These Vintage Ads Would Instantly Be Banned Today

All Bodies Are Good Bodies

In some way, this ad is supposed to promote bodies of unorthodox shapes and sizes: "That's because you're a woman, and a model is a mannequin." Still, the brand makes girdles and shapewear, so maybe it's not so body positive, after all.

You OK?

Ma'am, it appears as though your daugther might be... broken. Either that, or she's just really, really hungry.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.