Baby Boomers Thought These Things Are Still Cool

Published on 04/01/2021
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Tobacco Ads On Billboards

In the 1960’s and 1970’s, before the dangers of smoking were widely recognized, cigarette advertisements were ubiquitous. With the kid-friendly Joe Camel and the world-famous silent Marlboro Man. Alternatively, as the Lucky Strike slogan stated, “It’s toasted.” However, as public opinion shifted away from smoking, tobacco advertising on billboards was prohibited.

Tabacco Ads On Billboards

Tabacco Ads On Billboards

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Answering Machines

When people were not at home, they used answering machines with small cassette tapes to record their messages. Kindly leave a message following the tone, BEEEEP.

Answering Machines

Answering Machines

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