Can’t Buy A Thrill

“Luster-Foam creates a dainty, stimulating bubble bath which cleans teeth thrilling new ways…Don’t be a back number. Wake up your mouth…”

Listen, if you get so excited brushing your teeth that you get it all over your face – you really need to get out a little more. Maybe take up a new hobby. Dare I say, get a life?

Oh, I do. I do dare.

Because Luster-Foam Lady? You are scaring me a little…

From that wild and crazy magazine, Ladies’ Home Journal (1939).

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11 Responses to Can’t Buy A Thrill

  1. Holy crap, lookit that lady’s face! I think it’s frozen that way… for all time. I’m frightened.

  2. That is REALLY creepy!

  3. It’s a failed screen test shot by a forgotten actress for the movie Psycho.What a bizarre ad!!!

  4. Heather – Yeah, she may never get over this.Tori – There are some very stange ads in those 1930s LHJs…Bill – Yes, it’s the happy sappy musical version, Tooth Or Dare.

  5. Wait a minute! Evidently I’ve been doing it all wrong. I wash my face AFTER I brush my teeth because I have toothpaste EVERYWHERE…chin, corners of my mouth, down the front of my robe…probably a good thing I have never used Luster-Foam; I’d probably have to re-take my shower and do a load of laundry!

  6. I really love your blog! I wanted you to know that I logged in to Entrecard to approve your Ad request, but every time I click approve it chugs and chugs and tells me it failed. I’ll try later, but I just wanted you to know that I’m happy to advertise your blog on mine!!!

  7. Oh, my. I’m just speechless. That is just plain odd, isn’t it?

  8. I think the Luster-Foam lady needs to visit her doctor and ask about some meds. She scares me! *shudder*

  9. Yet more sarcastic criticism. I think I am beginning to see a pattern here. You are making FUN of these ads.

  10. Can you imagine what our great grandchildren will be saying about our ads? “Hey look at those stupid people talking to a lizard!”

  11. Judy – Yes, this is the revolutionary NEW way to rush your teeth!Michelle – Thanks!And no worries, I know the EC ad thing is acting up lately…Dr. Julie-Ann – For some reason the 30s ads are among the strangest I’ve ever seen.Hairball – She really is a little too enthusiastic.Max – Oh no, you found me out!ettarose – I wonder who people in their ads will be talking to!

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