Bath Time Is Fun Time

army_towels_2.jpgCrocodiles keep out! But trouser snakes are welcome! These ads for Cannon Towels ran in the early 1940’s, alerting Americans that there might be a shortage of bath towels on market shelves. All the goods were being sent overseas to the boys on the front lines. And what fun they were having! But there are no gay people in the military, remember.

For more images of the ad campaign, click here. We especialy like the macho guy covering his nether regions with a palm leaf. [Commercial Closet]

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