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Segregated America
17 Photos, taken between 1937 — 1943. 1939, Waco, Texas. Exclusively sponsored by Coca-Cola. Russell Lee / Via loc.gov 1939, South Carolina. Marion Post Wolcott / Via loc.gov 1940, Durham, North...
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Probably The Worst Mascot In Advertising History
And the most ineffective. He was the evil “Mr. Coffee Nerves” — the anti-spokesman for coffee substitute Postum. And his 1950s ads were pure fucking insanity. Scream, young man. SCREAM! Via...
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Extremely Honest Political Slogans (NSFW)
No “chicken in every pot” bullshit lie from these candidates . Via The Philippines. The lower line translation is: "Continue moving forward." Via copyranter.blogspot.com From 1916. Frank Streat. Man...
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10 Better New Yahoo! Logos
A Tumblr has, of course, been established for “designers” to post their visions of a better new Yahoo! logo. Webdings. View Entire List ›
View ArticleThe Best Mayoral Political Ad Of 2013
Via Minneapolis. Wagner is one of 10 declared Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party candidates — and 34 overall — running for the office of Mayor of Minneapolis.Emerging from and descending back into a lake...
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"Excuse Me, While I Brief This Spy..."
Presenting President Barack Jimi Obama Hendrix. Via ibelieveinadv.com Ad is for Radio Metro 88.5 FM, in Ecuador.The President looks pretty foxy.The unending advertising exploitation of Barack Obama...
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20 Uniquely Brilliant Business Cards
Your card can be the best piece of advertising for your business. The business card of Bentply, a London modernist furniture store, turns into a modernist chair. Via psfk.com Canadian landscaper's...
View ArticleIf Only All Fast Food Ads Were This Good
New Burger King commercial, via Norway. Even though the premise is ridiculously contrived, the spot works because:1. The writing, acting, casting, directing, editing, even the genie's outfit are all...
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The Best Condom Ads From Around The World
Safe Sex Tour 2013 starts now! Durex. Angry Sperms. Via mazzufun.tumblr.com South Korea. Durex. "Love Sex." Adorable with a funny payoff.Well done.Ad agency: Unknown. France. Intimy condoms. Woman:...
View ArticleBritish People Not Very Happy With Red Bull "Titanic" Ad
The UK’s ASA has received “around 50 complaints” about the commercial which suggests that disaster could have been averted if only the ocean liner had stocked the energy drink. The commercial first...
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K-TEL Presents: Difficult-To-Strip-To Hits
Challenge probably not accepted. Via Twitter: @DJRotaryRachel This wonderful fake K-TEL album was created by Sean Tejaratchi at LiarTownUSA and Rachel Lichtman (@DJRotaryRachel).
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Only The Manliest Whiskey Ads
If your favorite drink is a Cranberry Anything, just move on, son. Jim Beam. Campaign by Mike McQuade. Via allanpeters.com Jim Beam Campaign by Mike McQuade. Via allanpeters.com Jim Beam. Truth. Ad...
View ArticleEmmys Pick Best Commercial Of The Year
They picked the right one. The Canon ad, titled "Inspired," is just the perfect camera commercial.Last night, it deservedly won the 2013 Emmy Award for Outstanding Commercial at the 65th Annual...
View ArticleNew Zealand Produces The Best PSAs In The World
This new drug-driving commercial is a wonderful little stoner play put on by three adorable Māori children. "Blazed" Via reddit.com This ad, for the New Zealand Transport Agency titled "Blazed —...
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University's Awesome Yet Flawed Motivational Sign
The Dude can’t abide. On the campus of VU University of Amsterdam. Via reddit.com
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Recent Fashion Ads That Were Actually Good
Though most fashion creative directors wouldn’t know an idea if it walked naked down a runway, sometimes labels get it right. A London fashion week celebration. Iggy Pop for John Varvatos. Way back in...
View ArticleFrom The Valley Of The Jolly Green Giant Penis
In a new web video, the Green Giant vegetable brand goes blue. The Jolly Green Giant used to be really, really creepy.But, that was unintentional (probably, I can't say for sure).Now, he's really,...
View ArticleKim Jong-Un Nukes Dennis Rodman In Wonderful Pistachios Ad
It’s quick, painless, BOOM, he’s gone. Kudos to Paramount Farms for turning around an ad while the scenario is still fresh in the world's collective mind.BOO-dos to Paramount Farms for not taking the...
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1990s Downtown Manhattan Was The Coolest Place On Earth
All images via the best 1990s Manhattan photo blog on the web — bar none — Gregoire Alessandrini’s New York City in the 1990s . Artwork "The Wall" (gateway to Soho) built by Forrest Myers, taken down...
View ArticleThe Best 9-Year-Old Pitchman Ever
He’s a fast-talking Aussie named Teddy. And he’s here — representing IKEA — to tell us adults to make more time for living. Teddy's got himself a future as a professional talker of some sort.The boy...
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