Adverts From History That Definitely Wouldn’t Be Approved Today

Advertising is a tricky business. Companies try to sell niche things to as many people as possible. Why do we buy one toothpaste and not another? Some claim cost, others just trust the brand. Where do we get this loyalty from?

We’ve unearthed some adverts from history that are definitely politically-incorrect in today’s climate. In a world where young people find clapping in public problematic, we can’t imagine how they would react to these…