Just joined a flickr photo sharing group called “Weird Advertising Characters” (w/thanks to AdWeek and Laughing Squid). Some fascinating history of popular uncanny icons in here — living embodiments of products that should not be. Filed for future reference, added to my flickr account, posted on my delicious page…and shared with you here.
Related flickr pools: Advertising Characters and Mascots | Anything Anthropomorphic | Bad Ads | Packages from the Far Side
