You and Your Johnson [weird ads]

This 1970's TV spot for Johnson motors is blatantly suggestive.

"You, your girl, and your Johnson."

The Logo Rainbow [awesome]

The Logo Rainbow, via Dan Meth.com.

Wate-On Helps You Gain Weight [then & now].

"I Put on 10 pounds, 3 ounces!"

This newspaper advertisement from the 1960's for a weight-gaining product is quite a testament to the ever-changing sociocultural values throughout the decades. In modern times one couldn't dream of seeing a product marketed to help you put on weight; diet cookies, drinks, and fads are the norm now.

Mattresses for "Heavy People." [photo fail]

This sign was posted on a storefront in Oaklawn, Illinois; a paper testament to the obesity epidemic in America.

Video Games through the Ages.

I really want the Magnavox Odyssey and the Telstar. Like mad.





The Telstar is "the most exciting game you will ever see on your TV ," don't you know?



Also, I would feel it almost blasphemous if I didn't mention the Atari. I had an Atari. I had an Atari because I was bad ass.

Sexism in Advertising: Your Vagina is a Void

Women's genitals are not portrayed with nearly the same reference, respect, and even admiration that the male phallus is given in media and throughout society in general. Here is (another) sexist vag-negative ad that just reinforces womens' already low genital self esteem.

Read more about it here on Feministing.