How times have changed! Some examples of creepy adverts from the past.

We are all susceptible to what I call the 'centering effect'. What exactly is that? Well, every generation thinks that they are the measure of what is acceptable, the norm. Look around your office, or look at the cars on the road. When you next go to the mall look at what people are wearing. Most of what you see will look pretty normal won't it?

However, if you look at photos from just a few years ago you'll laugh at your hairstyle (a tip for husbands, boyfriends, and male friends - don't laugh at your significant female friends' hairstyle, and NEVER say something like 'boy, you've put on a bit of weight over the years!'). How many of you out there wore 'Chinese slippers', or had one of those half length tops with the holes in it... Sad, truly sad!

Heck, in 1983 I was proud to be the 'breakdance' champion of the town in which I lived! The girls thought I was cool, and I had free tickets to the movies!!! Ha ha!

Times sure do change!

So, here are a few examples of some CREEPY adverts from the past... Strangely most of them have to do with smoking.

These adds got me thinking about what else I treat as 'normal' (and of course what I treat as abnormal) because I am socialized to think that way? What is there that I adopt uncritically as the 'true' from my understanding of scripture, or my approach to loving and serving Jesus? One thing that could be helpful is to try and see myself, my values, and what I believe, from the perspective of someone who I may not agree with me... Then, consider why it is that this person may find me objectionable. This will not only give me insights into their views of me, but also of how, and who, I may think they are...

Centering can be dangerous... BUT, at least I know I am right, normal, and sensible... Everybody else is a bit strange! ;-)

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