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CTyankee

(63,893 posts)
Thu Nov 9, 2017, 11:45 AM Nov 2017

Have you seen the ad for an investment company featuring an interracial couple, middle

aged, getting their retirement portfolio in shape?

I applaud that company. It was refreshing to see it, albeit pretty much late in the game. It's a good thing, IMO.

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Have you seen the ad for an investment company featuring an interracial couple, middle (Original Post) CTyankee Nov 2017 OP
Yes, it was great to see, and I am seeing many more ads like that. FM123 Nov 2017 #1
If you are talking about Fox, I agree. CTyankee Nov 2017 #2
Exactly. FM123 Nov 2017 #3
Maybe they figure Fox viewers don't have money to invest brooklynite Nov 2017 #4
I'm waiting to see any Hallmark movie AJT Nov 2017 #5
I've been witnessing more and mor of these. skip fox Nov 2017 #6
Are both people Homo Sapiens? If so, they are the same race. Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #7
Yes! I tweeted them as soon as I saw it! obamanut2012 Nov 2017 #8
curious why you don't mention the company name Skittles Nov 2017 #9
Because my memory sucks and I can't remember. I wish I could so I could give them CTyankee Nov 2017 #10
I love seeing real life in ads Skittles Nov 2017 #11

FM123

(10,053 posts)
1. Yes, it was great to see, and I am seeing many more ads like that.
Thu Nov 9, 2017, 11:51 AM
Nov 2017

I am sorry to say though, that the close minded folks who really need to see positive images of a diverse America, don't have those kinds of ads running during their shows. Advertisers know their demographics.

brooklynite

(94,384 posts)
4. Maybe they figure Fox viewers don't have money to invest
Thu Nov 9, 2017, 11:58 AM
Nov 2017

Being a greeter at Walmart doesn't pay a lot.

Binkie The Clown

(7,911 posts)
7. Are both people Homo Sapiens? If so, they are the same race.
Thu Nov 9, 2017, 01:08 PM
Nov 2017

We really should stop treating "race" as if it's a real thing. It's not. People are people.

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