New Gillette add "Toxic Masculinity" is causing quite a stir!

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  • Lizard
    Lizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    yes.. the comments...i should have clarified
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,642
    edited January 2019
    PJPOWER said:
    The question is, “Is the media trying to manufacture outrage over this add?” as they often do.  No one gives it an ounce of attention  until a headline pops up saying “OMG, everyone is outraged”.  Any I agree, anyone “outraged” over something like this is misplacing their priorities.
    Well, with 12 million views and counting on YouTube, there are 320k likes, 723k dislikes.That actually does say something. I would imagine that anyone who would actually bother to dislike this take at least some offense to it.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,876
    cincybearcat said:
    mrussel1 said:
    cincybearcat said:
    Its a great ad.  

    I see so many disparaging remarks about big corporations...we often ignore how they lead.  
    My experience, after having worked for a long time at a huge bank, is that corporations are made up of a bunch of regular ole people.  They have the same problems, fears, successes, etc. as everyone else.  I don't see them as faceless entities.  And good corporations, that value their employees, are a reflection of the attitudes of their people.  Yes, they are trying to maximize profits.  Yes they seek out greater efficiencies which can create value and destroy jobs, but it's real life Americans doing this.  
    They also create jobs, seek out better ways and improve life, etc.  Sure they don't always get it right but they also help lead many important changes. Ok, I may or may not work for a large American manufacturing company of consumer goods.

    P&G marketing has been on point lately.  Great mom ads for olympics (those as a Dad I wonder why I wasn't mentioned...of course the majority of P&G customers are women...they do most of the buying).  Great "Like a Girl" ads.  Those, since I have a super smart, strong, amazing daughter kinda make me emotional watching.  And now this.  This is a terrific ad...not on the same level as "Like a Girl" though.  But maybe the next spot will be.

    I don't understand why people are upset over the ad.  It's just that they are a little tired of the stupid dad steroetype in sitcoms and stupid male stereotype overall that perhaps they don;t really listen and just look to be outraged like so many others.  I'd ask anyone offended to watch it again and see what you think about it, trying to remove preconceived bias.
    Right.. which one of those clips would you say "well what's wrong with that??"  If there is one, better find a mirror and a priest because you have some confessing to do.  
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,317
    Lizard said:
    yes.. the comments...i should have clarified
    OK, good.  They are pretty bad.

  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,876
    Breitbart comments section is one of the most appalling places on the internet.  I admit that I go there and read the lunacy they write and the mental contortions they go through to defend the indefensible.  I also post there on occasion because they are so very easy to out-maneuver mentally.  I mean...they are idiots.  
  • josevolution
    josevolution Posts: 31,516
    it's laughable that people have to be told to be good humans ...
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • cincybearcat
    cincybearcat Posts: 16,798
    josevolution said:
    it's laughable that people have to be told to be good humans ...
    No it’s not. And that’s not what this is about anyhow. It’s about making sure you stand up for what you believe in...people are watch g your actions. Be a role model.

    Everyone needs reminders on why things are important from time to time. 
    hippiemom = goodness
  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,876
    josevolution said:
    it's laughable that people have to be told to be good humans ...
    Well, that's why the Bible was invented.  Literally..  
  • tempo_n_groove
    tempo_n_groove Posts: 41,317
    mrussel1 said:
    josevolution said:
    it's laughable that people have to be told to be good humans ...
    Well, that's why the Bible was invented.  Literally..  
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  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,283
    all those fucktards are free to send me their fusion blades. fuckers are expensive but great.
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  • mrussel1
    mrussel1 Posts: 30,876
    mickeyrat said:
    all those fucktards are free to send me their fusion blades. fuckers are expensive but great.
    Way better than Dollar shave or Harry's.  Fusions are the shit.  
  • Jason P
    Jason P Posts: 19,288
    They should have done something super original like hiring Kaep as their spokesperson. That'll get the young'ens attention!

    Gillette has been ripping the consumer off for over 100 years with overpriced products.  Maybe they should do a commercial where all the old white men that have been running the company in the past reflect on that.  
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  • rgambs
    rgambs Posts: 13,576
    I use Bic single blade razors, not overpriced at all!
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  • Malroth
    Malroth broken down chevrolet Posts: 2,556
    PJ_Soul said:
    A man who is offended by that isn't much of a man.
    I've always considered myself half a man.
    While this doesn't offend me, ITS A RAZOR COMMERCIALLLLLLLLLLL.
    I raise my son not to be a bully, ITS A RAZOR COMMERCIALLLLLLL.
    I respect women, its a razor...sorry.

    The worst of times..they don't phase me,
    even if I look and act really crazy.
  • Smellyman
    Smellyman Asia Posts: 4,528
    edited January 2019
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  • oftenreading
    oftenreading Victoria, BC Posts: 12,856
    Malroth said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    A man who is offended by that isn't much of a man.
    I've always considered myself half a man.
    While this doesn't offend me, ITS A RAZOR COMMERCIALLLLLLLLLLL.
    I raise my son not to be a bully, ITS A RAZOR COMMERCIALLLLLLL.
    I respect women, its a razor...sorry.

    Which half?
    my small self... like a book amongst the many on a shelf
  • HesCalledDyer
    HesCalledDyer Maryland Posts: 16,491
    Fusions are decent but I think cartridge razors in general kinda suck. Best blades I’ve ever used right here:

    Star Lake 00 / Pittsburgh 03 / State College 03 / Bristow 03 / Cleveland 06 / Camden II 06 / DC 08 / Pittsburgh 13 / Baltimore 13 / Charlottesville 13 / Cincinnati 14 / St. Paul 14 / Hampton 16 / Wrigley I 16 / Wrigley II 16 / Baltimore 20 / Camden 22 / Baltimore 24 / Raleigh I 25 / Raleigh II 25 / Pittsburgh I 25
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,642

    mrussel1 said:
    mickeyrat said:
    all those fucktards are free to send me their fusion blades. fuckers are expensive but great.
    Way better than Dollar shave or Harry's.  Fusions are the shit.  
    I use them too. Women's razors are trash compared to Fusions.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • PJ_Soul
    PJ_Soul Vancouver, BC Posts: 50,642
    Malroth said:
    PJ_Soul said:
    A man who is offended by that isn't much of a man.
    I've always considered myself half a man.
    While this doesn't offend me, ITS A RAZOR COMMERCIALLLLLLLLLLL.
    I raise my son not to be a bully, ITS A RAZOR COMMERCIALLLLLLL.
    I respect women, its a razor...sorry.

    I'm not sure how this relates to what I said.
    With all its sham, drudgery, and broken dreams, it is still a beautiful world. Be careful. Strive to be happy. ~ Desiderata
  • mickeyrat
    mickeyrat Posts: 44,283
    I think some folks are taking this personally.....

    does the shoe fit? break them fuckers in then......
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    Not today Sir, Probably not tomorrow.............................................. bayfront arena st. pete '94
    you're finally here and I'm a mess................................................... nationwide arena columbus '10
    memories like fingerprints are slowly raising.................................... first niagara center buffalo '13
    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14

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