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By Michael Musto Wed., Sep. 30 2009 at 1:00 PM

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Back during WWII, Cannon towel use was apparently comparable to that in a porn film. Check out this amazing ad about how the military boys in the South Pacific had been shipped towels to wipe off with, and see if you wouldn't have minded a petite grab of their Cannons.

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Who's to say this wasn't for the Horney Ladies on the Homefront?It's probably from Ladies Home Journal..What magazine from the 40's was geared towards gentlemen bying towels??!!..O;)
It would be interesting and fun to know where, when, and how this advertistement appeared [?].
wow, where do I get one of these...maybe I should have asked my Dad more about WWII after all.
wow, where do I get one of these...maybe I should have asked my Dad more about WWII after all.
Advertising for the public good AND the purient interest. Sex can sell anything... Run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes!
Advertising for the public good AND the purient interest. Sex can sell anything... Run it up the flagpole and see if anyone salutes!
South Pacific? Looks more like Chi-Chi LaRue's back yard!!! Regardless, I wouldn't mind being there to towel those guys off. Hell, where do I sign up??
South Pacific? Looks more like Chi-Chi LaRue's back yard!!! Regardless, I wouldn't mind being there to towel those guys off. Hell, where do I sign up??
I sure Salvatore Romano (Bryan Batt's character from Mad Men) would LOVE the art for this poster!
I sure Salvatore Romano (Bryan Batt's character from Mad Men) would LOVE the art for this poster!
...and giving new meaning to: 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' Nellie; I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, And send him on his way.
...and giving new meaning to: 'I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair' Nellie; I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, I'm gonna wash that man right outa my hair, And send him on his way.
Now we know what REALLY inspired Joshua Logan's production of SOUTH PACIFIC!
Now we know what REALLY inspired Joshua Logan's production of SOUTH PACIFIC!
Wow, illustrated porno that rivals Tom of Finland! The mystery adds to the allure...
Wow, illustrated porno that rivals Tom of Finland! The mystery adds to the allure...
Michael, this ad has been on the Commercial Closet web site for years.
Michael, this ad has been on the Commercial Closet web site for years.
Mine eyes have seen the glory.
Mine eyes have seen the glory.
Helmets on, undies off!
Helmets on, undies off!
wait a sec musto. everybody knows there were no gays before the free sex 60's. so there...
wait a sec musto. everybody knows there were no gays before the free sex 60's. so there...
Yum
Yum
Crocodiles out! Leeches...err, lechers in!
Crocodiles out! Leeches...err, lechers in!
Only in the South Pacific. The 'shrinkage' factor did not apply and everyone's an exhibitionist.
Only in the South Pacific. The 'shrinkage' factor did not apply and everyone's an exhibitionist.
Wow, war looks like fun!
Wow, war looks like fun!

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