tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post235956269002057863..comments2024-03-15T07:27:24.345-04:00Comments on Kitchen and Residential Design: If an ad guy and a photo stylist played rock, paper, scissors; who'd win?Paul Anaterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-57699406647560945632010-10-12T11:02:20.398-04:002010-10-12T11:02:20.398-04:00Sorry, but maybe I'm from 'the old-school ...Sorry, but maybe I'm from 'the old-school of thought' (key word is thought). <br />I would like to see the product pleeeeease! <br />-Brenda-mrsbenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13490065292054880863noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-20874460608185065892010-10-11T22:43:43.259-04:002010-10-11T22:43:43.259-04:00It does seem to be some kind of a contest. Thanks ...It does seem to be some kind of a contest. Thanks for your comment and welcome to K&RD!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-46937288780827780722010-10-11T22:13:21.398-04:002010-10-11T22:13:21.398-04:00This absolutely cracked me up, especially since I ...This absolutely cracked me up, especially since I used to be in marketing. I tell you, it's a contest to see who can be the most whacked out. I swear! LOLElizabeth Flora Rosshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11729450308659877966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-84439030468025574902010-10-11T19:27:09.362-04:002010-10-11T19:27:09.362-04:00Alexandra: I think you're supposed to think th...Alexandra: I think you're supposed to think they're ropes.<br /><br />Andrea: You're right. It's not sex they're selling it's woman-as-helpless object and it is offensive.<br /><br />Gloria: I used to be an ad guy so I get what's going on here. I'm just shocked the client let it get so far afield.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-17838986364870804492010-10-11T19:14:22.829-04:002010-10-11T19:14:22.829-04:00I guess that's what the "AD MEN" get...I guess that's what the "AD MEN" get paid the big bucks for. I gotta admit I have felt profound appreciation for a masterful commercial, almost (not quite) art.Artful Kitchenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05292745519223808674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-69400470324212085022010-10-11T19:13:59.253-04:002010-10-11T19:13:59.253-04:00I do understand not quite showcasing the product. ...I do understand not quite showcasing the product. They're selling a mood. Or at least they're trying to.<br /><br />But the first one is offensive: half naked (f-me shoes, though, check) nubile woman on bed, gazed at by suit. But I'm not sure what offends me most: the sexism or the utter lack of originality and creativity.<br /><br />Raina Cox's answer above, however, is very creative!Andreanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-70265896489578055062010-10-11T17:50:37.430-04:002010-10-11T17:50:37.430-04:00Well, at first I thought those things on her ankle...Well, at first I thought those things on her ankles were ropes. But I knew that wasn't the product. But by the 2nd photo I knew it was the mirror because it's got a glow to it. But what's the message - buy this mirror so you can watch yourself not having sex with an underfed girl? <br />For the 2nd set, I guessed either sunglasses or plate-glass windows. But I like the furniture. I'd prefer to see that instead of worrying about those anorexic girls who need to eat.AlexandraFunFithttp://funandfit.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-59743392759889353182010-10-11T14:03:45.133-04:002010-10-11T14:03:45.133-04:00I mean, it's not as if they have anything to h...I mean, it's not as if they have anything to hide. It's attractive stuff.Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-60406492117363223542010-10-11T14:01:52.808-04:002010-10-11T14:01:52.808-04:00I thought I was so smart for getting the first one...I thought I was so smart for getting the first one right. But how was I supposed to get the second one WHEN I COULDN'T EVEN SEE THE PRODUCT!<br />Lame.<br />I totally agree they can coexist. Maybe I'm too logical(?) but I like to see the product they are advertising.<br />Call me crazy.Steph@TheGraniteGurushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06671867680855126655noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-12432580246905822682010-10-11T12:35:34.095-04:002010-10-11T12:35:34.095-04:00Thanks Sue. I can almost understand fashion shoots...Thanks Sue. I can almost understand fashion shoots because they're selling a feeling as often as not. But bath furniture?Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-30744544719550624722010-10-11T12:32:51.914-04:002010-10-11T12:32:51.914-04:00Wow you nailed this. The product placement is ter...Wow you nailed this. The product placement is terrible. And I agree with Melody, most of the photos in high style fashion mags are all about the art not selling the clothes. Why do they try to make the models look as uncomfortable as possible? And if sex sells, why would anyone be interested in people that look totally bored and full of hate. Not the kind of relationship I want.Sue Murphy@ life as a househttp://www.suemurphydesigns.com/life-as-a-house/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-15601735527917921642010-10-11T11:00:41.070-04:002010-10-11T11:00:41.070-04:00Amen!Amen!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-22503354062221765162010-10-11T10:17:07.895-04:002010-10-11T10:17:07.895-04:00What did Don Draper retort when Peggy said "s...What did Don Draper retort when Peggy said "sex sells?" <br /><br />People who say that don't understand what we do and can't do what we do... or something like that. <br /><br />Sex sells sex, not product. It's lazy design.DogWalkBloghttp://www.dogwalkblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-70612350824048705582010-10-11T09:52:27.384-04:002010-10-11T09:52:27.384-04:00Melody: And just as is the case with women's f...Melody: And just as is the case with women's fashions, the products in question here are expensive, of high quality and they look good. I don't get it.<br /><br />Raina: The woman's even in the correct position for an STD cream ad in the first photo. Brilliant!Paul Anaterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05777487147630173644noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-7879345708314225452010-10-11T09:38:54.086-04:002010-10-11T09:38:54.086-04:00Oh, damn. I guessed "STD treatment cream&quo...Oh, damn. I guessed "STD treatment cream" for the first set of photos.Raina Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01095323923070587294noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2143843667296816868.post-3197911554885968232010-10-11T08:13:29.617-04:002010-10-11T08:13:29.617-04:00That baffles me too. They do the same things in wo...That baffles me too. They do the same things in women's magazines when selling clothing. A lot of the time you can't even see the garment because the shot is so vague or focused on everything but what the model is wearing.Melodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05124636214096825169noreply@blogger.com