While not all of these jokes were extreme, a few cartoon shows and movies stand out for getting away with humor that absolutely wouldn't be acceptable today.

Thompson drags it on the curb by 7 a.m., in time to tickle funny bones of people who pass. 'Total Dad jokes' Thompson's board made its debut on Jan. 18.

Enjoy these cartoons from the January–February issue of HBR, and test your management wit in the HBR Caption Contest.