Originally Posted By Donny I have been watching the commercials for fathers day and I notice that allot of them have Tools,lawn mowers, & even car wax.If it was mothers day and they were selling vacuums,dishwashers, and mops would you be OK with that ?
Originally Posted By velo Ads are based on things that they've found sell well in the past. My husband seems to like waxing the cars, for whatever reason. I, on the other hand, have a hard time feeling jolly about mopping the floor....
Originally Posted By ecdc So...where you headed with this, Donny? A discussion about cultural expectations of responsibility and how they affect men and women differently? I tend to think women still end up on the short end of the stick, though I do think simplistic media depictions of women as beleaguered champions of family responsibility and men as lazy, sports-watching ne'er do wells are absurd. I despise shows like "Everybody Loves Raymond" for that. Or...if that's not where you're headed...how about a lot of men enjoy caring for their car and doing yard work and just about no one enjoys mopping or ironing.
Originally Posted By barboy2 ///I tend to think women still end up on the short end of the stick/// Hey, if they're 25-38 and unhappy about that then they can come over and visit me and that will get them in a good mood fast.
Originally Posted By DDMAN26 Actually it depends on what time of day it is and what the programming is. During a ball game of course you're going to see ads geared towards males. But if the View is on you're likely going to see ads geared towards females, that's just the way its been.
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne I can't speak for all of it, but when it comes to tools, I think for most men it's a hobby compared to a mop which implies a woman is expected to clean the house.. Besides there are so manyore expensive items that retainers can push aroundothers Day that they don't need to resort to cleaning products.. Jewellery, clothing, perfumes etc.. I actually do feel that advertising a lawnmower as a Dad present is a bit in the vain of ' because his male and must mow the lawn' I know my Dad would be unimpressed with a gift like that.. Mind you he'd hate receiving tools a well because he'd have to figure out how to use them!! I think I'll stick to books/ newspaper subscriptions! Much more of a treat for him!
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne Crikey! I just re- read my previous post.. Misspellings etc everywhere! I am posting from my iPhone and the killer combo of the tiny 'keypad' and auto-correct are ruining me.. Sorry
Originally Posted By EmmaJayne Crikey! I just re- read my previous post.. Misspellings etc everywhere! I am posting from my iPhone and the killer combo of the tiny 'keypad' and auto-correct are ruining me.. Sorry
Originally Posted By Longhorn12 >If it was mothers day and they were selling vacuums,dishwashers, and mops would you be OK with that ?< You seem to be under the impression that we don't do stereotypes for mothers day... So I guess all the chocolate/flower commercials are all in my head.
Originally Posted By Dabob2 " I am posting from my iPhone and the killer combo of the tiny 'keypad' and auto-correct are ruining me.. Sorry" I feel your pain.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I don't know, I've seen commercials for techie stuff too. I'd much prefer that over flowers & chocolates. But what do I know I'm not a mama unless you consider pets and Godchildren.
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt I got a disposal once for Mother's Day & I was glad! I'm the one who moves the lawn, not him! (I enjoy it) Yesterday I bought a new knife set.. His remark, "is this my Farher's Day Gift!". (said with Glee!) Wine & Roses are nice but, give me something I can use
Originally Posted By ecdc >>Both Holidays are just excuses to sell stuff.<< Remember the Simpsons when sales execs need to fill a gap in holidays so they invent Love Day? Homer was totally dejected that he didn't get Sir Hugs-a-lot.
Originally Posted By Donny My wife bought me my wet/Dry vac for Christmas and I got her a carpet cleaner for hers.But then again we are both very proud of our roles and husband and wife
Originally Posted By velo Gah! I'm a failure! I'm not proud of cleaning my carpets! oh wait, I have hardwood floors.... well, luckily, my husband doesn't necessarily think my role is to clean those all the time either...
