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Chelsea · 09-19-2007, 07:36 PM

...ads in which, time and time again, they portray the guy in a couple as this clueless idiot, and every last freakin time the woman "outsmarts" him in whatever method the advertisement requires. Every time I see one of these ads it drives me up the wall.

FactoryGirl · 09-19-2007, 07:42 PM

My uncle, like you, is tired of those ads too. In fact, he's also tired of T.V shows that show the same thing(Cosby, Roseanne....).

It's funny the first three times, but after the fourth, it's not so funny.

Ireneparalegal · 09-19-2007, 07:44 PM

Cosby show is the worst! Each man in that house has no back-bone.

I rarely watch commercials, so I am not sure what ads you are talking abt Seth.

FactoryGirl · 09-19-2007, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Cosby show is the worst! Each man in that house has no back-bone.

And that is why my uncle HATES watching The Cosby Show.

Chelsea · 09-19-2007, 07:50 PM

The early couple of seasons weren't as bad about it, but Claire became more and more domineering as the show went on it seemed, while Cliff seemed to degenerate into self-parody by the end.

Ireneparalegal · 09-19-2007, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Seth

The early couple of seasons weren't as bad about it, but Claire became more and more domineering as the show went on it seemed, while Cliff seemed to degenerate into self-parody by the end.

For sure.

Corolla · 09-19-2007, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Ireneparalegal

Cosby show is the worst! Each man in that house has no back-bone.

I rarely watch commercials, so I am not sure what ads you are talking abt Seth.

I actually listen to commercials and I don't know what he's talking about.

Mikado · 09-19-2007, 11:48 PM

I wholeheartedly agree with you Seth, these commercials make me want to throw something at the screen, the problem is, the main holders of the pursestrings, in most houses, are the women. These commercials are aimed at them. Some years ago, it was found that the best way to get a commercial message across was to do it with humour, and , whats funnier to women, than totally clueless men? I guess were stuck with it, at least until women begin to complain about ads that make men look like morons! (What about it girls???

)

Ireneparalegal · 09-19-2007, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Mikado

I wholeheartedly agree with you Seth, these commercials make me want to throw something at the screen, the problem is, the main holders of the pursestrings, in most houses, are the women. These commercials are aimed at them. Some years ago, it was found that the best way to get a commercial message across was to do it with humour, and , whats funnier to women, than totally clueless men? I guess were stuck with it, at least until women begin to complain about ads that make men look like morons! (What about it girls???

)

Well, what commercials are we talking abt?

I don't know which ones you guys are referring to. I have made it clear on this thread and other threads I hate how Cosby show made the men look like fools. What more do you guys want?

catlover79 · 09-20-2007, 12:28 AM

I'm not following either - which commercial(s) are you talking about?

Mikado · 09-20-2007, 12:33 AM

Basically any of those ads with the guy facing some kind of problem he cant handle and he yells "HONEY!!!???" And his wife shows up with w/e product that will do the job fast and efficiently while the man stands there looking like a total idiot...TV is FULL of them!

Ireneparalegal · 09-20-2007, 01:10 AM

I don't watch commercials. I always change the channel. Or I walk away from the television. The only time a commercial catches my eye is when my boyfriend is watching the tv and he will tell me, "Look at this commercial." Or when he is watching television and he has the remote in his hands, at that point, he is in control of the tv and he doesn't change it during commercials.

*ClassicPinUp* · 09-20-2007, 01:30 AM

I hate those commercials as well. To me its just more feminist bullsh*t of trying to make women look better then men. Sadly a lot of women treat men like that.. and it's disgusting.

(((is glad her man is not like those on TV)))

Mikado · 09-20-2007, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by AndAwayWeGo

I hate those commercials as well. To me its just more feminist bullsh*t of trying to make women look better then men. Sadly a lot of women treat men like that.. and it's disgusting.

(((is glad her man is not like those on TV)))

That's ONE woman on our side, Seth!

coffield3 · 09-20-2007, 02:55 AM

We dont have any ads like that over here, well i cant think of any that is, but those ads that your guys are refurring to sure sound like a pain in the ass.

09-19-2007, 07:36 PM	#1
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09-20-2007, 12:28 AM	#10
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09-20-2007, 01:30 AM	#13
ClassicPinUp ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Oct 28, 2006 Posts: 2,246	I hate those commercials as well. To me its just more feminist bullsh*t of trying to make women look better then men. Sadly a lot of women treat men like that.. and it's disgusting. (((is glad her man is not like those on TV)))
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09-20-2007, 02:55 AM	#15
coffield3 <3 Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 23, 2006 Location: England Posts: 7,379	We dont have any ads like that over here, well i cant think of any that is, but those ads that your guys are refurring to sure sound like a pain in the ass.
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09-19-2007, 07:42 PM	#2
FactoryGirl Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Sep 10, 2007 Location: Spinning tunes at club Mood Posts: 448	My uncle, like you, is tired of those ads too. In fact, he's also tired of T.V shows that show the same thing(Cosby, Roseanne....). It's funny the first three times, but after the fourth, it's not so funny.

09-19-2007, 07:50 PM	#5
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	The early couple of seasons weren't as bad about it, but Claire became more and more domineering as the show went on it seemed, while Cliff seemed to degenerate into self-parody by the end.

09-19-2007, 11:48 PM	#8
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I wholeheartedly agree with you Seth, these commercials make me want to throw something at the screen, the problem is, the main holders of the pursestrings, in most houses, are the women. These commercials are aimed at them. Some years ago, it was found that the best way to get a commercial message across was to do it with humour, and , whats funnier to women, than totally clueless men? I guess were stuck with it, at least until women begin to complain about ads that make men look like morons! (What about it girls??? )

09-20-2007, 12:33 AM	#11
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	Basically any of those ads with the guy facing some kind of problem he cant handle and he yells "HONEY!!!???" And his wife shows up with w/e product that will do the job fast and efficiently while the man stands there looking like a total idiot...TV is FULL of them!

09-20-2007, 01:10 AM	#12
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,691	I don't watch commercials. I always change the channel. Or I walk away from the television. The only time a commercial catches my eye is when my boyfriend is watching the tv and he will tell me, "Look at this commercial." Or when he is watching television and he has the remote in his hands, at that point, he is in control of the tv and he doesn't change it during commercials.