I think the slim-jim videos are fun and funny. The best part of the scooter video is it lets you decide what is wrong with situation which, dare I say means your the one with the sexist thoughts maninahat.
Stupid sexist advert
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I do hate those commercials, for those who don't know, other commercials make fun of Men for eating salad and trading in his sports car for a mini van for the sake of his family. It is 100% trying to tell you how to act like your gender and is offensive to both genders. The slogan is "made form stuff guys need", you are less of a man, and you need to eat slim jim to become a man again.
I didn't want to be the first to complain about this, but it HAS been bugging me for a month or two...
Though I figured that they're not really worth getting worked up over.
Though I figured that they're not really worth getting worked up over.
I agree with this. It's just reinforcing out-dated gender roles, and making any guy who deviates feel inferior.drisky said:
OP got an infraction... I'm allowed to take issue with the commercial too, right? Because I don't like the message in them, either.
Why would you even call riding behind someone in a two wheeled vehicle "riding *****"? That sounds ridiculous and degrading. And there's nothing wrong with scooters, either.
What on earth is wrong with using a scooter? The whole post here reeks of a tone implying that what you view to be feminine is inferior.
Though sadly this sort of thing seems common to beer companies in general.
I'm thoroughly disgusted by posts like this. Even if they are a joke, they still sound disgusting. You have your freedom of speech to say whatever you like. But I think I have right to equally say how revolting that was to come out of a human being's mouth. Or in this case, their metaphorical mouth coming through their hands on a keyboard.RT-Medic-with-shotgun said:
Why would you even call riding behind someone in a two wheeled vehicle "riding *****"? That sounds ridiculous and degrading. And there's nothing wrong with scooters, either.
What on earth is wrong with using a scooter? The whole post here reeks of a tone implying that what you view to be feminine is inferior.
I need to remember that company was the one that did that. Because henceforth I am never giving Miller my money again.shadyh8er said:
Though sadly this sort of thing seems common to beer companies in general.
Yeah, it's reinforcing sexist stereotypes, and it's just a stupid ad altogether.
Do I disagree with it? Yeah, I do. And I'm not overreacting, because it's not harmless. It's never harmless. In the past couple of days I was in the car insurance sexism thread complaining about how different rates for men and women is sexist, and this doesn't get a pass just because it's a commercial and not meant to be taken seriously. Being against racism and sexism is everything or nothing.
Do I disagree with it? Yeah, I do. And I'm not overreacting, because it's not harmless. It's never harmless. In the past couple of days I was in the car insurance sexism thread complaining about how different rates for men and women is sexist, and this doesn't get a pass just because it's a commercial and not meant to be taken seriously. Being against racism and sexism is everything or nothing.
<link=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.313743-Do-people-seriously-not-understand-why-the-Escapist-protects-their-ads-Warning-Ranty-text-wall>Because economics.TheDarkEricDraven said:
Anyways, the ads don't bother me anymore... Pub Club is nice.
I'm personally pissed off because I've had to watch them about 100 times between TV, The escapist, and that guy with the glasses. Honestly with the weekly "men are the targets of sexist double standards" we have been having, I'm surprised the escapist is taking the "He is less of a man for doing that" route. Fucking hypocrites aren't very consistent with there ideals.Phlakes said:
Off-Topic thought inspired by this: I wonder how much it would cost the Escapist to host and serve the ads from their own server, which would make blocking them somewhat more difficult. Also I wonder if there would be any benefit for them in it: it seems like SlimJim didn't purchase the adspace by the impression, since if they did their ad campaign would likely be long over by now.
The reason I mention this is many people block known ad network servers for security reasons, since ad networks are prime targets for hackers because the payoff is so huge. Compromise a few of, say, Tribal Fusion's servers and you've got access to an enormous pool of users across many thousands of websites. [small]Although given TF's reputation compromising their servers probably isn't even necessary...[/small]
The reason I mention this is many people block known ad network servers for security reasons, since ad networks are prime targets for hackers because the payoff is so huge. Compromise a few of, say, Tribal Fusion's servers and you've got access to an enormous pool of users across many thousands of websites. [small]Although given TF's reputation compromising their servers probably isn't even necessary...[/small]
I think it was in the podcast where they explained this, can't remember, but this site's ad space isn't hot real estate. They're taking whatever they can because they're literally almost out of money, especially after the whole Extra Credits thing.drisky said:
If Sean Connery sat on a scooter it'd be instantly manly. So your statement does not compute.Insanity_Zero said:
Also Sean Connery would never sit on a scooter.
<link=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/forums/read/18.313743-Do-people-seriously-not-understand-why-the-Escapist-protects-their-ads-Warning-Ranty-text-wall>I'll re-rant as much as I have to...drisky said:
It probably hurts them even more than it hurts you.