Tony Soprano (and mobster types everywhere) made it OK for dudes to get manicures. Diddy has become the poster boy for manscaping. And now, as if we need more proof that it’s a man’s world, a handful of “creative” entrepreneurs are doing what they can to lend masculinity to some products that have traditionally been perceived as girly. It’s a phenomenon I’ve dubbed “dude-washing,” and all of a sudden, it’s everywhere. Keep reading »
Tag Archives: advertising
This Is An Ad For What Now?
Redtape shoes are for men who like their women the way they like their sodas: “served chilled” from a vending machine. [via Jezebel] Keep reading »
Subtle, Tasteful, Elegant: Mercedes
Mercedes tapped slick and sexy photographer Nick Knight, asked him to collaborate with amazing and out there designer Gareth Pugh, and bought themselves one shiny new ad campaign. Do we like? [WWD] Keep reading »
Jockstrap: A Maid Service For The Ladies
Our buddy Copyranter spotted this excellent ad for Jockstrap Maid Service. I’m going to go out on a limb and guess that what you get for the money is a dude in a thong who wanders around your apartment pretending to clean. Santa, can I get this one in my stocking? [Copyranter] Keep reading »
Judith Light Loves Her Cream Filling
My roommates make me watch “Ugly Betty.” But maybe it’s not such torture after all — now that the season is over until Jan. 6, I kinda miss it. It’s a Christmas miracle that Everything Is Terrible posted this vintage vid of Claire Meade, er, Judith Light getting down on a Twinkie. Now, we’re both getting our fix — but I will never look at cream filling the same way again. Keep reading »
Sex Lube Advertising Fail
I had to stare at this lube ad (see a larger version here) for a long time before I FINALLY understood it. So, this chick, her pooper hurts so bad from unlubed action that she can’t/won’t sit down, despite there being tons of available seats. As well as being gross, this ad is just way too subtle to be effective. One of my coworkers even thought it was potentially selling lube to rapists, since the perspective is creepy and voyeuristic. [Copyranter] Keep reading »
Julianne Moore Gets Naked For Bulgari
How Julianne Moore lolling around nude sells Bulgari, I don’t know, but it is very pretty. [Fashion Copious]
Update: Apparently this isn’t from the Bulgari campaign. It’s a shot from Michael Thompson’s 2003 Vanity Fair photo shoot. Oopies! Keep reading »
Has Feminism Gone Too Far?
You know, I understand there was a time in history when the word “feminism” meant something. Women fought to win equal rights. And some 50 years later, great strides have been made. Recently, it seems like old-school feminism has returned. This time around, though, it seems like all the political action is gone, and the new feminist key activity consists of pointing out all the ways in which women are supposedly exploited, victimized, or hyper-sexualized by the media. I’m sorry, but pointing out possible instances of sexism in the mainstream media does not a political movement make. Keep reading »
Funky Or Fugly?
I’m not sure which is less attractive — this “funky” bedazzled jean jacket (for dudes!) or the models dirtied face/faux stubble. [Vintage Ads] Keep reading »
Can My Vanilla Make Out With Your Chocolate?
Our buddy Copyranter points us to this freakishly erotic ad for Italy’s Zaini milk chocolate. Why, it’s almost … pornographic. If you’re into food porn, that is. Vanilla is really tonguing the hell out of chocolate, no? I don’t know if this makes me want to eat a chocolate bar. Oddly, I think it does. Are they going to release the hardcore version soon? One can hope. [Copyranter] Keep reading »
