Wednesday, September 1, 2010

ADVERTISING MISHAPS

•     A superb and inexpensive restaurant. Fine food expertly served by waitresses in appetizing forms.
•     Dinner Special—Turkey $2.35; Chicken or Beef $2.25; Children $2.00.
•     Now is your chance to have your ears pierced and get an extra pair to take home, too.
•     We do not tear your clothing with machinery. We do it carefully by hand.
•     No matter what your topcoat is made of, this miracle spray will make it really repellent.
•     Creative daily specials, including select offerings of beef, foul, fresh vegetables, salads, quiche.
•     Tired of cleaning yourself? Let me do it.
•     Vacation Special: have your home exterminated.
•     Mt. Kilimanjaro, the breathtaking backdrop for the Serena Lodge. Swim in the lovely pool while you drink it all in.
•     Get rid of aunts: Zap does the job in twenty-four hours.
•     Toaster: A gift that every member of the family appreciates. Automatically burns toast.
•     Stock up and save. Limit: one.
•     Save regularly in our bank. You'll never reget it.
•     We build bodies that last a lifetime. Offer expires Dec. 31 or while supplies last.
•     This is the model home for your future. It was panned by Better Homes and Gardens.
•     Used Cars: Why go elsewhere to be cheated? Come here first!
•     Auto Repair Service. Free pick-up and delivery. Try us once, you'll never go anywhere again.
•     Semi-Annual After-Christmas Sale.
•     And now, the Superstore—unequaled in size, unmatched in variety, unrivaled inconvenience.
•    We will oil your sewing machine and adjust tension in your home for $1.00.
•    For sale at reduced prices—shirts for men with minor flaws.
•    A coupon for a Wooster, Ohio car wash: "Absolutely nothing touches your car except soup and water."
•    An ad for Morrison's Family Dining in the Miami Herald: "Home Baked Pies & Breads to Go. Entire Menu Made from Scotch Daily."
•    An ad in a Hong Kong newspaper: Teeth extracted by the latest Methodists.

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