Vintage Ads You Won’t Believe Existed


9. General Electric (the 1980s)

General Electric

G.E. was ahead of its time when it introduced the first digital alarm clock with the wonderful SNOOZE function. Although technology has evolved, these small gadgets are still available for purchase, and if you find one at your grandmother’s house, it’s probably still functioning on its original batteries.

10. Modern Hair Styling (the 1950s)

Modern Hair Styling

This commercial is out of this world, reminding us of 1950s fashion. And how simple was it for males to stroll in, point, and walk out with a sleek haircut in minutes?

11. Budweiser (the 1950s)

Budweiser

While wives weren’t technically welcomed to poker nights with their husbands in their own homes in the 1950s, they were expected to keep the beer in the fridge filled. That seems reasonable.

12. Hormel (1970s)

Hormel

In another indicator of the times, Hormel marketed its chili cans as substantial dinners that featured protein-rich beef that was otherwise expensive to get at the time.