15 Ads That Changed The Way We Think About Gays And Lesbians

From:  Business Insider

1961

The Inglewood, California Police Department and School District's "Boys Beware" ad.

Homosexuality was only referred to in the context of anti-gay public service announcements. This PSA warned, "be careful when you meet a stranger, one never knows when the homosexual is about." Gay men were said to be sick, and stereotyped with creepy facial hair.