1959 ad for Chicago roller skates.
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Whether you are slight, plump, or "oo-la-la," regular, effortless exercise at your local rink with enhance your figure.
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1959 ad for Chicago roller skates.
The text begins:
Whether you are slight, plump, or "oo-la-la," regular, effortless exercise at your local rink with enhance your figure.
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OMG--it's official. I am henceforth to be known as "oo-la-la"!!!!!
Posted by: Mel | 10 November 2011 at 08:28 PM
Oh my gosh! I'm so glad I found this...these ads are great! I didn't really even think there were overweight people back then...lol, considering my grandparents and their friends and relatives all seemed thin. The thing is, is that roller skating really does help with weight loss today I do believe. Very funny and interesting!
Posted by: Michael | 29 November 2011 at 05:07 PM
Haha, a 'slight' or 'plump'? I've never seen an ad that referred to women like that, lol.
Posted by: honda car lease los angeles | 13 December 2011 at 07:18 PM
Any form of physical activity is a from of exercise. The good thing about skating is you lose weight without even knowing it since you enjoy while doing it.
Posted by: Gastric Bypass Man | 08 March 2012 at 06:45 AM