These Vintage Ads Would Instantly Be Banned Today

Proceed at Your Own Risk

It turns out that most women don't respond kindly to strange men whispering "Yo-Ho-Ho!" like a creepy pirate into her ear. The best part of this ad is definitely, "Or (What the hell!) Champagne." Okay, copywriters. You mix champagne and rum and see how you like it.

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