Adverts From History That Definitely Wouldn’t Be Approved Today

Happy Hoovering

This advert wants you to think that your wife will want to get down on the floor and kiss the brand new hoover you bought. Because that’s a normal response to anything – especially cleaning products for only women.

The best part about this is that the thought bubble is empty: as if the buyer – a man – can write in what he thinks she should be thinking. The 1950s was certainly a different time – highlighting the woman’s role at home.