Thursday, March 11, 2010

When Retro is Revolting...

Today's post, inspired by If I Didn't Have a Sense of Humor's recent post on smoking camels, illustrates that retro does not always equal fabulous. Though Don Draper may look sexy smoking on Mad Men, for the majority of Americans, smoking did not look so glamorous and it smelled worse. Remember the car? Let this ad take you back....




As I recall, those smokeless ashtrays weren't really all that smokeless...
Gum anyone?

6 comments:

  1. Haha, don't think this one made it across the pond:-) Carole

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  2. Oh crap, like that ashtray would kill CIGAR smoke. There's a HUGE difference between cigar smoke and cigarette smoke!

    I love how he's not "inconsiderate" - the family wheezing as he says it. Great find, and thanks for the plug!
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    Barbara
    http://ifididnthaveasenseofhumor.blogspot.com

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  3. He totally has a smoker's voice, too. At least he's authentic.

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  4. Don Draper...yes, he does look so sexy, but I don't recall feeling the same about many others. I hate the smell, and remember it on my schoolbooks and clothes because my parents smoked. Anyhow, cool blog. Come see me at Zootsuitmama

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  5. Barbara- I'm glad you saw this! We love your blog!

    Welcome Zootsuitmama! We will check you out...

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  6. This Christmas, show you really care, BY QUITTING SMOKING!!! LOL

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