Ah, the good old days, when advertising was subtle, and we weren’t bombarded by suggestive images at every turn.

 

Take this ad for Hanes “Givvies” underwear. No mention is made of the contents of men’s drawers; the entire concept revolves around stripes, and comfort. It’s refreshing to see such an innocent take on what could have been a salacious sales pitch.

 

Is that a barber pole in your . . . oh, nevermind.