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Catchy Ads from the Old Berlin: A Blast from the Past!
SGNS from all corners, I've got a fun trip down memory lane! Digging up some witty ad rhymes from the good ol' days, and boy, were they a gem! Started by Herr Stamm with, "Today the kitchen stays cold, we're going to the Wienerwald." If you remember, the restaurant chain's roots were dug in Munich but nailed a few spots in Berlin as well.
Jumping on the bandwagon was Christian Sandow: "I see you at the Resi!" A hotspot in Hasenheide, where pneumatic tubes and table phones were the new cool.
Volker Kühn recalls a snazzy billboard at Samariterstraße U-Bahn station. "For eye trouble, go to Boßenroth," it proclaimed, catching the public's attention.
Then there's a true Berlin classic, courtesy of Hotte: "TV trouble? Hunting number!" Yeah, you guessed it. Stoli knew the three digits too: 88088. Kurt Jäger's TV repair service, which ran from 1966 to 2008, was famous enough to be listed in every phone book.
Uwe Jäger shared two catchy ones: "What the bride is for the wedding, Darmol is for digestion" and "Grandpa is grumbling terribly, Grandma doesn't have any Paech bread." Brace yourself for a new one: "Today, tomorrow, the day after tomorrow, get your daily Bild-Berlin."
Ulli's turn next week, and be prepared to be amazed!
Unwind the History:During this era, advertising in Berlin was a mix of creativity and political messaging. The city's unique position during the Cold War shaped this landscape, with a focus on messages that promoted political unity and local businesses. Compared to documented political slogans or propaganda, advertising from this period is less documented, but its significance in Berlin's cultural and political history remains vital.
'"Ulli's turn next week, and be prepared to be amazed!" Experience a delve into the vibrant world of pop-culture as we traverse more captivating ads from the old Berlin.
Among the entertainment offerings, keep an eye out for snappy ad slogans that mimic the rhythm of pop music, reminding us how these jingles once dominated Berlin's streets."
