Comments on: Sending the Wrong Mesage

By: Lori

Lori — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:09:50 +0000

Ha ha, Carrie. ;) Yes, it was intentional. So was my use of "better half" as it doesn't include gender, but does give a nod to my spouse. He really is the better half. I'm the evil half...Muhahahaha....

Anne, maybe they have nudes on life support? LOL

Anon, I agree with you 100 percent. I HATE that men are portrayed as people who are bumbling or who need women to chastize them. Ridiculous.

Wendy, that's true. Men apparently can't buy a car without a bikini-clad 18 year old salivating beside it.

Heard a woman today say "Officials are literally moving heaven and earth to find the girl." Wow. That must be some big construction equipment!

By: Wendy

Wendy — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:53:49 +0000

I don't get that ad. If I were to buy my hubby slacks (pants, jeans, etc.)he would damn well be there with me to try them on. Also, he wouldn't want me to, because he would be afraid that I would pick up something he wouldn't like. So, what's their point?

I get annoyed by advertisements that target men to buy things for their wives. The things they want the men to buy are pictured along with bikini babes. There's nothing that says 'I love you' more than picking up a gift for your wife while thinking about scantily clad bikini models. Especially when I'm not as skinny or have the same attributes as they do. How romantic, dear. I realize that some men would probably think about them anyway, but still... women are seeing these ads too!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 05:49:29 +0000

All of the comments here are so valid. I couldn't agree with you more, Anonymous- The hopeless bumblers, lol

By: Carrie

Carrie — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:48:09 +0000

Was the title of your post intentional? If so: funny. If not: extra funny, considering the topic.

(pssst....isn't the phrase "my better half" one of those nuggets from the 20th century that should....ahem.... literally die?)

sorry. couldn't resist poking a bit of fun.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:37:11 +0000

While we're talking sexist stereotypes in advertising, I'd like to offer my pet peeve. That is the long-standing trend of portraying all men as hopeless bumblers. Why, without us women around, they would no doubt starve to death through sheer stupidity. They can't figure out how to choose the right credit card, run the washing machine, dress themselves properly, or choose hair-care products that don't make their hair look greasy and dirty. Poor hapless fools!

By: Anne Wayman

Anne Wayman — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:33:10 +0000

May all time favorite was: semi-live adult entertainment

I kid you not… I think they were talking almost nude or something, but…

By: Lori

Lori — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:17:03 +0000

Krista, that bugs me no end, too. Or that they "lock" women in those clear boxes and won't let them out to "pick up the kids" until they clean it. Hello! 21st Century calling!

Devon, it's probably the only way we can educate the damn companies on stereotypes.

Worse is the misuse of words. I heard a news reporter say "He was literally dead on his feet." No he wasn't - unless you've propped up the body.

Grrr...

By: Krista

Krista — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:41:39 +0000

I can't think of one in particular, but it bugs me that virtually every cleaning product shows women cleaning up while the husbands and kids sit around spilling things and tracking mud everywhere.

By: Devon Ellington

Devon Ellington — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:37:28 +0000

I can't remember the worst, but I do know that, when I see an ad like that, I drop a line to corporate telling them they've lost me as a customer and why. And suggesting they hire a writer with at least a basic grasp of grammar, structure, and common sense.