These 20 Retro Ads Would Never Exist Today

Marlboro

We’ve seen some pretty horrifying ads, but using a baby for a cigarette campaign? That’s just cruel! This baby is not so happy about his mother smoking and even sends warning signs. Really what was the creator thinking!

Marlboro

Chlorodent

A woman with no makeup is bad enough. But now add morning breath! Jeez, don’t get us started! This ad for toothpaste is yet another sexist campaign that would not be accepted today. Wahoo for the 21st century, am I right ladies?

Chlorodent