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Yup. I think part of the problem comes when it's implied by the ad or inferred by the watcher that being "big, strong-limbed supermen" (like the old ads) and being the kind, respectful men of this new one are mutually exclusive ideals.
Yes, do you really think there’s a tenth of the bullying that went on ten years ago happening today? I’m not saying it’s extinct but I can’t fathom it’s close to a problem with forced interactions now policed by schools.
I've wondered about this myself. I'm not exactly sure how the commercial would go but I do think it wouldn't be as well received if somebody had a commercial about women and it had what people thought were typical negative female traits. I think it's a valid question while acknowledging this is a good message. Everybody should strive to be better.
+1
I think there is more bullying, and the bullying is harder to deal with.
100% think there is more going on today than ever before because of the reason others pointed out - cyber. It's just way too easy to be an i-tough guy or a social media bully with little repurcussions. Do I think we have as many kids stealing other kids lunch money? Nope, but I bet there's still plenty of in-person bullying going on too.
It's also 24 hour now. In the past bullying ended at school, now it continues or starts on smartphones and never stops.
Apparently in the work place?Smack Tripper said:
I think the article you clipped said boy and girls equally experienced being bullied online. Can you quote the part where it says that boys and girls are equally the perpetrators of said bullying? I missed it on my first read through.
A new study from researchers at McMaster University in Hamilton, Canada, found that when it comes to cyberbullying among teens, girls are not only more likely to be victims than boys are, but they are more at risk of developing emotional problems as a result of cyberbullying.
Unfortunately, that's not how corporations work. I have no doubt they believe the message, but I also have no doubt that if they thought this would hurt sales they wouldn't have put it out there. I'm not even saying this is a bad thing. Taken to it's extreme, should a corporation put out an add they believe even if it puts them out of business?
If they sell Hazard, my son's world will come crashing down. #himtooAAABatteries said:
You've failed as a Father and USNT supporter if you haven't gotten a Pulisic jersey for him yet.
I wasn't being cynical about the message - I liked the commercial and think reinforcing the idea that men should not be jerks is a good thing. From a purely marketing-based perspective however, conversations such as these lead to clicks, views, and brand reinforcement. It's naive to think that Gillette's motives are solely altruistic.
Because people are stupid?
buy him a Pulisic shirt
He's got Mata and Oscar shirts in a drawer somewhere, soon to be joined by the Hazard. His Kante jersey is reportedly on thin ice. I don't think any of us want me to add Puli to this list.
People go to church and hear this lesson every week.* It seems weird to complain about being reminded to be a decent person.
It assumes most men need this lesson. A lot of people are taking it as Gillette unfairly wagging a finger at them.
Non-parent here so take it for what it's worth but could you either:matuski said:
I don’t get upset when commercials state that 40% of Americans aren’t saving for retirement. There’s something else at play.
It assumes most men need this lesson. A lot of people are taking it as Gillette unfairly wagging a finger at them.
Exactly... friends, family, church, etc. I think there are personal settings for a message like this.
Appreciate the input, and you or I would see either or both of these as easy. It just isn't.
It is when it’s targeted.I don’t think “don’t be an #######” is really that personal of a message.
