Burma shave sayings
Burma-Shave was a popular brand of shaving cream in the mid-20th century that became known for its humorous and catchy advertising signs along highways. Here are some classic Burma-Shave sayings:
1. "Does your husband misbehave, Grunt and grumble, rant and rave, Shoot the brute some Burma-Shave"
2. "Don't take a curve at 60 per, We hate to lose a customer"
3. "Past schoolhouses, take it slow, Let the little shavers grow"
4. "The whale put Jonah down the hatch, But coughed him up because he scratched"
5. "Ben met Anna, Made a hit, Neglected beard, Ben-Anna split"
6. "Speed was high, Weather was not, Tires were thin, X marks the spot"
7. "The midnight ride of Paul for beer, Led to a warmer hemisphere"
8. "She eyed his beard, And said no dice, The wedding's off, I'll COOK the rice"
9. "He lit a match, To check gas tank, That's why they call him, Skinless Frank"
10. "A man, a miss, A car, a curve, He kissed the miss, And missed the curve"
These sayings were typically spread out over a series of small signs along the roadside, with each sign revealing a different part of the message. They became a beloved part of American pop culture and are still remembered fondly by many today.
Above is Burma shave sayings.