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20 Bad Vintage Christmas Ads

Cringe-Worthy Christmas Ads From the Past

by Annie Gabillet 12/18/13 163 Reactions 667 Shares Print

Merry (almost) Christmas! Vintage ads are often terrible, but these holiday ads take terrible to a new low. Whether it's Santa as a sex object or a cigarette carton for a sleigh, these ads are festive, fun, and totally inappropriate.

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Just a little holiday bunny and some Cola.

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Wowza!

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So natural-looking and easy to make!

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Duh.

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But of course!

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What everyone woman dreams of.

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Oh, Santa.

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What a man.

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That's all!

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Cigarettes for the whole gang!

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Just what you want under the Christmas tree where the kids can test it out.

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Good tips.

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A gun for everyone!

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Pedophile, anyone?

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The couple that smokes together on Christmas stays together.

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Santa, tsk tsk.

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No, who?

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Only for important men.

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Well, this looks awkward.

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Silver spoons on the Christmas tree, that's a decoration I haven't seen before!

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