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May 3, 2012

“Your body will get the recognition it deserves”

After yesterday’s post about my dislike for aesthetically-based gym marketing, my friend Kim (who is awesome, follow her here) sent me this advertisement for barre classes in Tennessee. Check out that last line one more time: “You might not get … Continue reading →

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May 2, 2012

I Will Not Be Joining Your Gym

Yesterday, I thought about joining a gym. It’s in my building, group classes, shower access, blah blah blah. I went to investigate and it turns out, I will not be joining this gym. Here’s why: The scene: The lobby of the … Continue reading →

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April 10, 2012

S(Monday) Scraps 54

1. TRAYVON: Ugh. When NBC mixes and matches the 911 Trayvon Martin call to make George Zimmerman sound more racist, they do no one any favors. From Mother Jones. 2. BOOKS: Slate ponders what, if anything, we lose when scoping … Continue reading →

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March 13, 2012

This is how much advertisers want you to buy things

Fun fact of the day: An orange “Buy” button is statistically going to sell more of whatever than a button of any other color. For example: Once I started looking, I couldn’t stop seeing the big orange buttons everywhere. Science … Continue reading →

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February 20, 2012

Rosie in the News #2

It’s time for another round of Rosie in the News! In 1942, the Ad Council created everyone’s favorite advertising category, the public service announcement. Only You Can Prevent Forest Fires! Friends Don’t Let Friends Drive Drunk! Just Say No! More … Continue reading →

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January 23, 2012

Rosie in the News #1

New game, clap your hands! Today begins a new series of posts we’re calling Rosie in the News. Rosie holds a special place in my heart for its ability to symbolize the intersection of lots of things I like to … Continue reading →

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January 16, 2012

Stupid Shit They Try to Sell Me Because I have Boobs

A promotion for this device arrived in my inbox yesterday. It’s called a Cleava! What do you say? Want one? “Ladies be in control with comfort and confidence while concealing your cleavage or creating a layered look in a cool clever … Continue reading →

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January 15, 2012

Sunday Scraps 44

1. POLITICS: Presidential candidacies meet the logic of online dating at USA Today. Choose your issues, rank their importance, see who your dream date to the White House is. 2. TWEEN: Who doesn’t love a precocious kid spouting eloquent, passionate, … Continue reading →

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January 7, 2012

There’s a Twist!

What do you all think of this Renault ad? “Times have changed.” I like the idea, but something about the execution seems off. I kept expecting the dad to be escorting the daughter down the aisle to find another woman … Continue reading →

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January 3, 2012

Sunday (Tuesday) Scraps 42

1. RILEY: Arguably my favorite YouTube video ever. This is Riley, and she has some very strong opinions about gendered marketing in the toy aisle. 2. PENELOPE: You might be familiar with Penelope Trunk’s ubiquitous advice giving. This week, we … Continue reading →

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