Fashion over food? Even you, T.J. Maxx? There are a lot of things going on with this ad (apologies for the video quality;Â this is the only online proof I can find of this nonsense) that on one hand seem harmless, and on the other are horrifying. T.J. Maxx is a discount department store, which… Continue Reading →
Stella Artois considers women and beer “things of beauty”
So, I’m a beer drinker (and yes, I’m over 21). I love hoppy beers, so up front, I’m going to say before I get into my other reasons, I do not like Stella Artois. I don’t like the taste of it, and frankly, I don’t understand why it is so popular. I’d take a… Continue Reading →
Megan Fox is “frustrated” by her body. Emporio Armani is not.
You’re supposed to be looking at her underwear. Granted, you may have been momentarily distracted. The pronounced hunch, the countable vertebrae, the concave abdomen — there’s a lot going on. But if you ask Emporio Armani, Megan Fox is just doing a really great job of modeling their underwear. Ask her trainer, Harley Pasternak, and… Continue Reading →
Victoria’s Secret uses Adriana Lima’s ribs and hip bones to sell perfume
Don’t worry ladies, Victoria’s Secret values more than big breasts. They also really revere protruding bones and concave abdomens. Seriously, what is this? Delighted to receive some V.S. coupons in the mail (yes, I’m an “Angel V.I.P.” credit card carrier), my glee quickly turned to shock as I was assaulted by Adriana Lima’s prominent ribcage. Whether… Continue Reading →
Pepsi introduces “the skinny can” for Fashion Week
Skinny sells. Or at least that’s what Pepsi hopes. Perhaps trying to keep up with Super Bowl ad sexism, Pepsi plans to unveil their new “Skinny Can” during New York Fashion Week “in celebration of beautiful, confident women.” Because, you know, beauty and confidence are only found in slim packages.
And then, yeah, slamming Roseanne Barr with a log is funny too.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hrf35qYeyTY[/youtube] This is just the teaser for now, but let’s put it this way: Telling someone he’s acting like a complaining (Jewish, male) comic (Richard Lewis) but then slamming the female one (Roseanne Barr) with a log is sorta… misogynistic? It’s a play on the Betty White ad from last year, which also struck us… Continue Reading →
GoDaddy.com — serves ’em right?
Here’s a typical, objectifying GoDaddy.com ad with a twist: Danica Patrick and the other GoDaddy girls (i.e. tight black tank tops, bustin’ out all over the place, short shorts), announce that the new GoDaddy.co girl is…. Joan Rivers. [youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J83EQ7LubwE[/youtube] “Ha ha ha,” we’re supposed to laugh, “Everyone thought she was hot, but she’s just that… Continue Reading →
PETA pushes shock value. Again.
Newsflash PETA: Nudity and shock value are only novel for so long. I guess I can give PETA points for creativity and timeliness, but how many points do I subtract for consistent sexism, misogyny and, um…hardly ever depicting a single animal? The latest controversy-causing PETA ads poke fun at the body scan machines used at… Continue Reading →
Advertisers want you to eat baby carrots like junk food
Remember the good ol’ days when baby carrots were just wholesome snacks, packed with nutrients? Consider those days gone. That baby carrot you once knew and loved has copped an attitude. It’s roughed up its image, started hanging with a bad crowd, and I think it might have just given you the finger. Yes, that’s… Continue Reading →