Tag Archives: Advertising

Ads Everywhere: A Continuing Series

Blowhard, Esq. writes: I was just at Ticketmaster buying tickets for an event when the inevitable CAPTCHA gatekeeper popped up. I was surprised to see this: America: We never let an opportunity pass to sell you something or hawk crappy … Continue reading

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More Ads Everywhere

Paleo Retiree writes: That’s a snapshot of a departure/arrival screen in a California airport. How do you feel about the fact that an ad is taking up the right-hand quarter of the screen? A few days before flying to California … Continue reading

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The Glamour of Farming

Blowhard, Esq. writes: During this year’s Super Bowl, only one ad caught my attention. Take a look:

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Juxtaposin’: Lady Parts

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Juxtaposin’: Celebrity Spokeswomen

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Another Taste Question

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Blowhard, Esq. writes: Back here, Paleo Retiree wondered if pop culture wasn’t getting a little too coarse. Here’s the latest example: I’ll bet these are just rebranded baby wipes, too. Here’s the press release for the campaign from the advertising … Continue reading

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Ads Everywhere 3

Paleo Retiree writes: Another in my ongoing series of snapz of the absurd places Americans see fit to place (and tolerate) advertising. Explanation: That’s a photo of an ad at the bottom of one of those plastic trays into which … Continue reading

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Juxtaposin’: Automotives

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Ads Everywhere 2

Paleo Retiree writes: Another entry in my ongoing diary of the kooky, unexpected and annoying places Americans find to plaster ads. That’s a video screen running ads, set into a gasoline pump. Keep it classy, America. Previously.

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Juxtaposin’: Health

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