Watching Mad Men has given me a behind-the-scenes look at how old-school advertisers used to sell even the most unmarketable of products. And when it comes to products that have absolutely no personal benefit, tobacco products take the cake.
As such, smoking products have been, and will always be, about trying to make you look cool. Smoke this brand, get the girl. Smoke that brand, and you’ll be all set to arm wrestle your buddies.
This “lifestyle” slant has made for some hilarious vintage smoking ads over the years. Additionally, early ads often market cigarettes as good for you, or at least less deadly than the alternative. With so much for those ad men to work with, it’s no wonder so many ridiculous smoking ads have cropped up over the years. Here are some of the funniest:
(Ads via Found in Mom’s Basement)
Comments
beth
November 2nd, 2009 - 10:37:13 AM
ahh yes, cigerette smoke in your face, always gets my fancy.
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teddy
November 2nd, 2009 - 10:44:09 AM
mmm, nothing like a dentist recommended, attractive, energy-boosting ciggy to lighten up moms, dads, athletes, black folks, and arm wrestlers! Yum!
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Hilarious Joker
November 5th, 2009 - 5:43:36 PM
The more I read it, the more it impresses me. I don’t know how I ever worked without hilarious and funny things in our life, Life would be so much easier especially when there's a jokes here and there. Being funny is nice because a lot of serious people are lacking with this kind of behavior that is why they are much look older. I would like to thank you for your outstanding blog post. Keep it up! Awesome!
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nana
February 4th, 2010 - 6:11:25 PM
um....blow what in my face and i'll follow you where?
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I'mSoShocked!
January 29th, 2012 - 7:22:03 PM
Ha! Ha! A dentist recommending a cigarette! stop smoking
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