Here Are 18 Beauty Ads From The Past That Would Result

Throughout history, a lot have things have changed in our society. Groups of people have gained rights and, in general, we are more open minded and progressive.

There was a time, however, when advertisements were a little more aggressive than they are today. Modern advertisements still pressure men and women to look a certain way, but at least they try not to use the word “chubby.” Some of these may be … slightly offensive.

: 1.) Judge yourself, ladies, because everyone else is judging you.

: 2.) WHEW, good thing he was there to remind her to eat less.

: 3.) Food is for dopes. Eat mints instead.

: 4.) This almost seemed encouraging, until I saw the name of the company.

: 5.) Sorry to break it to you ad, but women can’t control their bone structure.

: 6.) Feel like eating? Smoke instead.

: 7.) Ah, the precursor to Spanx.

: 8.) So women were supposed to gain weight to be attractive.

: 9.) But not TOO much, or else everyone would hate them.

: 10.) “Emulsion.” That sounds healthy.

: 11.) Because heat stroke is worth it.

: 12.) I’m not so sure that “before” picture is accurate.

: 13.) Self-worth is all about attracting males.

: 14.) So you can cook, clean AND not be a chubby.

: 15.) Because if you’re a “chubby,” you have to shop here.

: 16.) Men will hate you if you don’t look perfect.

: 17.) Wait, so which is it? Fat or skinny?

: 18.) Mmm. Ironized yeast.

(H/T A Weighty Subject)

According to these ads, nothing is going to get a woman to buy your product like unadulterated shame. Some of these ads are absolutely nutty. Share them with others – they won’t be able to believe they were actually in print.

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