Vintage and Retro Ads, Promos, Fliers, Etc.

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"It's clean quicker with VIM" - VIM, 1950s 72 (i.ibb.co)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 2 months ago (1 children)

either Constable of the Tower of London, 1660-79, or Secretary of the Treasury 1770-82, the former known for swift execution of criminals, the latter for doing quick political deals.

Whichever it was replaced the phrase "quicker than you can say knife" which was a common phrase at the time.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 2 months ago

appreciate the details!