1989 Wimpy Ghostbusters Promo.
Wimpy is the brand name of a chain of fast-food hamburger restaurants based in the UK. It is well known for its burger known as the Bender, which is actually a frankfurter sausage and not a hamburger patty. The restaurants were originally called Wimpy Bars, but the name was shortened to “Wimpy” many years ago. The current owners of the Wimpy brand operate in several countries under the name of Wimpy International.
Wimpy commercial from 1981
Wimpy is the brand name of a chain of fast-food hamburger restaurants based in the United Kingdom. The restaurants were originally called Wimpy Bars and many people still refer to them by this name, despite the fact that the name “Wimpy Bar” was dropped in favour of “Wimpy” many years ago. The current owners of the Wimpy brand operate in several countries under the name of Wimpy International.
Walkers Crisps ‘woods’ advert 1990
Walkers Crisps commercial from 1989.
History
In the 1880s Henry Walker moved from Mansfield to Leicester to take over an established butcher’s shop in the high street. Meat rationing after World War II saw the factory output drop dramatically and the company looked at alternatives to make use of the wasted capacity. With potato crisps being increasingly popular with the public, managing director R.E. Gerrard helped the company shift focus and began hand-slicing and frying potatoes. Continue reading