[identity profile] write-light.livejournal.com posting in [community profile] vintageads
Two of the creepiest ads I've seen - for insurance underwriting services provided by The Maryland Casualty Company.

The Maryland, 1940
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The Maryland, 1935
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Date: 2012-10-30 12:19 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] pikkewyntjie.livejournal.com
These are creepy. A bit fear-mongery, too, IMO.

Date: 2012-10-30 04:43 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] lightning-rose.livejournal.com

Heh. My favorite Mythbusters explosions are the ones involving hot water heaters with the safety devices disabled. :)

Date: 2012-10-31 12:59 am (UTC)
From: [identity profile] singeaddams.livejournal.com
What's more horrifying than INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS?! D:

Speaking as a former insurance underwriter, "NOT FRIGGIN' MUCH!"

Date: 2012-11-02 09:06 pm (UTC)
From: [identity profile] seiryuuchan.livejournal.com
The GIANT in the basement...with a giant glowing schwang! Wow!

That's something to be frightened of, all right.

...Where can I get one?

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