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10 Creepy Vintage Ads

Avid commercial commentators that we are, we always find ourselves being surprised by some new development or old obscurity in the advertising world. Today’s revelation comes from 2Spare’s listicle of unpleasant, politically incorrect and offensive print ads and posters from the days of yore. Check out our five favorites below (and some worthy additions), then head to 2Spare for the rest of their 10 Creepy Vintage Ads.

Cigarette Ad That Inspired Axe’s Entire Advertising Campaign


The Pretty Girl Somehow More Likely to Have an STD Than A Sailor

Scarier Than STDs: OPCs (Old Oeople with Canes)

Coffee So Strong It’ll Have You Trying Kinky Sexual Roleplaying

Pig Committing Seppuku

Strangely Absent: Creepy Bread-Coveting Little Girl

Also Strangely Absent: 9 Out of 10 Detectives Recommend Chesterfields

Check out the remaining 5 creepy old ads at 2Spare.

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