I decided to look at these terrible ads not as a proof of how common gender stereotypes were in the past, but as a proof of progress women achieved in improving their position in general in the last 50 years. Unfortunately, we are far from stereotype-free society, because there are still plenty of those who will make jokes about women being bad drivers, brainless beauties or house dwellers. At least we have moved on to recognizing a stereotype when we see one and disapproving of it. We don’t put up with this nonsense anymore and companies don’t invoke it to push their products. I know it’s not much, but it gives hope for a better future.
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Vintage Egypt Travel Posters
Egypt has been showing the world its real face lately, courtesy of live TV news and social media sites like Twitter and Facebook. Scenes of passionate protests at daily demonstrations stand in stark contrast to the idyllic imagery used to tempt tourists and vacationers. This Luxor-ious selection of vintage Egypt travel posters sheds a nostalgic light on the travel industry’s biggest pyramid scheme.
Steamingly Attractive Vintage Women
I’m not sure if it is just nostalgia or were things really better back in the old days. Just have a look at these insanely beautiful, feminine and attractive vintage women posters. They are so natural looking and if you ask me, there is no modern movie star or model that has such geat pictures, not even Angelina Jolie. What do you think, were women more beautiful in the past or did they simply had more style?
Woman growing old with guns
Now, this woman is really into guns! She has literally grown old with her guns. Below you can see pictures of her from 1934 till these days.
Vintage postcards and photos
Have a look at some awesome vintage postcards and photography. It’s really amazing, like a time travel. I was wondering how come old stuff is so pricey and has such a great value, and I realized it’s connected to our inevitable tendency to idealize the past and look at it with nostalgia. This is why we see things that aren’t really there, but that we think and wish there were. Nevertheless, I still love looking at this kind of old photos because it triggers my imagination and opens the door of my fantasies.
World’s Most Expensive Spirits and Liquors
Here goes the list of world’s most expensive spirits and liquors. It’s really crazy that anyone would pay so much money just for one single bottle of drink. And on top of that, you don’t even get to drink it, because you’ve payed so much for it. It simply makes no sense if you ask me! Anyway, here you can at least have a look at this list if you can’t posses any of this luxury vintage pieces. Enjoy!
8. Highland Park 40-Year-Old Single Malt Scotch Whiskey
2007 Distiller of the Year Highland Park has introduced a permanent flagship 40 year old single malt Scotch whiskey expression it refers to as a “harmonious masterpiece.” Having personally sampled this liquid luxury, I concur. Aged primarily in previously-filled sherry oak casks and with a rich, coppery amber hue, Highland Park 40 Year Old offers a spicy and aromatic bouquet of dark fruits, nutmeg and dark chocolate, with palate notes of toffee and sun dried orange zest. At $2,000 per bottle, Highland Park 40 Year Old is among the world’s most luxe libations indeed.
Vintage futurism
It’s great and a bit funny looking at these images and seeing how people imagined future and what where their expectations for the twenty first century and the new millennium. Did we managed to meet their expectations or would they be disappointed if they could somehow see what the world looks like today? The most interesting thing in my opinion is the fact that some things were actually foreseen in the past. It means that sci-fi isn’t all fudge and craziness, but there are some pretty good ideas too.
