41. Drummond Sweaters (the 1950s)
Didn’t you realize? Women are only helpful in the home! We’ve never heard of Drummond Sweaters, and it’s possible that they went out of business due to this horrible marketing approach.
42. Parker Brothers (1960s)
Parker Brothers sought to remove the Ouija board’s dark background by promoting it as one of their lighthearted, just-for-fun toys. Unfortunately, before The Exorcist, the marketing strategy had just a few years to work.
43. The Soda Pop Board Of America (the 1950s)
Coca-Cola boosted 7-Up’s promotion by enlisting the help of the “Soda Pop Board of America” (yeah, it was a real thing) to persuade parents to start their children on sugary drinks at a young age.
44. Bell Telephone (the 1980s)
Calls were not always free. They weren’t even always talking on their phones! In the 1980s, landlines nickel and dimed anyone who wanted to have a long talk session.