Knol Aust
  • Blog
  • Portfolio
    • Branding and Logo
    • Web Design
    • Graphic Design
  • Services
    • Hosting Services
    • Logo Design Process
    • Web Design Process
  • Freebies
  • About
  • Contact

Join the Regulars: A True Story with Masks

  • Posted in: Advertising & Marketing
  • on December 14, 2011
  • » Tags: advertising, humor, magazine
  • » No Comments

I love digging through mid-century magazines for marketing and design inspiration (and a little humor). Found this gem from Kellogg’s in a 1940 Life magazine. Yes, it’s all about consti…SAY IT….pation.

My favorite parts of the ad include:

  • censoring of the word constipation
  • the masks! THE MASKS!
  • the pilgrimage for the cure
  • “The Great American Malady”
Yes, at one point in our history, the biggest malady Americans faced was constip….n. Luckily, Kellogg’s had the prescription.
Click to view larger version. Enjoy.

Share this:

  • Email
  • Share on Tumblr

Leave a Reply

Click here to cancel reply.

You must be logged in to post a comment.