Hmm.

[cactuswren.livejournal.com]

You know, there's some sort of symbolism going on in this ad, but I can't quite put my finger on it:



What exactly are they trying to tell us about the new Auburns?

Maybe it's something about the term "Super-Charged".

(Newsweek, May 1935)

Comments

[lydia-petze.livejournal.com]

"The growing vogue for more gracious living" /groans

[hubbit.livejournal.com]

I love how at the very least the two people in the front seat, in the Auburn that is presumably flying at 100 MPH, are wearing hats that are not flying off their heads. Those inner hatbands must be made of Velcro or something.

[chicklet-girl.livejournal.com]

"The hammer is my penis."
- Captain Hammer, Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog

[pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com]

Based on the way they're dressed, they look a bit old to be street racing.

"IS MY FACE RED!" Are you asking a question? See the little squiggly punctuation mark at the end of this sentence? Yeah, use one of those.

[urbantravels.livejournal.com]

Slang of the time - intended as a declaration, not a question.

Colloquial English still uses this kind of formation, actually: "Boy, was I sorry I went driving with them." "Wow, am I glad I have I this Velcro hatband on."

[igglepoof.livejournal.com]

Is this guy compensating for something?

[minniemousegirl.livejournal.com]

Just seeing those people in that ugly car happily flying down the road without seat belts is scary enough!

[pseydtonne.livejournal.com]

It's not ugly... it's ribbed.

Seriously, how would anyone fit that appendage into what used to be a horse barn? The tip would always be poking out the hinged doors.