Advertising is sexist?
yeah but also so very dumb. too dumb to be offensive. its a comedy bit assumably written by men for men yes? meh.
Lol. I know it's a joke. It made me giggle. :)
ok i thought you were actually offended. haha mr. tongue helps.
I thought that would clear it up a bit. XD Nah, just a silly youtube video.
Original Post by watergirl:
yeah but also so very dumb. too dumb to be offensive. its a comedy bit assumably written by men for men yes? meh.
I thought it was a clever commentary.
I was also happy one of the related videos from this show was a David Firth animation.
David Firth!!!!!
I've forced everyone I know to watch the Milkman.
@5: That was great. XD
Products and advertising make profit from people's insecurities. Guess which sex is culturally encouraged to be more insecure about themselves?
Some equalizers: acne treatment, mouthwash/teeth whiteners/gum, weight loss.
Original Post by clolitaa:
Products and advertising make profit from people's insecurities. Guess which sex is culturally encouraged to be more insecure about themselves?
Some equalizers: acne treatment, mouthwash/teeth whiteners/gum, weight loss.
Yeah but it is almost always young girls or women on these ads though isn't it?
The Mitchell and Webb clip was, obviously, satire. Showing how offensive advertising can be whilst being funny but not actually ofensive itself!!
Exactly what I was going to say cherryjane - the comedy clip itself wasn't offensive or sexist (and neither do I think it was dumb, I love mitchell and webb) - it was implying that actual advertising is.
Aw, for some reason I can't see it. But i've probably seen it, just can't remember as I "watch" that show on the 'puter. It's not as funny as their Peep Show, but it does have its moments.
The Mitchell and Webb clip is definitely satire, and have become my all-time favourites after Women: Know your limits!
Not that men aren't pressured by advertising, but it takes a different form. Because men are allowed to have self-respect and stuff, you can't tell them they're rubbish. But you can tell them their maleness can be revoked! (for those not wishing to follow that link, it is the McCoy's crisps ad, where you are carted off, presumably to have non-consensual gender reassignment surgery, if you express a knowledge of such a girly subject as ballet.
And because I'm lazy, I'm not going to dig up al the ads where you are no longer a man if you don't eat that meaty burger, drink that manly alcohol, or wear that manly scent. Indeed, if you are upset about the size of your manly bits, lynx will make them bigger until they are the size of melons!
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