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Hi all,
I was doing some online research and happened upon these ads. My favorite ad (at least to laugh at) is the one for Candies where the girl is sitting on the monitor. Cough. I thought some of you might enjoy viewing this interesting site:
Say What?
Tired of advertisers peddling flesh and not product? Now's your chance to sound off to advertisers about the negative, dangerous messages they send to women and girls. Send an email to [email protected] to nominate an advertisement for posting on this page.
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</TD></TR><TR><TD>Gucci: This ad attempts to
demonstrate a woman's "place"
in the world—at a man's feet—
right below his...uh... Just don't
stand up too fast, sister! </TD><TD>Maker's Mark: What is it
about selling alcohol that
makes advertisers want to
belittle and insult women...
does it really make men
feel more powerful? Don't
answer that. </TD><TD>Longchamp: This is an ad for
luggage, right? And the nearly
naked, bronzed woman is there
because...? When creativity
fails, insert sex. </TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD>Dior: The text reads, "New!
Dior Addict Lipstick to Die
For...in 30 killer shades...
Get hooked. Now." Dior proudly
uses the themes of addiction
and death to sell lipstick, under
the impession that the tactic is
edgy and original. Not. </TD><TD>Winston: Winston tries to
convince young women how
tough and cool they can be
by smoking while waiting for
a man. Hope he arrives soon
...before lung cancer sets in.</TD><TD>Candies: This is too easy.
Is that a space shuttle on
your computer, or are you
just happy to see me? This
ad is so obvious in its
"subliminal" message, it's sad.</B></TD></TR><TR><TD>
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</TD></TR><TR><TD>Calvin Klein: Good ol' Calvin
— always leading the way
with images of nearly naked,
pre-pubescent-looking women
and girls.</B></TD><TD>Ralph Lauren Polo: Not to
be outdone, Ralph offers
that perfect look to wear
while scratching your back
on a tree while waiting for,
um...the stableboy?</TD><TD>Brown & Williamson: Brown
& Williamson appears to be
marketing cigarettes to pre-
teen girls with this ad that
practically makes smoking
look wholesome. Really not.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><CENTER>
LOVE YOUR BODY DAY
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I was doing some online research and happened upon these ads. My favorite ad (at least to laugh at) is the one for Candies where the girl is sitting on the monitor. Cough. I thought some of you might enjoy viewing this interesting site:
Say What?
Tired of advertisers peddling flesh and not product? Now's your chance to sound off to advertisers about the negative, dangerous messages they send to women and girls. Send an email to [email protected] to nominate an advertisement for posting on this page.
<TABLE><TBODY><TR><TD>
demonstrate a woman's "place"
in the world—at a man's feet—
right below his...uh... Just don't
stand up too fast, sister! </TD><TD>Maker's Mark: What is it
about selling alcohol that
makes advertisers want to
belittle and insult women...
does it really make men
feel more powerful? Don't
answer that. </TD><TD>Longchamp: This is an ad for
luggage, right? And the nearly
naked, bronzed woman is there
because...? When creativity
fails, insert sex. </TD></TR><TR><TD>
Dior Addict Lipstick to Die
For...in 30 killer shades...
Get hooked. Now." Dior proudly
uses the themes of addiction
and death to sell lipstick, under
the impession that the tactic is
edgy and original. Not. </TD><TD>Winston: Winston tries to
convince young women how
tough and cool they can be
by smoking while waiting for
a man. Hope he arrives soon
...before lung cancer sets in.</TD><TD>Candies: This is too easy.
Is that a space shuttle on
your computer, or are you
just happy to see me? This
ad is so obvious in its
"subliminal" message, it's sad.</B></TD></TR><TR><TD>
— always leading the way
with images of nearly naked,
pre-pubescent-looking women
and girls.</B></TD><TD>Ralph Lauren Polo: Not to
be outdone, Ralph offers
that perfect look to wear
while scratching your back
on a tree while waiting for,
um...the stableboy?</TD><TD>Brown & Williamson: Brown
& Williamson appears to be
marketing cigarettes to pre-
teen girls with this ad that
practically makes smoking
look wholesome. Really not.</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE><CENTER>
LOVE YOUR BODY DAY
Source
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