In 2024, we continued our social media “ads” by “Baronizing” old print ads we found online. Baron von Olsträd shills our C911-P pressure switches, in the oddest way possible. Here is our (by now) annual retrospective, where we unveil the originals next to their parodies.
What does ginger ale have to do with space? Probably nothing! But that didn’t stop Schweppes, and it wasn’t going to stop us, either.
People of a certain age will recall sending away little stamps to Columbia House for CDs, Cassette Tapes, and yes, even 8-track Tapes!
Mac Tonight, the deranged moon-headed, piano playing McDonald’s creature has always been a source of mild terror for consumers. I love the way he seems to fly(?) above the tranquil suburban scene, where his victims rest, unaware of his presence.
LEGOs are super cool and so is this kid and whatever the heck it is they built.
People of a certain age will remember Jean-Claude Van Damme, famous for doing the splits in unusual locations. It was like planking, if you remember that.
Do you think Paris Hilton is really a cheeseburger fan? So many people are paid to be the face of a product, but we might trust ads more if they were legally obligated to use the product/service.
I guess the idea here is, if you’re going to visit the a desolate area, you’d better make sure you have your boombox, and two of your favorite cassettes. Sort of a “deserted island” situation.
Was she swimming? Or is it so hot outside that she’s sweating profusely? I’m worried about this person. I don’t think there’s much hydration in a little box of Hawaiian Punch (P-P-Punch!).
Beyoncé did an ad for LEGO Bionicle? Why? This must be the wrong timeline. Also we used two LEGO ads this year! For shame.
This is absurd. Cheez Whiz isn’t food. The only thing that makes sense is if the vampire’s victim is super slow from consuming too much molten “cheez.”
This lovely ad was a clever way to fool parents into thinking that purchasing a Nintendo Entertainment System (too long!) meant extremely satisfying family time. Not sure this reflects the majority of use cases, but rock out.
Is this one even an ad? There’s no visible brand. Is the ad for typewriters? Sweater vests? Dentistry? Who the heck knows?
These images, and the Baron von Olsträd character, are drawn by our VP of Marketing, Clint Hall. Clint draws all kinds of weird stuff in his spare time, most of which you can find on his personal social media accounts and on his Redbubble store.
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