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ngdawg · 12-04-2005, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rodney

As is often the case, Lewis Black has the ultimate word on women and diamond ads:
He was on the Daily Show riffling through a gift catalog aimed at the extremely wealthy. Then he held up a page: "Look! A diamond bracelet -- 'for her.' Only TEN MILLION DOLLARS!"

"TEN MILLION DOLLARS! Men, my question is this: HOW HORNY ARE YOU? Because I know a place where TEN MILLION DOLLARS will get you laid ONE MILLION TIMES!"

And that's why I can't watch diamond commercials any more without giggling

Or Ron White's take on the "Diamonds, this time, render her speechless". "Diamonds. Yea, that'll shut her up...for a few minutes"
I prefer opals myself. Diamonds are pretty, but when it comes to any jewelry, there are more important things one can spend their money on.

filtherton · 12-04-2005, 07:07 PM

la petite moi · 12-04-2005, 07:19 PM

OMG filtherton!! Thats what nwlinkvxd always says when he wants a BJ- "Okay, time to go buy some diamonds."

guthmund · 12-04-2005, 08:24 PM

filtherton, what an excellent find!

I just can't stop snickering....

noodle · 12-04-2005, 08:34 PM

If he loves me, he will NOT by me diamonds. I know I'm not at the top of the most beautiful people list, but I ain't half bad. And I despise diamonds. They've always looked so cold to me.

The whole "Will you marry me again since I flew your family to this really expensive European city so you'd be too beholden to me to say no and bought you a big-ass diamond ring" commercial bothers me almost more than the disembodied shadow people, like Ratbastid. Filtherton, I applaud you. Hysterical.

filtherton · 12-04-2005, 08:35 PM

Don't thank me, thank the family guy.

rlynnm · 12-04-2005, 08:57 PM

Diamonds don't make women hot, but for as long as I can remember, diamonds are a symbol of commitment -- commitment in the sense of engagements, marriage and whatever follows after that. Maybe women like diamonds for their lustre? eh probably not too much that...Diamonds are appealing because they cost a hefty amount..and a woman might find it sweet, even shows HIS dedication to her if he'd work those extra hours just to obtain one for her....

I'm not even sure if this was the question...

hrandani · 12-04-2005, 09:07 PM

In the words of the wise and venerable Wayne: Dude, that is most excellent.

snowy · 12-05-2005, 07:02 PM

I wouldn't know...I'm gorgeous and I just like big shiny rocks, diamonds or not. Cubic zirconia is good. Personally, my favorite is blue moonstone.

tspikes51 · 12-05-2005, 11:05 PM

I refuse to buy products who target specific groups in their advertising excessively. For example, the newest Honda Civic TV ads. If you don't see what I mean, then you're lying to yourself, or you are a 20-something "environmentally-minded, artsy yuppie." If you're wondering if you are one or not, take this test:

Give yourself one point for each item you have (and if you own more than 1, give that many points):
-The North Face jacket/coat.
-SUV or Subaru Outback/Forester
-Pair of skis (give yourself an extra point if you live on a coast)
-Bicycle rack for your car
Also, give yourself a point for every time you visit Starbucks or Barnes and Noble during an average week.
If you scored more than 3, you're one of these.

One of my other policies is that I discourage buying anything that has a commercial that appeals to the "do-it-all" soccer mom. You all have seen them; mom is carrying groceries, driving her kids to soccer practice, following her kids around the house picking up after them, or mopping up grape juice with a paper towel. Not saying that the stay-at-home mom thing isn't just as hard as going to work everyday, it just doesn't need to be commended any more than it. A message to 30-something women: buying something that claims to be for independent women doesn't make you independent. I asked my mother if she felt like her intelligence was being insulted by these commercials. Of course, she said yes. She's a very smart and insightful lady.

DEI37 · 12-07-2005, 11:26 AM

oops posted under hubby's screenname. Sorry

raeanna74 · 12-07-2005, 11:28 AM

I'm of average attractiveness but I'm not Crazy about diamonds. I've got one in my weddig ring but that ring is special to me by virtue of the fact that hubby picked it out and bought it for me on his own and that it represents us as a couple. If it had been another kind of stone I would have been equally content.
I am not dying for another diamond ring or necklace from him to know that he loves me. I know that already.

I can't quite comprehend how someone could come to such a conclusion based on what they saw on a COMMERCIAL. Commercials are more often than not based on falsehood, prevarication, or at the last exaggeration. You think anyone is going to be drawn to purchase something as expensive as a diamond if they see an advertizement of the guy giving one to an UGLY girl?? Highly unlikely. People are shallow and are drawn to purchase items shown to be attractive or possibly obtain an attractive SO. It's completely naive to believe that a commercial is a reliable picture of reality.

Poppinjay · 12-07-2005, 11:42 AM

Keep in mind that the guy in the commercial is pretty attractive too. So, only attractive women get diamonds, and only studly men with senior management hairstyles can afford them. Then they all go mate like bunnies until the mothership takes them back to Zorgdoo.

The rest of us just bask in their glow while they favor us with their presence, then they leave us broken, hairless, and toussled in spirit. That's why we have so many portable electronic devices these days, to keep our minds off our sorrow from being abandoned by the pretty people. That's the second part of the plan.

Step 1> Diamonds for the pretty people.
Step 2> Cell phones and PSP's for the ugly gits.
Step 3> ????
Step 4> Profit.

Oh, and don't forget, if you get a diamond for your mate, you have to give it to her while David Bowie's "Pressure" is playing, or in front of a secret cabal of relatives who you have shipped to Rome to witness a renewal of vows.

Ustwo · 12-07-2005, 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by raeanna74

I can't quite comprehend how someone could come to such a conclusion based on what they saw on a COMMERCIAL. Commercials are more often than not based on falsehood, prevarication, or at the last exaggeration. You think anyone is going to be drawn to purchase something as expensive as a diamond if they see an advertizement of the guy giving one to an UGLY girl?? Highly unlikely. People are shallow and are drawn to purchase items shown to be attractive or possibly obtain an attractive SO. It's completely naive to believe that a commercial is a reliable picture of reality.

raeanna74 - Do I have to add you to 'the list'?

tspikes51 · 12-07-2005, 12:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Poppinjay

Step 1> Diamonds for the pretty people.
Step 2> Cell phones and PSP's for the ugly gits.
Step 3> ????
Step 4> Profit.

I'm pretty sure Phase 1 is collect underpants.

DonovanDuVal · 12-07-2005, 12:37 PM

I always think that advertisers pander to the thick elements of society. Everywhere I look adverts are trying to tell people that this image of beauty and confidence is only the price of their product away. My rule tends to be that if it's an advert, then it is probably lying to me on some level.

The thing that worries me is while I can see all these things in adverts where they appeal to the autonomous TV tray generation, what have they got going on that I don't notice? What might be working on me, that I am not even aware of?

Be alert! Your country needs lerts!

Think I'm paranoid about advertising? Or is this level of cynicism just enough to keep my mind free from their preying claws?

12-04-2005, 08:24 PM	#44 (permalink)
guthmund big damn hero	filtherton, what an excellent find! I just can't stop snickering.... __________________ No signature. None. Seriously.

12-04-2005, 08:57 PM	#47 (permalink)
rlynnm Psycho Location: so cal	Diamonds don't make women hot, but for as long as I can remember, diamonds are a symbol of commitment -- commitment in the sense of engagements, marriage and whatever follows after that. Maybe women like diamonds for their lustre? eh probably not too much that...Diamonds are appealing because they cost a hefty amount..and a woman might find it sweet, even shows HIS dedication to her if he'd work those extra hours just to obtain one for her.... I'm not even sure if this was the question... __________________ The hardest thing is to be honest with yourself, especially if that means completely redefining the world you've come to know. Don't look too hard, I'm right in front of you.

12-05-2005, 07:02 PM	#49 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	I wouldn't know...I'm gorgeous and I just like big shiny rocks, diamonds or not. Cubic zirconia is good. Personally, my favorite is blue moonstone. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

12-05-2005, 11:05 PM	#50 (permalink)
tspikes51 Fuckin' A Location: Lex Vegas	I refuse to buy products who target specific groups in their advertising excessively. For example, the newest Honda Civic TV ads. If you don't see what I mean, then you're lying to yourself, or you are a 20-something "environmentally-minded, artsy yuppie." If you're wondering if you are one or not, take this test: Give yourself one point for each item you have (and if you own more than 1, give that many points): -The North Face jacket/coat. -SUV or Subaru Outback/Forester -Pair of skis (give yourself an extra point if you live on a coast) -Bicycle rack for your car Also, give yourself a point for every time you visit Starbucks or Barnes and Noble during an average week. If you scored more than 3, you're one of these. One of my other policies is that I discourage buying anything that has a commercial that appeals to the "do-it-all" soccer mom. You all have seen them; mom is carrying groceries, driving her kids to soccer practice, following her kids around the house picking up after them, or mopping up grape juice with a paper towel. Not saying that the stay-at-home mom thing isn't just as hard as going to work everyday, it just doesn't need to be commended any more than it. A message to 30-something women: buying something that claims to be for independent women doesn't make you independent. I asked my mother if she felt like her intelligence was being insulted by these commercials. Of course, she said yes. She's a very smart and insightful lady. __________________ "I'm telling you, we need to get rid of a few people or a million." -Maddox

12-07-2005, 11:26 AM	#51 (permalink)
DEI37 Go faster! Location: Wisconsin	oops posted under hubby's screenname. Sorry __________________ Generally speaking, if you were to get what you really deserve, you might be unpleasantly surprised.

12-04-2005, 07:07 PM	#42 (permalink)
filtherton Junkie Location: In the land of ice and snow.

12-04-2005, 07:19 PM	#43 (permalink)
la petite moi Filling the Void. Location: California	OMG filtherton!! Thats what nwlinkvxd always says when he wants a BJ- "Okay, time to go buy some diamonds."

12-04-2005, 08:35 PM	#46 (permalink)
filtherton Junkie Location: In the land of ice and snow.	Don't thank me, thank the family guy.

12-04-2005, 09:07 PM	#48 (permalink)
hrandani Insane	In the words of the wise and venerable Wayne: Dude, that is most excellent.

12-07-2005, 11:28 AM	#52 (permalink)
raeanna74 I'm not a blonde! I'm knot! I'm knot! I'm knot! Location: Upper Michigan	I'm of average attractiveness but I'm not Crazy about diamonds. I've got one in my weddig ring but that ring is special to me by virtue of the fact that hubby picked it out and bought it for me on his own and that it represents us as a couple. If it had been another kind of stone I would have been equally content. I am not dying for another diamond ring or necklace from him to know that he loves me. I know that already. I can't quite comprehend how someone could come to such a conclusion based on what they saw on a COMMERCIAL. Commercials are more often than not based on falsehood, prevarication, or at the last exaggeration. You think anyone is going to be drawn to purchase something as expensive as a diamond if they see an advertizement of the guy giving one to an UGLY girl?? Highly unlikely. People are shallow and are drawn to purchase items shown to be attractive or possibly obtain an attractive SO. It's completely naive to believe that a commercial is a reliable picture of reality. __________________ "Always learn the rules so that you can break them properly." Dalai Lama My Karma just ran over your Dogma.

12-07-2005, 11:42 AM	#53 (permalink)
Poppinjay You had me at hello Location: DC/Coastal VA	Keep in mind that the guy in the commercial is pretty attractive too. So, only attractive women get diamonds, and only studly men with senior management hairstyles can afford them. Then they all go mate like bunnies until the mothership takes them back to Zorgdoo. The rest of us just bask in their glow while they favor us with their presence, then they leave us broken, hairless, and toussled in spirit. That's why we have so many portable electronic devices these days, to keep our minds off our sorrow from being abandoned by the pretty people. That's the second part of the plan. Step 1> Diamonds for the pretty people. Step 2> Cell phones and PSP's for the ugly gits. Step 3> ???? Step 4> Profit. Oh, and don't forget, if you get a diamond for your mate, you have to give it to her while David Bowie's "Pressure" is playing, or in front of a secret cabal of relatives who you have shipped to Rome to witness a renewal of vows. __________________ I think the Apocalypse is happening all around us. We go on eating desserts and watching TV. I know I do. I wish we were more capable of sustained passion and sustained resistance. We should be screaming and what we do is gossip. -Lydia Millet

12-07-2005, 12:37 PM	#56 (permalink)
DonovanDuVal Crazy Location: UK	I always think that advertisers pander to the thick elements of society. Everywhere I look adverts are trying to tell people that this image of beauty and confidence is only the price of their product away. My rule tends to be that if it's an advert, then it is probably lying to me on some level. The thing that worries me is while I can see all these things in adverts where they appeal to the autonomous TV tray generation, what have they got going on that I don't notice? What might be working on me, that I am not even aware of? Be alert! Your country needs lerts! Think I'm paranoid about advertising? Or is this level of cynicism just enough to keep my mind free from their preying claws? __________________ "I've been Donovan DuVal. Take care of yourselves, and each other."