Retro Ad of the Week: Hilton, 1970s

Not sure of the exact year on this one, but I’m posting it for pure comic value. While I could critique it, I’m guessing that you can figure out every little thing that’s wrong with this picture – not just the ad, but the decision-making process behind it as well. Nothing like a good chuckle on a Friday afternoon. Enjoy!

 

FUN FACT: A few years ago Conrad Hilton was portrayed on Mad Men as overly demanding and somewhat disrespectful. In a Wall Street Journal interview, his grandson said that while the demanding part was somewhat true, the real Conrad was a bit more watered down than he appeared on the series. You can read the full interview here.

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