Don’t Get Too Close

My favorite part of this 1950s billboard is the small sign at the bottom left: "DANGER ELECTRIC FENCE." Evidently needed to keep away the looky-loos trying to peek up the woman's skirt.

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Posted By: Alex - Thu Mar 15, 2012
Category: Advertising | 1950s | Billboards

Comments

It does call for a peek, if only to see what (if anything) they've done.

Posted by Expat47 in Athens, Greece on 03/15/12 at 10:31 AM

I imagine a torrent of soap suds pouring out from beneath that skirt.

Posted by KDP on 03/15/12 at 12:04 PM

That ain't suds!

Posted by Patty in Ohio, USA on 03/15/12 at 09:23 PM

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