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Episode 19: Always a Bridesmaid
Advertising History Emily Rask 9/21/26 Advertising History Emily Rask 9/21/26

Episode 19: Always a Bridesmaid

"Always a bridesmaid, never a bride" traces to a 1925 Listerine ad built around a fictional woman and a condition the company invented.

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Episode 31: I Need To Talk To You About Your Extended Warranty
Consumer Culture & Psychology Emily Rask 9/20/26 Consumer Culture & Psychology Emily Rask 9/20/26

Episode 31: I Need To Talk To You About Your Extended Warranty

Extended warranties legally can't call themselves insurance. That one distinction explains almost the entire industry built around fear at checkout.

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