These Vintage Ads Would Instantly Be Banned Today

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Avoid offending who, Lux? It seems like everyone back then sat around all day being worried about how women smelled.

Hands Off

Contrary to their original idea, this ad may just have only helped push away their customers. It's hard to believe that women were subjected to this kind of advertising every day.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.