Category Archives: advertising

Ads on Public Vehicles?

Posted on July 2, 2012 by Laura

This has been coming up more and more lately, as budgets are squeezed – supposedly by the horrid economy. This particular story says that the city of Baltimore is considering putting advertising on the sides of their fire trucks, to … Continue reading →

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Don’t Have Sex, Here’s a Condom

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Laura

Am I really that naïve? Is it really so unreasonable to expect kids to hold off sex until they’re at least 16? Philadelphia thinks that I am. And so do a lot of commenters. Here’s my issue. The City of … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, age, children, government, parenting, sex | Tagged , , , , , , | 14 Comments

Ribbon Fatigue?

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Laura

Apparently, “World Autism Day” happened this year on Saturday, April 2. People were asked to light their houses blue (not sure how… go buy special outdoor lights and point them at the house, maybe? Change all of the bulbs in … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, behavior, beliefs, charity | Tagged , , , | 9 Comments

Excuse Me??

Posted on February 24, 2011 by Laura

I have not verified if this is a real ad or not.  If it is, it has GOT to be the stupidest ad  EVER…

Posted in advertising, stupid questions | Tagged , | 6 Comments

Change of Pace, or Just Annoying?

Posted on October 20, 2010 by Laura

I do a lot of shopping at Wal-mart.  We have a “big” Wal-mart in our town, one of those that incorporates a full-service grocery in with the ‘everything-else-you-could-possibly-need-or-want’ theme that is Wal-mart.  I’m there a couple times a week, at … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, groceries, pet peeves, shopping | Tagged , , , , | 24 Comments

Product Review: Wilton Cake Release

Posted on October 14, 2010 by Laura

I love this stuff. As you guys know, I do a lot of baking.  I love making and decorating cakes, especially, and making those cakes from scratch.  It’s a lot of work, but also a lot of fun and gives … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, advice, baking, cakes, cooking, favorites, likes, opinions, products, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 21 Comments

Posting calories in movie theaters

Posted on September 29, 2010 by Joy

We were watching this the other night on Nightline and it just seems weird to me. Posting calories in movie theaters, airplanes and convenience store type places. I’m not really sure I understand the whole concept of this. I get the whole … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, calories, choices, differences, eat, eating, food, healthy, junk food, lifestyles, people, things | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , | 13 Comments

Walter

Posted on September 25, 2010 by Laura
Posted in advertising, beer, bud light, commercials, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | 2 Comments

Blatant Product Endorsement

Posted on August 12, 2010 by Laura

Ok, I’ve gotta tell you, I feel kinda weird writing this, but I really want you to know about it, too, so I’m actually writing a product review to share with you.  How I wish I was being paid for … Continue reading →

Posted in addictions, advertising, beauty, beauty products, commercials, favorite, health and beauty, make up, products, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , | 29 Comments

What am I missing here?

Posted on July 13, 2010 by Joy

Okay you guys. I just don’t get this. Not at all. Can you explain why anyone would want a bigger butt? Booty Pop. Booty Pop! Now, I would “assume” it’s not for a “bigger” butt but a more shapely one. … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, beauty products, commercials, gimmicks, people, things, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | 20 Comments

Athlete Endorsments

Posted on June 17, 2010 by Joy

I don’t know if you guys know who Joe Mauer is or not but he’s the catcher for the Minnesota Twins and most Minnesotans love and adore him. He was recently given a HUGE contract and it looks like he’ll … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, athletes, celebrities, commercials, competitive, people, products, things, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

CURVES??? NOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Laura

Before I go any farther, please watch the following two videos: And please look at these pictures: And now, the brouhaha. Several weeks ago, Lane Bryant released the commercial that you just saw for viewing during “Dancing with the Stars” … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, American idol, beauty, commercials, costumes, Dancing with the Stars, fairness, opinions, perfection, respect, tv, tv shows, women | Tagged , , , , , | 25 Comments

All or nothing

Posted on April 11, 2010 by Joy

When I heard this last week on the news I couldn’t believe it. We used to live in Minnetonka so when I heard that name, my attention was right there. They want to remove more than 100 bus stop benches. … Continue reading →

Posted in activities, advertising, bus stops, changes, choices, dangerous, elderly, news, people, problems, things, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , | 10 Comments

Pet Peeve of the Month

Posted on March 18, 2010 by Laura

I have a confession to make. I’m a complainer. I KNOW! You never woulda guessed it, would you, if I hadn’t said it here and now, preserved on the internet for all eternity, destined to mess up any employment prospects … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, magazines, pet peeves | Tagged , , | 29 Comments

Why Are Jingles So Catchy?

Posted on March 7, 2010 by Joy

Anyone seen this?? Now, if you can listen to that jingle and not have it get stuck in your head, I envy you. My youngest grandson sings this NON STOP and I can’t help but find it hilarious. He’s also … Continue reading →

Posted in advertising, childhood, children, commercials, fast food, favorites, funny, good question, humor, kids, memories, memory, music, people, products, singing, things, Uncategorized, you tube | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | 32 Comments