72 Ads From The Past That Would Be Banned Today

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“Papa says it won’t hurt us.” – Iver Johnson Revolvers

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Well, Papa and Iver Johnson’s Arms and Cycle Works don’t know what they’re talking about.

A gun has no place in or near a child’s bed, in a child’s hands, or right next to her doll. The picture of that little girl staring at the revolver and seemingly tinkering with the gun’s hammer can give anyone anxiety. Despite everything the ad claims about the company’s revolvers being absolutely safe and harmless where accidental discharge is impossible, you still do not give a young child a gun.

Contrariwise, the ad also says that revolvers are not toys, and they shoot straight and kill. So, for $6, you can buy a harmless gun that kills. What an extremely confusing way to sell your product.