Closed - what's the point.

[denem]

Just talk 'degrading to women' - what a crock.
The before model is just a tummy,
so ditch preaching about anorexic body models. Kay.

Porn, prostitution, sexualized dolls, and tween clothes get a lot of attention.
But on cable where ever fourth ad is diet, pills, gyms, miracle makeup, a bit of surgery
there's a huge business that brings misery and self hatred
direct to the home. Then of course, Big Pharma also has anti-depressants.

How big a business?
Big enough for DU,
todays Ad below.
Tell me this not degrading to women.



(Since this IP address is from Australia,
they have helpfully added "Aussie Mum"
and out the weight in Kilos)

-Funny, since 'Aussie Mums' dont get
CNN, CBS or abc on TV.

[Cassandra]

1. Not really on topic but...

one reason mineral makeup companies do 1/2 to 1 hour shows is to show customers how to apply it. It's not as obvious as you might think.

[denem]

2. Can you see the ad?

The http works from this end. Not sure about stateside.

[EFerrari]

7. No, it doesn't even show up as a link for me. nt

[denem]

9. OK Now I see the problem. I will host it.

[maxsolomon]

3. really? this one put your knickers in a twist?

and all the ads for Evony passed unnoticed?

[denem]

6. It this was a porn OP it would get a hundred responses..

But commercials with the precise aim of hating yourself is just not ... sexy. "Degrading to women" is an empty slogan.

[Fumesucker]

4. I haven't seen any ads..

:shrug:

[Dappleganger]

5. Mineral makeup is degrading to women?

But what about the men who use it as well? Or is that just makeup in general is degrading to women?

BTW, our daughter is in cosmetology school and does makeup on the side (special fx, pretty exotic stuff). Is that degrading to women, too? Do you have any idea how many men are using makeup now?

[CaliforniaPeggy]

8. You don't have to see the ads.

Buy yourself a star and then you can block them.

:shrug:

[HopeHoops]

10. This thread needs more pictures.

And frankly, that isn't "degrading". They've been using fake before/after pictures since before there were photographs. Now if the caption was "Hairy Preggo Fucks a Horse", then THAT would qualify as degrading.

[Book Lover]

11. I am not a donor

I use AdBlock and I have a very clean DU experience.

And for what it's worth, I happen to agree with you. Let the "It's just makeup" cheerleaders read a label or two, then see how their reactions change.

[wtmusic]

12. Not gender-specific.

"From Fat to Flat Belly......

Most of us want a trim body, especially nice abs, but lifestyle choices and the forces of nature work against this desire. Obviously sitting on a couch, watching TV and munching on snacks will not help us lose belly fat fast. Even if we watch an ad for one of those ab-cruncher machines, not even if we commit to buying one, nothing will help unless we get off our butts and take a disciplined approach to fat loss."

http://www.losebellyfatsecret.com/

[wtmusic]

13. Male headless body. We get it too.

"Enjoying food and drink is a natural way of life, but what do you do when weight begins to creep up and attach itself to your body and your once perfect stomach becomes larger? Average height men are advised to stick to an average of 2,500 calories per day and these calories include all drinks."

http://www.ehow.com/about_5137357_stomach-weight-loss-men.html