You can view the entire gallery of images here. Very interesting persuasion techniques.
I've long been fascinated by how advertisers have convinced us to do things. Maybe not convinced, but suggested. Nudged. Wink wink. It's okay. Babies like it. Hey, even Doctors smoke.
It's also interesting to me how few people see the correlation between these and current ads. Who wants a McDonalds? I'm lovin' it. Sugary breakfast cereals? Fortified with vitamins and minerals for a healthy diet. You want a new car? No. You need a new car. Drivers wanted. Like nothing else. The ultimate driving machine. Go beyond.
I'm not trying to preach anti-advertisement. Sometimes ads are hilarious. All I'm saying is that we might want to view current advertising through the lens of the past. Somehow, it may all start to make more sense.
Labels: Advertising, Fun
