Vintage Ads That Would Be Totally Illegal Now

If you’ve seen the show Mad Men, then you know that the advertising business and the fine gentlemen who ran it were really sensitive to the needs and feelings of women. They would never use sexism and your own basic fears about yourself to try and get you to buy something.

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So yeah, that was a good laugh!

Snap back to reality and we’ve got some really nutso vintage ads that wouldn’t be allowed in decent conversation these days.

1. You know what’s an asset? Not being a sexist douchebag.

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2. I don’t want to know what this man does out of a suit.

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3. “Not Recommended For Children Under 6.” WTF was wrong with people!?!

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4. For those frustrating days when your shampoo makes you want to shoot yourself in the face. We’ve all been there!

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5. No joke, this stuff was actually used to treat malaria.

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Here Are Some Funny Responses to That Peloton Commercial Everyone Is Talking About

Unless you’ve been living in seclusion for the past month or so, you’ve seen the now-infamous Peloton commercial and you’ve heard all the blowback regarding the ad.

You know the one…

People are upset that the commercial sends the wrong message to women and that it is passive-aggressive about weight issues.

Let’s see what folks on Twitter had to say about this…

1. Come on…

2. They’re gonna be very busy…

3. That’s your problem.

4. Oh won’t you please take me home!!

5. Get Out!

6. Nothing at all.

7. She does look a little down.

8. Ransom.

9. I’ll take it!

10. Hahahaha.

11. Do you need help?

12. She’s terrified.

13. An alternate universe.

14. I’ll be waiting…

15. Both stuck in less-than-ideal situations.

What are your thoughts about this commercial and the controversy surrounding it?

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Viral Twitter Thread Shows Just How Ridiculous Stationary Bike Ads Are

Have you seen those ads for Peloton stationary bikes lately? They’re everywhere, and honestly, they’re kind of ridiculous.

Clue Heywood pointed out the silliness of these ads on a viral Twitter thread:

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Why wouldn’t you? It’s not like it’s an eyesore or anything.

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I mean, it’s what I do with my zen garden/home gym.

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Show it off to your neighbors!

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What do you mean everyone doesn’t have a conservatory?

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Love the peacock.

This is my favorite though …

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Who thought this photo was a good idea? The child is in the freaking corner? Good lord.

Peloton bikes: they’re expensive and ridiculous.

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