The first WD40 ad from 1964

[Madam Bijoux]

WD40: The 8th wonder of the world

 

[Matata]

 

[stracci2000]

I can't believe that's a real ad!
In '64, no one thought this was suggestive? Really? Crazy.

 

[kenny]

Women know about WD 40?

Real men know this about WD 40 and duct tape:

 

[missy]

Haha that 1964 ad is OTT.

I LOVE WD40. Next to A/C it is one of the best inventions ever.

Kenny, I love that visual too. So many uses for both.

 

[iLander]

I can't believe that's a real ad!
In '64, no one thought this was suggestive? Really? Crazy.

Yeah, tool did not have an alternative meaning back then. If memory serves, it was a mid-90's thing.

But this thing is a little too funny, I think it's a hoax/spoof.

 

[VRBeauty]

Oh my.

Actually, it's kind of sad how sexualized our language (and thought, I suppose) has become. So many words are now off the table.

 

[VRBeauty]

I can't believe that's a real ad!
In '64, no one thought this was suggestive? Really? Crazy.

Yeah, tool did not have an alternative meaning back then. If memory serves, it was a mid-90's thing.

But this thing is a little too funny, I think it's a hoax/spoof.

Good call!

http://www.snopes.com/photos/advertisements/wd40ad.asp

 

[tyty333]

Double post!

 

[tyty333]

Too funny!!! People had a sense of humor back then!!! It's got my vote for best ad!

 

[GliderPoss]

Hilarious!

I've often wished I invented WD40. Genuis simple invention - timeless and used by all. Houehold name - no advertising needed. Sold literally world-wide. Probably worth millions....