The Advertising Winds Still Blow

Thought for the day:  Do advertisements reflect society realistically, or do they merely attempt to manipulate our perception of it?

Subliminal messages may be taboo in today's advertising, but that doesn't mean commercials aren't designed to manipulate our thinking. After all, it's their job to convince us that our lives would be better if we buy whatever product it is they're trying to sell.

I saw a subliminal advertising executive, but only for a second. [Steven Wright]

Let's hope society wasn't as blatantly sexist... and clueless... as it comes across in these ads from the '40s and '50s.  We looked at some a couple weeks ago... today, we're gonna check out the rest. Once again, thanks to my brother for sending them to me.

Ready?

Some of you might be experiencing a little agitation of your own after looking at some of those ads, but you know I can't send you away in that kinda state. We've gotta end with a chuckle. So, how about a couple commercials with a funny side? You don't have to understand the language to get the point in the first one. Um, if the second one offends anyone, let me apologize in advance. Sorry! (giggle)

Some of you dropped in to visit with Dianne Salerni and me at her blog yesterday, and I thank you for that, but if you (gasp!) missed her interview with me about Hot Flashes and Cold Lemonade... we're still there! Come say hello. There's still a piece or two of chocolate rum cake left, but you'd better hurry. Chocolate cake is never allowed to sit around long enough to get stale. It's a rule. Um, I think we'll skip the tea. For some reason,  I'm simply not in the mood for a cup...

                                 Until next time, take care of yourselves. And each other.

Big Sale. Last Week. Why advertise? I already missed it. They're just rubbing it in. [Yakov Smirnoff]