Retro Fisher Price ad sparks heated debate amongst creatives

Fisher Price ad
(Image credit: Fisher Price)

Advertising trends come and go, and print ads have evolved to contain very different styles of images and copy over the years. Right now, creatives on Twitter have begun a fascinating discussion around the supposed dumbing down of advertising – using a retro Fisher Price advert as an example. 

Pictured above, the advert in question is a clever way to sell Fisher Price roller skates. Featuring one child standing up and a whole load of empty space, the tagline reads: "Which of these three kids is wearing anti-slip Fisher Price roller skates?". We'll leave you to work out the joke. This could be heading straight into our best print adverts roundup.

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Georgia Coggan
Editor

Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2022. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme – the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with the industry through attending events like Adobe Max and the D&AD Awards and steering the site's content streams, Georgia has an eye on new commercial opportunities and ensuring they reflect the needs and interests of creatives.