In case you were at a loss as to what would make your loved ones happy this holiday season, allow me to make a few suggestions, inspired by fifties-era Christmas ads, from advertisers who were clearly out of their minds.
A bathroom scale
No other gift says “I care about you” quite like a bathroom scale.
Ladies Home Journal, December 1955. Image credit: sugarpie honeybunch
A pillow
The gift the entire family lusts after.
Ladies’ Home Journal, December 1952. Image credit: sugarpie honeybunch
An electric range
This is what mother REALLY wants.
Hotpoint All-White Automatic Electric Range ad, 1920s. Image credit: bayswater97
A Toaster
Only for the romantic at heart.
Image credit: Jon Williamson
A Vacuum Cleaner
And you thought a toaster was romantic!
Image credit: Jon Williamson
Cigarettes
The best gift ever: beautifully wrapped cancer sticks.
Sent via email by Linda Abbit of Tender Loving Elder Care
Socks!
Awesome.
Image credit: Jon Williamson
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