Even as recently as the 1970s and '80s, advertisements that wouldn't be conceived of today were released to little or no backlash. In today's age of political correctness, as outrage and righteous indignation seem to be the norm, much less is tolerated by the public in all forms of media.
Have a laugh at how things have changed with this Vintage Everyday collection of ads that would likely never be published — much less given the nod at any ad agency — today.