Note: This commercial isn’t real. Neither are society’s beauty standards.
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Hi Mitch,
Unfortunately, thanks to climate change, I’m afraid we will all be hotter in 2018. Okay, I know that wasn’t your point. I loved your ad!! Have you watched Jean Kilbourne’s video, “Killing us Softly” ?? Scary stuff with regard to our bodies and our attitudes. If you have daughters, watch the video. Happy New Year.
Indeed, Rita. Re. “Killing Us Softly,” no, I’ve heard of it, but haven’t seen it. I’ll look for it. Happy New Year to you, too!
fake and superficial, two words I associate with beauty products.
Okay, this was darn clever, and I love the way they pronounced Adobe. 😀
Yes! And there are a lot of little bits I caught on second and third viewings, too (“fauxtanical hydro-jargon microbead extract”).
Hilarious! I NEED photoshop! …for everyday. Ha, ha!
Obviously, just kidding… 🙂
Loved this! However when anyone tells me about being hotter in the new year, I think they’re referring to continued hot flashes. I’d like to get me some of that a do bay stuff.
;>)
Love a giggle.
I bought some really expense face cream from an airport once because that happens at airports doesn’t it, we become all sort of glamorous and world-travellerish and frivolous and “Oh! Marvellous – some cream for the dark circles under my eyes – just what I need! Its half price you say? Oh, only £52 now. Hmmm. Fine!” credit card gets waved about.
Funny thing is though … that darned pot of cream is still in the cupboard.
Yet, I’ve been told I am beautiful, a beautiful person on the inside.
I’ll take that.
(I’ll just wear dark glasses in public .. it worked for Jackie Onassis)
😀
Hey, it’s all about mystique, anyway, right? ;>)
Mitch, What a Hive you have broken. My first reaction was laughter, then I read many of the other commenters which brought on the intrigue of searching for truth. Now I am back to laughter. I will spare you the opinion from me, and also all the topics for future posts. (I did make a list) Thank you for exposing a tiny slice of a real problem.
John
My (dubious) honor, John.
Not sure if I should be laughing or crying. It’s sad that people try to live up to this unattainable idea. Last year, after chemo, I was told to use all sorts of products to grow my hair and eye lashes back quickly, and it was suggested that I get fillers so my face didn’t look so saggy and aged. I passed, but the pressure was there.
Health and wellness, yes! “Beauty?” Meh. I love my wife sans make-up (she doesn’t).
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You named your post after me? How sweet of you 😜Haha. Happy New Year, man!!
Dude, you’re hotter every day. Happy New Year, Kev!
Hey I’m in favor of painting the barn as long as it still holds livestock & feed. However, I understand that old barnwood has more value now-a-days. Is it any wonder? Funny stuff, but unfortunately it highlights the stuff that is destroying our minds and souls.
I think highlighting (satirizing) such things is a healthy way of raising awareness, don’t you? Happy New Year, my friend.
You bet!
Do you have the man version – I tried the one in your ad and now I look like a 20 year old woman – don’t get me wrong 20 year old is good but my wife is not impressed with the new woman in my life or hers for that matter 😉
I know a few tricks for turning yourself into a Pokémon, but beyond that I’m afraid I can’t help you, Dave.
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I didn’t realize it could be this easy😂!
Loved this! Sadly, so very true! Have a great New Year!
You too, Deborah!
Haha perfect!