These Vintage Ads Would Instantly Be Banned Today

Sure It Was

You know, this copy might be a little bit more believable if you could actually see her head. The first thing noticed was her predisposition to melanoma. Wear some sunscreen, girl!

Proceed at Your Own Risk

It turns out that most women don't respond kindly to strange men whispering "Yo-Ho-Ho!" like a creepy pirate into her ear. The best part of this ad is definitely, "Or (What the hell!) Champagne." Okay, copywriters. You mix champagne and rum and see how you like it.

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The More You Know

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.