Here’s a vintage Fleishmann’s Yeast ad (found here), which presents yeast as the answer to the horrors of pimples–awful, hideous pimples!
I don’t know in what world high schools have movies, but whatever. Clearly, the message is “pimples = social death and eternal loneliness.” It’s not just that Davy can’t be in the movie due to his horrible affliction; if he can’t play the lead along with his girlfriend, he faces the possibility of losing her to a leading man with a clear complexion.
Given such messages about the importance of clear skin, it’s no wonder teens and their families were willing to shell out enormous sums of money on skin-care products. Apparently yeast didn’t catch on as a treatment, though.
For other examples of vintage ads playing on teens’ fear of facial blemishes, see here and here.
Comments 4
Village Idiot — December 3, 2008
Those are some serious pimples. They look more like ticks. The yeast probably didn't catch on because I read somewhere that a study determined it made acne worse.
Rachel — December 3, 2008
It's interesting that Dave is the only one convinced that his pimples make him unattractive--his peers don't seem to notice or care.
mobdro apk — April 7, 2020
Acne is really the obsession of teenagers. It causes discomfort and guilt for people with acne. This film is very interesting. Thanks for sharing
mobdro apk — April 7, 2020
Acne is really the obsession of teenagers. It causes discomfort and guilt for people with acne. This movie is very good and it was shown on Mobdro application (https://mobdroportugal.net/). Thanks for sharing