Mark MaguireJan 12, 2024
The youngest kid is on antibiotics and off school. I took her round to the shops just now to get some essentials, bribed with the offer of a treat. She chose a Mars bar. I was a bit … “maybe a healthy treat?” but she was not for turning. Then I remembered the TV adverts for Mars when I was her age. I burst out laughing. Man. #70sAdverts #WorkRestPlay #MarsBar #80sAdverts #Mastodaoine #UnhealthyTreats #Indoctrination #Adverts #Advertisement https://youtu.be/JjZG1hBl83E?si=6-hFQdoIOBlXtCKg
Mars - Work, Rest & Play For 16p - 1983 - UK Advert

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Show threadMark MaguireJan 12, 2024
Big claim here about enhanced human logistics, boat building and yacht sailing. (My youngest thought this was especially funny). https://youtu.be/RRz4-1vkVXI?si=SviSb29GRPO9hdHz
A MARS A DAY HELPS YOU WORK REST & PLAY 1970 TV AD

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Show threadMark Maguire
Due to my line of business, I found this Mars ad most amusing. #Museum #TourGuide #VisitorEngagement #Docent #GalleryTour https://youtu.be/_o1Mp1nQpSU?si=wKKJ5GqqeV8ZqKq_
Mars Advert - Tour Guide - A Mars A Days Helps You Work Rest and Play

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Jan 12, 2024 at 12:32pmWeb
Show threadMark MaguireJan 12, 2024
The Work Rest Play messaging has deeper genealogy than my ‘70s kid brain knew. #TIL https://youtu.be/uZW-LIAyY3k?si=MFRvj-DHpXx9THAT
A Mars A Day Helps You Work Rest and Play 1960' TV Ad

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Show threadMark MaguireJan 12, 2024
Final one: *puts on authoritative RP English accent* “Ladies, you’ll never excel in your career without eating a Mars a day.” https://youtu.be/iCARJl___l4?si=k4H8CR07pbDF21_P
Mars advert commercial 1988 Work Rest and Play

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Show threadIanMoore3000Jan 12, 2024
@MarkMaguire I'm gagging for a Mars bar now.
Show threadMark MaguireJan 12, 2024
@IanMoore3000 I’m not a Mars corporation influencer, promise.
Show threadStephen MooneyJan 12, 2024
@MarkMaguire @IanMoore3000 Don't get me started on Tampax adverts!