Why are men being presented as half-wits in TV commercials?

I don't know where to begin, that is what is factually and politically correct.

As I understand, women, yes, females are the ones that purchase over 75% of the goodies that are there for the picking.

Therefore, it pays to depict the bumbling guy, like yours truly trying to buy the right wash powder or the food with the longest expiry date that will still be good at the time of the hockey playoffs if dug out from the depth of the fridge.

Women, by and large are experienced about things like this and generally smart when spending their money. O.K. I like to think so.

So the smart advertisers target women. They convey the message, "our goodies will make you feel happy, knowing you chose the best for your loved ones"

All right! But how does husband/man as a Clod come into the picture?

Well, this Oaf thinks that marketers found that women tend to believe that their husbands/men knows less than they do, or he is a dodo in the house lording with the remote control on the couch.

The commercials are not really mean to the man. He is used as a comedic object.

However, advertisers know that portraying the man as a total idiot is not a good idea. You see, that tells the woman that "you choose poorly with your man". And that's a No-No!

Things are changing. Looks like the bumbler is slowly on the way out. Current economic trends disproportionately affected men's employment and they acquired more domestic chores
and shopping skills. -- Better days ahead-- For All.

Don't Worry! Noah's Flood Is a No-Go In 2017

In the year 2017, the Lord came unto Noah, Who was now living in America and said:

"Once again, the Earth has become wicked and over-populated, and I see the end of all flesh before me."

"Build another ark and save 2 of every living thing along with a few good humans."

He gave Noah the blueprints, saying:"You have 6 months to build the ark before I will start the unending rain for 40 days and 40 nights."

Six months later, the Lord looked down and saw Noah Weeping in his yard - but no ark.

"Noah!," He roared, "I'm about to start the rain! Where is the ark?"

"Forgive me, Lord," begged Noah, "but things have changed.""I needed a building permit."

"I've been arguing with the boat inspector about the need for a sprinkler system."

"My neighbors claim that I've violated the Neighborhood by-laws by building the ark in my
back yard and exceeding the height limitations. We had to

"Then the local Council and the electric company demanded a shed load of money for the future costs of moving power lines and other overhead obstructions, to clear the
passage for the ark's move to the sea.  I told them that the sea would be coming to us, but they wouldhear none of it."

"Getting the wood was another problem. There's a ban on cutting local trees in order to save the Greater Spotted Barn Owl."

"I tried to convince the environmentalists that I needed the wood to save the owls - but no go!"

"When I started gathering the animals the ASPCA took me to court. They insisted that I was Confining wild animals against their will. They argued the accommodations were too restrictive and It was cruel and inhumane to put so many animals in a confined space."

"Then the Environmental Protection Agency ruled that I couldn't build the ark until they'd conducted an environmental impact study on your proposed flood."

"I'm still trying to resolve a complaint with the Human Rights Commission on how many minorities I'm supposed to hire for my building crew."

"The Immigration Dept. Is checking the Visa status of most of the people who want to work."

"The trade unions say I can't use my sons. They insist I have to hire only Union workers with Ark-building experience."

"To make matters worse, the IRS seized all my assets, claiming I'm trying to leave the country illegally with endangered species."

"So, forgive me, Lord, but it would take at least 10 Years for me to finish this ark."
 
"Suddenly the skies cleared, the sun began to shine, and a rainbow stretched across the sky."

Noah looked up in wonder and asked, "You mean you're not going to destroy the world?"

"No," said the Lord. The Government beat me to it."
 
 


 

Calamity is just around the corner but we will save you!

One of the successful tricks for sellers is to scare you into buying their advertised product.

Believe it or not, it works. Advertisers just take a page from the book of modus operandi of  seasoned politicians and through skilful presentation, they scare you enough to rush to the phone and feverishly dial the 800 series telephone number  flushed on the screen urging you to dial right now before is too late.

And why would not work with some people? You are sitting at home alone, feeling somewhat funny after the office party.

Suddenly, a calm but potent voice on the TV screen talks to you.

Asking you, " Do you know how many people suffer a heart attack and they are alone?"

Wow! That's heavy duty and even some cool cats would sharpen their ear to hear, "However, if you call right now and sign up to our program and buy our handy gadget, then things may turn out well". Indeed! Just buy or sign up, right now!

 And so on with minor variations you can see the pattern no matter what they are peddling.

Like with security products; The theme of the commercial is that criminals are everywhere. You hear that noise in your dark front yard?

Well, chances are same bad actors may trying to get into your home to raid the cookie jar.

But if you purchase our super-duper safety system, you and your kennel of guard dogs can snooze without missing a dream sequence because our equipment will take the necessary steps to protect you.

No need to mention the products pushed that will keep you young for ever, so you will be able to keep a meaningful job providing you with ample funds to afford this wonderful item
or service.

I won't continue, you get the drift.

Are We Heading This Way?

According to the CBC report 5 boys thought it was fun watching
a man drowning. They did not help or called 911.

The whole episode is sickening and chilling.

Think about it. Any of us, including the 5 boys seeing the man drowning
be in a similar situation any day.

But they did not care. Who is to blame? Let others judge
as right now I am too disgusted.

Read the story and see what you think.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/world/teens-drowning-video-1.4217608

The Alien From The UFO is Cute But Will Not Pay The Fine

Speeding is never a good idea, even if you are chased by one of those sneaky UFO's with the blinking lights.

In the American State of Georgia a speeding car was stopped by a Police Officer, as per procedure.

So far so good. However, the routine stop  turned into an unexpected surprise for the law-enforcement officer.

Glancing at the front seat he could not believe his eyes, and in his job he has seen just about everything.

Peeking at the passenger seat, he saw one of those extraterrestrials. You know, the ones you see on reruns of the X-files. doing painful things to abducted homo sapiens. This one was properly seated and  tightly secured  by the seat belt as required.

No, the speeding car was not heading to a waiting UFO parked behind a fast food joint on an empty parking lot.

Apparently the creative but dishonest driver, strapped a dummy, an exact replica of a fashionable alien. in the seat so he would be allowed to drive in the faster lane, designated for the use of vehicles carrying more than one person.

Well it was a good try but it did not work. However the penalty for his effort was a stiff earthly fine.

To that he responded, by gasping and whispering,"Good heavens! Now, THIS is out of this World!"







                                          

Air Rage Should Not Be Tolerated

The headlines with increasing frequency reporting stories of unruly passengers on airplanes.

There have  been intoxicated travellers singing and indulging in horse play in the aisles  and other manifestations of improper, often dangerous behaviour due to "air rage".

As a result of these incidents planes are being diverted, passengers maybe endangered and the cost of flying just going up and up.

Reasons for this type of behaviour are plenty and varied according to "experts" and the ever busy talking heads on media outlets.

Some of the reasons behind air rage include, delays, lack of information, overbooking, passenger handling at airports and of course the restrictions of smoking during the flight.

However, a theory that will not win general approval is that nowadays flying has become an almost every day possibility for the great masses of people.

As a result, unlike in the past, more irresponsible people, that in the past could not afford to fly are now boarding the planes.

While they are constitute  only a small percentage of the masses of people flying, they do create potentially serious problems for their fellow passengers and for the airlines.

Fortunately, airlines  starting to ban passengers who have been identified as being disruptive and unruly. There is talk of displaying signs in airports which warn passengers of a zero tolerance policy for unruly behaviour.

 And so be it. The sooner the better.


 



 

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