How can anyone say "No" to a face like that? Besides, it's freakin' Santa Claus! And WHO doesn't like him?? Well, if YOU don't, go play on the freeway. You're dumb! Plus, you'll probably get coal in your stocking...
Anyway, for the rest of us who DO still like good ol' Saint Nick, I've compiled a gallery to display just some of the finer examples of his contribution to advertising. This would also be considered an "old skool" edition, mostly because I don't think any of these ads date past the 1960s. Oh, and F.Y.I., these are only the tip of the iceberg. As I continue to sort through and find more gems, I'm sure the urge to share will be much too hard to resist! So, for now, please enjoy what I've collected below.
I really like how colorful this is! And how great is it that the "train" is actually one of the Christmas crackers?! |
I think the detailed artwork in this is very impressive! Love the lettering font, too! |
I can't even tell you how MUCH I absolutely LOVE this image! It just makes me HAPPY in all sorts of ways! Even just the name "Ribbon Candy Rocket" makes me giddy... Yep, I'm gay. |
I like this, but what I DON'T like is how Jack and Betty just demand, "Bring us Tinker Toys." WHERE, may I ask, is the "Please" in that request? Hmm? I think Santa ought to skip their house! |
Isn't this great? I just hope that was the LAST house on Santa's route... |
Again, another very pleasing one to me! |
I don't know about you, but a Thermos has NEVER been on MY Christmas wish list. |
It'd sure be a shame if all Santa was carrying in his bag-o-tricks was Colgate products, huh? He'd BETTER have some toys in there, too! |
This is quite nice. It reminds me of Santa's Village! |
Well, that'll do it for today's gallery, kids. Check back again, real soon, to see what else is NEW at the circus! In the meantime, try to relax and enjoy the holiday season. "See" you later!
~ All images taken from the book, 'Christmas: Vintage Holiday Graphics'. Edited by Jim Heimann. Published by Taschen. ~
Oooh, I LOVE this post!!! Such excellent images and witty captions! I am also appalled that those good-for-nothings Jack & Betty have such poor manners. The Santa with the bag of Colgate products cracked me up. I would be FURIOUS. I would kick his ass right back up that chimney. I also think the thermos-selling Santa is really creepy. I hope you post more of these!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely loved this post, too! I can never get enough of vintage holiday advertising! Thank you for posting them, Anthony - such fun!!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Heidi!
ReplyDeleteI know what you mean, these old ads are like candy to me... And I don't know about you, but I can never eat just one; I gotta have 'em ALL!
Hope you're enjoying the holiday season! Have a merry one if I don't "see" you before then! :)
Bring me some damn Tinker Toys, Santa!
ReplyDeleteAnthony, what a great post! Love the images, they make me feel nostalgic and Christmasy. I want to climb into a peppermint candy rocket. yes, that's too weird that Santa is showing us how wide the tv is...sounds like a pitch meeting that went wrong. As always, love your clever writing!
Julie
Thanks, Julienonymous!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad I could help you feel all "nostalgic and Christmasy."
Hope to see you soon!
Rojelio's Hard-ons, perhaps?
your illustrations are the best !!!!
ReplyDeletebrings back many memories.
thanks . Happy Holidays
Thank you, Wreath Witch!
ReplyDeleteAs I'm sure you know (but I feel I should clarify), I certainly can't take any personal credit for any of the wonderful images or illustrations seen here. I just merely compile and share it all for everyone's collective enjoyment!
Thanks again, though. I'm glad it sparked some good memories for you! Happy Holidays! :)