A pointless but ponderable post.
Discussion
I noticed that Gillette have recruited Federer, Tiger, and Henry to sell their new 5 blade fusion razor.
In this, the whole message seems to be 'get rid of your Mach 3 because we have moved on.'
The sportsmen get so upset at the man using the old Mach 3 that they pelt him with balls from their respective specialities.
It is a bit of a market trader trick to say 'Nah mate, that stock of mine there, yes it's for sale, but really, it's s
t. Buy it if you like but I would rather you tried my new line.' The confidence trick of rubbishing their own product to move you up to a more expensive, later one.
Is there any other record of adverts/companies actually blatantly doing this. It seems a bit of an insult as if 'Yeh, we sold you a lot of crud back then, but hey, we've changed.'
And what do you do?
I hope this is ponderable whilst having a poo. When you have wiped and returned to your desks, please impart your knowledge/ one-liner/ 'knowpinion' here.
In this, the whole message seems to be 'get rid of your Mach 3 because we have moved on.'
The sportsmen get so upset at the man using the old Mach 3 that they pelt him with balls from their respective specialities.
It is a bit of a market trader trick to say 'Nah mate, that stock of mine there, yes it's for sale, but really, it's s
t. Buy it if you like but I would rather you tried my new line.' The confidence trick of rubbishing their own product to move you up to a more expensive, later one.Is there any other record of adverts/companies actually blatantly doing this. It seems a bit of an insult as if 'Yeh, we sold you a lot of crud back then, but hey, we've changed.'
And what do you do?
I hope this is ponderable whilst having a poo. When you have wiped and returned to your desks, please impart your knowledge/ one-liner/ 'knowpinion' here.
Edited by Rebuker on Friday 29th August 13:12
The renault thing is at least forgivable because the new car is 4WD, therefore has an entirely new ability.
Now unless the gillette fusion's 5 blades can drive me to work, or turn me into a sporting megastar, I see no difference in its purpose. Does it have additional beard/pube capability? Probably not.
Now unless the gillette fusion's 5 blades can drive me to work, or turn me into a sporting megastar, I see no difference in its purpose. Does it have additional beard/pube capability? Probably not.
Who knows.
Anyway, I am intrigued by "Lanacane Anit-Chafing Gel".
Seen these ads?
Basically, fatties apparently are so fat that their swollen fat body-parts cause injury to their very own selves, merely by moving about.
So they have to "grease themselves up", sort of lubricate themselves, just in order to perambulate in comfort.
I am out on the pull tonight, searching out plump, vulnerable girls. Perhaps I ought to pick up a tub of Lanacane, in case I end up "doing a romance" upon them.
I could carry the tub around with me, same as Tony Manero at the start of Saturday Night Fever.
"What's the tub, Rod?" The cute fattygirls ask.
"Sex grease." I say, deadpan, as I do my "groin-thrust" dance.
Anyway, I am intrigued by "Lanacane Anit-Chafing Gel".
Seen these ads?
Basically, fatties apparently are so fat that their swollen fat body-parts cause injury to their very own selves, merely by moving about.
So they have to "grease themselves up", sort of lubricate themselves, just in order to perambulate in comfort.
I am out on the pull tonight, searching out plump, vulnerable girls. Perhaps I ought to pick up a tub of Lanacane, in case I end up "doing a romance" upon them.
I could carry the tub around with me, same as Tony Manero at the start of Saturday Night Fever.
"What's the tub, Rod?" The cute fattygirls ask.
"Sex grease." I say, deadpan, as I do my "groin-thrust" dance.
Have you seen that ad for something that makes your teeth not fall out.
It's got a naked chick in it.
You can see her arse, and I'm sure you can see her pudenda.
I paused it, though, and could see no "crease".
Can anyone clarify whether of not I was actually looking at a real lady's actually fanny?
Otherwise I will "save myself" for a close up of Charlotte Church's lovely round face.
All the very best.
Rod XXX
It's got a naked chick in it.
You can see her arse, and I'm sure you can see her pudenda.
I paused it, though, and could see no "crease".
Can anyone clarify whether of not I was actually looking at a real lady's actually fanny?
Otherwise I will "save myself" for a close up of Charlotte Church's lovely round face.
All the very best.
Rod XXX
Rebuker said:
I noticed that Gillette have recruited Federer, Tiger, and Henry to sell their new 5 blade fusion razor.
In this, the whole message seems to be 'get rid of your Mach 3 because we have moved on.'
The sportsmen get so upset at the man using the old Mach 3 that they pelt him with balls from their respective specialities.
It is a bit of a market trader trick to say 'Nah mate, that stock of mine there, yes it's for sale, but really, it's st. Buy it if you like but I would rather you tried my new line.' The confidence trick of rubbishing their own product to move you up to a more expensive, later one.
Is there any other record of adverts/companies actually blatantly doing this. It seems a bit of an insult as if 'Yeh, we sold you a lot of crud back then, but hey, we've changed.'
And what do you do?
I hope this is ponderable whilst having a poo. When you have wiped and returned to your desks, please impart your knowledge/ one-liner/ 'knowpinion' here.
You fool! Can't you see this is a 'performance toiletry'? In this, the whole message seems to be 'get rid of your Mach 3 because we have moved on.'
The sportsmen get so upset at the man using the old Mach 3 that they pelt him with balls from their respective specialities.
It is a bit of a market trader trick to say 'Nah mate, that stock of mine there, yes it's for sale, but really, it's s
t. Buy it if you like but I would rather you tried my new line.' The confidence trick of rubbishing their own product to move you up to a more expensive, later one.Is there any other record of adverts/companies actually blatantly doing this. It seems a bit of an insult as if 'Yeh, we sold you a lot of crud back then, but hey, we've changed.'
And what do you do?
I hope this is ponderable whilst having a poo. When you have wiped and returned to your desks, please impart your knowledge/ one-liner/ 'knowpinion' here.
Edited by Rebuker on Friday 29th August 13:12
They've pushed the envelope.
I test-shave this kit (I'm the Chuck Yeager of razors) and its absolutely top drawer. You wouldn't buy a Focus 1.6 LX if you could buy a Focus 1.6 'Jazz' limited edition would you?
Come on.
Edited by captainzep on Friday 29th August 13:29
Gillette is one of the biggest rip offs around, seeing this trio advertising for them just underscores how much is spent on marketing.
The only people I know who still use them, buy their replacement blades in the US, as the prices here are a joke.
The only people I know who still use them, buy their replacement blades in the US, as the prices here are a joke.
Edited by 2something on Friday 29th August 14:14
I like the washing powder ones where they compare the cleaning power of their new stuff which makes your whites look like Hammonds teeth, to their old product. Now in the previous adverts for the old product the whites always come out amazingly bright and white, but when they are compared to the new stuff they seem to make your clothes go a bit grey and off white, like Clarksons teeth. How come no one noticed before when they were buying the old stuff that it is sh*t?
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