These ads are.....

[roguenuke]

I saw this ad today for the first time and honestly thought that this was satire of some type, that there was going to be some sort of gotcha moment, just something to indicate that the ad wasn't actually presenting what they were claiming to present. Oh how wrong.



So my question is how the denizens of DP view these ads? Are they spot on? Are they "I'd buy it but that was stupid"? "Okay, but wouldn't actually buy that"? "Has to be satire"?

 

[bearpoker]

I saw this ad today for the first time and honestly thought that this was satire of some type, that there was going to be some sort of gotcha moment, just something to indicate that the ad wasn't actually presenting what they were claiming to present. Oh how wrong.



So my question is how the denizens of DP view these ads? Are they spot on? Are they "I'd buy it but that was stupid"? "Okay, but wouldn't actually buy that"? "Has to be satire"?

My reaction was, "Thank God I don't have to put up with that lady" She gives me the same creepy vibe I get from Concerned Women for America. I felt the same way when Up With People performed at my high school in the 60's.

 

[Ginger Ale]

Aw, wow, um, ahhh, um, well.......... ok, that's um, well, oh, sheet, I just can't find the words. But, hey, thanks, I will be spreading this around for laughter today! Lot's of new meme's in there.

 

[Phys251]

I saw this ad today for the first time and honestly thought that this was satire of some type, that there was going to be some sort of gotcha moment, just something to indicate that the ad wasn't actually presenting what they were claiming to present. Oh how wrong.



So my question is how the denizens of DP view these ads? Are they spot on? Are they "I'd buy it but that was stupid"? "Okay, but wouldn't actually buy that"? "Has to be satire"?

Creepy right-wing homeschooling vibes all-around.

 

[Ginger Ale]

Well, here's their customers. So, yeah, I think this will sell.

 

[Mycroft]

I saw this ad today for the first time and honestly thought that this was satire of some type, that there was going to be some sort of gotcha moment, just something to indicate that the ad wasn't actually presenting what they were claiming to present. Oh how wrong.



So my question is how the denizens of DP view these ads? Are they spot on? Are they "I'd buy it but that was stupid"? "Okay, but wouldn't actually buy that"? "Has to be satire"?

I didn't need any books to teach my two sons about capitalism and the law of supply and demand. But for parents who aren't knowledgeable enough to present the fact to their children, perhaps these books are a good thing.

I don't see anything wrong with someone selling books to help those parents and I don't see anything wrong with the marketing tactics used in that commercial. This all seems rather normal to me...even though I try to stay away from marketing tactics in general.

What, exactly, do you find to be a problem with what the ad was presenting?

 

[Jetboogieman]

I saw this ad today for the first time and honestly thought that this was satire of some type, that there was going to be some sort of gotcha moment, just something to indicate that the ad wasn't actually presenting what they were claiming to present. Oh how wrong.



So my question is how the denizens of DP view these ads? Are they spot on? Are they "I'd buy it but that was stupid"? "Okay, but wouldn't actually buy that"? "Has to be satire"?

This ad is exclusively aimed at people with... Issues.

 

[roguenuke]

I didn't need any books to teach my two sons about capitalism and the law of supply and demand. But for parents who aren't knowledgeable enough to present the fact to their children, perhaps these books are a good thing.

I don't see anything wrong with someone selling books to help those parents and I don't see anything wrong with the marketing tactics used in that commercial. This all seems rather normal to me...even though I try to stay away from marketing tactics in general.

What, exactly, do you find to be a problem with what the ad was presenting?

The hyperbole and ridiculous claims (schools are teaching kids socialism, peppa pig as a russian communist?), the very nature of the ad comes off as completely over the top and stupid.

 

[bearpoker]

Creepy right-wing homeschooling vibes all-around.

I'm sure there are Up With People videos on YouTube. The kids can sing along during music time. They have hand motions and everything.

 

[Quag]

I suppose if you want to make sure anyone with even half a brain wont buy your books it isnt half bad

 

[bearpoker]

Well, here's their customers. So, yeah, I think this will sell.

There's a Republican born every minute!

 

[Cameron]

None of those ads ever come up on my Youtube. I guess that's because I don't watch dumbass conspiracy or rando youtuber talking head videos. Although I clicked on this one so maybe now they will.

 

[roguenuke]

None of those ads ever come up on my Youtube. I guess that's because I don't watch dumbass conspiracy or rando youtuber talking head videos. Although I clicked on this one so maybe now they will.

Showed up on mine (while watching a Daily Show montage, of all things) likely from occasionally watching some rightwing video that someone here has posted.

 

[Noodlegawd]

I saw this ad today for the first time and honestly thought that this was satire of some type, that there was going to be some sort of gotcha moment, just something to indicate that the ad wasn't actually presenting what they were claiming to present. Oh how wrong.



So my question is how the denizens of DP view these ads? Are they spot on? Are they "I'd buy it but that was stupid"? "Okay, but wouldn't actually buy that"? "Has to be satire"?

I'm not interested in the product, but I don't see any problem with that ad in connection with selling that product. Production value wasn't great, but it was way better than the Snuggie commercial. Heck, it was even ethnically inclusive.

 

[Mycroft]

The hyperbole and ridiculous claims (schools are teaching kids socialism, peppa pig as a russian communist?), the very nature of the ad comes off as completely over the top and stupid.

That's kind of how marketing works sometimes, doesn't it?

 

[HIP56948]

Next time your house is on fire (Lady), call a hedge-fund manager for help. See what happens.

 

[roguenuke]

That's kind of how marketing works sometimes, doesn't it?

Sometimes advertisers lie, yes. But when they do, you really should question the quality of the product.

 

[notquiteright]

The hyperbole and ridiculous claims (schools are teaching kids socialism, peppa pig as a russian communist?), the very nature of the ad comes off as completely over the top and stupid.

You forget the teletubbies, and muppets... they are gay communists (the worsest kinda pinko commie there can be)....

 

[Quag]

You forget the teletubbies, and muppets... they are gay communists (the worsest kinda pinko commie there can be)....

Worse the teletubbies are ambiguous gender communists!

 

[notquiteright]

Worse the teletubbies are ambiguous gender communists!

LMAO, and voted three times for Biden (each)....