Category: Stores

Datamation, 1983

 

Explanation: Universal Product Codes (UPC’s) were slowly introduced into stores beginning in 1974, thoroughly confusing most ordinary shoppers. So this cartoon, which was purchased and printed by Datamation magazine in 1983, was still very appropriate.

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Dartnell, 1992

Explanation: In 1992, when this cartoon was published by Dartnell, it seemed to me that anything that was advertised had the tagline “The Official  ———  of the 1992 Olympics”. Nobody uses that tagline anymore. Maybe it was banned for legal reasons, or maybe advertisers realized that it didn’t have any effect on the overall sales of the item.

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Foreword

Welcome to the Eli Stein Cartoon archive. To begin, read my introduction and personal notes, and then please look at the cartoons, which are categorized by either decade, publication name or topic. I’ve included some personal comments, memories and photos below many of the cartoons. I’ll be adding cartoons, memories and photos ad infinitum. Remember, your comments are appreciated (just click on the “comment” link at the bottom of each post).
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