Things Were Different...

There's so much wrong with this ad, it's crazy.  And yet, some Chesterfield ad exec got a big paycheck from coming up with this campaign, probably while enjoying his scotch at 10:15 in the morning in his office.  I guess with the cigarettes being 'easy on my throat', he will be able to belt out more "Ho ho ho's"?  No wonder baby boomers all smoke... seeing this ad growing up. 

I understand why the little girl is so happy... she just got a dolly and a tennis racket, probably to spank the dolly with, but the mom and dad?  Is a double broiler and a lamp really a reason to be so happy?  And is the elephant the family pet... or do you think they don't see it?

Obviously a great night out, I'm wondering what 'dual balloon' refers to... the tires or her hooties? 

He apparently got the bill for her shopping trip and seems quite calm compared to the girl, who just realized that she has to pay for it out of her $2/wk allowance and carry it herself, because the attendant is obviously more interested in helping the man.