Once in a while you get a brand that wants to stand out, and that means being “edgy”, “bold” or “daring”. But in the pursuit of style over substance, some things can go wrong. Horribly wrong. Case in point: If it’s not obvious to you, the subtext of the ad is that Belvedere Vodka goes down smoothly, unlike […]
Posts Tagged ‘WTF’
Is that a sandwich in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?
June 24th, 2009
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When I was in university, I took a few feminist-driven courses. In one of the classes, we were shown a presentation on sexism and misogyny in advertising. Open up any fashion magazine, we were told, and really LOOK at each image. Why is that women naked and surrounded by fully clothed, menacing men? Why is that model on her knees? […]
