By now, it’s pretty clear that paying to inhale carcinogens on a regular basis is not a decision made with much consideration for our lungs, wallets and loved ones. Anti-smoking ads are everywhere.
But over the last century and before we knew the many dangers of smoking cigarettes, puffing on a cancer stick was a hobby enjoyed and encouraged by everyone from relaxing royals to sultry saxophonists. Here are some of history’s most absurd cigarette ads:
Source: Anorak
Source: Clive White
Source: Old Paper
Source: Citizen Of The Month
Source: Flickr
Source: Blogspot
Source: Hurricane Vanessa
Source: Zamantika
Source: What’s Broken
Source: Weird Universe
Source: Lucky Strike
Source: Diesel Punks
Source: UK Graphic Designers
Source: Anorak
Source: Clive White
Source: Old Paper
Source: Citizen Of The Month
Source: Flickr
Source: Blogspot
Source: Hurricane Vanessa
Source: Zamantika
Source: What’s Broken
Source: Weird Universe
Source: Lucky Strike
Source: Diesel Punks
Source: UK Graphic Designers