May 2, 2011

Camel Ad: The doctor makes his rounds (Sep, 1946)

The doctor makes his rounds

Wherever he goes he is welcome. His satisfactions in life are reflected in the smiling faces of youngsters like this one below, and of countless others whom he has long attended. Yes, the doctor represents an honored profession … his professional reputation and his record of service are his most cherished possessions. Read the rest of this entry »

March 29, 2011

Camel Ad: Are you a Humming Bird? (Jul, 1934)

This seems to be a bit of a contradiction: “and watch your smoking… Remember, you can smoke as many Camels as you want.”

Are you a Humming Bird?

It’s irritating and it means… jangled nerves

Yes, it’s irritating to listen to that constant, tuneless humming—and more than that, the humming is a sign of jangled nerves.

If you notice any of those telltale nervous habits in yourself— if you whistle through your teeth—drum on the table —then it’s time to start taking care of yourself.

Get enough sleep—fresh air —recreation—and watch your smoking… Remember, you can smoke as many Camels as you want. Their costlier tobaccos never jangle your nerves.
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April 10, 2008

“Don’t be selfish” (May, 1929)

“Don’t be selfish”

Camels
Pleasure for all

May 27, 2007

Camel Ad: PLEASURE HELPS YOUR DISPOSITION (Sep, 1955)

Other important things I’ve learned from this insightful series of ads:
Pain hurts!
Water is wet!
Nighttime is dark!

IT’S A PSYCHOLOGICAL FACT: PLEASURE HELPS YOUR DISPOSITION

How’s your disposition today?

EVER FEEL TOUCHY AS A TIGRESS? Its only natural, when little annoyances irk you. But here’s a psychological fact: pleasure helps your disposition. That’s why everyday pleasures, like smoking for instance, are important. If you’re a smoker, it’s so sensible to choose your cigarette for utmost pleasure. What else but Camel!
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April 1, 2007

Camel Ad: Dancing on Glass (Jun, 1933)

Thank god for an honest tobacco company exposing all those evil liars. Finally someone who’s on my side!

Dancing on Glass

IT’S FUN TO BE FOOLED …IT’S MORE FUN TO KNOW

ILLUSION:
In India, the fakirs present a spectacle to tourists. Two lovely performers appear, throw jagged pieces of glass into a box already filled with broken glass. They step barefooted into the box and do an Oriental dance—uninjured.

EXPLANATION:
Before appearing the performers toughen their feet in a solution of alum water and rub them with pulverized resin. They throw the sharp glass around the edges of the platform. The glass on which they actually do dance has the edges rounded off. They just pretend to dance on the sharp glass.

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March 12, 2007

Camel Ad: Live Dog From an Empty Kennel (Jul, 1933)

This is part of a whole series of Camel ads all with the theme: “It’s fun to be fooled – It’s more fun to know”. Which I find pretty funny considering that Camel spent the next 80 years or so lying through their teeth.

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