Where Did the Term ‘October Surprise’ Originate?
Its political legacy began during the Iran hostage crisis, but other kinds of October surprises had been happening for decades.
Its political legacy began during the Iran hostage crisis, but other kinds of October surprises had been happening for decades.
From loving tributes to the genuinely bizarre, here are some of our favorite Halloween commercials from decades past.
The cemetery failed to interest the public until it started seeking out famous corpses.
The answer depends on where you hope to live.
Shoppers have been referring to Target as ‘tar-jay’ for over 60 years.
Before it became a cultural phenomenon, Budweiser’s “Wassup” ad started as a short film.
From Pumpkin Spice SPAM to Chef Boyardee’s Zooroni, these discontinued canned foods are like a trip down memory lane, but chances are, you’ll never get your hands on them again.
The classic 1970s TV commercial is one of the most famous of all time, but no one ever actually utters its most quoted line.
Parents who wanted to get their kids the recording device seen in the movie wouldn't give up. They were thirsty for more.
In 1986, Burger King customers could win $5000 for spotting ad pitchman Herb in restaurants. It still wasn't enough to make them like him.
Some food names are less than forthcoming about what they really are. (We’re looking at you, Grape-Nuts.)
Discover the most memorable advertising slogans that stuck with us. How many have you uttered without even realizing it?
Smokey Bear’s first ad slogan wasn’t quite as catchy as “Only YOU can prevent forest fires.”
When you spritz some Febreze into the air, it actually uses compounds called cyclodextrins to trap those odor-causing molecules.
Here's how 'Just Do It' and five other iconic slogans came to be.
The “Got Milk?” tagline became as popular as “Just Do It.” But did it really convince people back in the 1990s to drink more milk? Uncover the history of this iconic marketing campaign here.
The omnipresent radio spot has made millions suffer. And the organization behind it couldn't be happier.
Oscar Mayer's famous jingle taught America how to spell bologna, but how did it get made in the first place?
From "Where's Herb?" to "We Speak Fish," these fast food slogans didn't withstand the test of time.
Pepsi-Cola was named for two ingredients that it doesn't (and possibly never did) contain.
From the McFurby to Boo Buckets, some of the most iconic McDonald’s Happy Meal toys can also fetch a pretty penny these days.
If you feel like drinking some Coca-Cola after watching 'Stranger Things,' product placement has done its job.
The horses are an iconic feature in many Super Bowl commercials.
Mr. Potato Head made history when its first television commercial aired in 1952.