Follies of the Mad Men #67

[From The Saturday Evening Post magazine for November 10 1962.]

Does putting Listerine in a fancy decanter make it taste better? Isn't this like packaging Preparation-H in a golden snuff box?

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Posted By: Paul - Mon May 18, 2009
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Comments

Paul, this is so hobos that get drunk on mouthwash can feel fancy. 😉

Posted by Matt in Florida on 05/18/09 at 10:58 AM

I thought it was a cologne or after-shave bottle - Eau De Listerene'

Marketed mostly toward dentists.

Posted by Paul in Athens GA on 05/18/09 at 02:49 PM

Ooo lookit the swirlies. I'd buy it just for the jar!

Posted by Nethie on 05/18/09 at 03:10 PM

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