These Vintage Ads Would Instantly Be Banned Today

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Wow, it shouldn't be surprising that seventy years ago, people really hated women—but somehow it is! Plus, those outfits are ridiculous. Put your veiny calves away.

Domestic Violence

Back then, unfortunately, beating your wife was relatively normalized. This is a very bizarre and terrible way to advertise coffee, seeing as domestic violence should have nothing to do with how you get your morning caffeine fix.

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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.