

   May 29, 2023  0 Comments on A poll for the ladies

Tampax once asked; Which one does NOT use Tampax? I think it’s the lady on the upper right. She can’t…

Pig bristle toothbrush ad
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Fun facts to know and tell

   May 24, 2023  0 Comments on Fun facts to know and tell

There is something wrong with this, but I can’t quite put my finger on it. Apparently pigs used to brush…

Mary Dismal needs Midol (Old advertisement)
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Midol for Men

   March 28, 2023  0 Comments on Midol for Men

I used to work with a guy who always seemed to be “MANstruating” – He didn’t limit himself to just…

Stout Malt Liquor Party People
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After the bad times

   March 5, 2023  0 Comments on After the bad times

We were discussing what we are going to do after this pandemic lunacy fades away. There is a lot to…

Trix Bunny back of cereal box
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Cereal Mascots on the prowl

   May 4, 2022  0 Comments on Cereal Mascots on the prowl

I was having a bowl of Golden Grahams, reading the back of the cereal box (Having forgotten to bring my…

Four Food to Never Eat CLICKBAIT ad
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Number 4 will shock you!

   April 29, 2022  0 Comments on Number 4 will shock you!

This clickbait ad says that if I quit eating a certain four foods that my belly fat will just melt away.