[Niamh.]

I don't see how it's man hating?

[Crimson Dynamo]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I don't see how it's man hating?

Its ok neem


Alf I think what Neem means is can you specify what aspect of the advert hates on men?

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by LeatherTrumpet

Its ok neem


Alf I think what Neem means is can you specify what aspect of the advert hates on men?

There was some lovely men in the ad

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I don't see how it's man hating?

Within the first 5 seconds it says bullying, the me to movement, toxic masculinity. It goes on to show men harassing and mansplaining to women.

We're not all Harvey Weinstein.

Most men are brilliant people.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Alf

Within the first 5 seconds it says bullying, the me to movement, toxic masculinity. It goes on to show men harassing and mansplaining to women.

We're not all Harvey Weinstein.

Most men are brilliant people.

Yes there was lots in the advert too....

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Yes there was lots in the advert too....

What would you think to advert selling ladies beauty products by mentioning women are the biggest murderers because of abortion? Would you be fine with that as long as it showed some good women too?

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by Alf

What would you think to advert selling ladies beauty products by mentioning women are the biggest murderers because of abortion? Would you be fine with that as long as it showed some good women too?

Abortion isn't murder ... so I would think they got their facts really wrong.
But this ad didn't start with false facts

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Mokka

Abortion isn't murder ... so I would think they got their facts really wrong.
But this ad didn't start with false facts

Some people think it is.

I could say masculinity isn't toxic

[Mokka]

Originally Posted by Alf

Some people think it is.

I could say masculinity isn't toxic

Some people think wrong. It's legal.. murder isn't.

They didn't say masculinity is toxic... they were talking about a type of masculinity called toxic masculinity.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Alf

What would you think to advert selling ladies beauty products by mentioning women are the biggest murderers because of abortion? Would you be fine with that as long as it showed some good women too?

Murder is illegal and abortion is not so that would be a falsity

[Alf]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Murder is illegal and abortion is not so that would be a falsity

Being masculing isn't illegal, doesn't stop people calling it toxic.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Alf

Being masculing isn't illegal, doesn't stop people calling it toxic.

I think you're misunderstanding the term Toxic Masculinity Alf, maybe that's why you're feeling unnecessarily offended.

[Withano]

Originally Posted by Alf

Being masculing isn't illegal, doesn't stop people calling it toxic.

Theres a burger, and then theres a cheese burger - they both exist, but one kind has cheese

Then theres masculinity, and toxic masculinity - they both exist, but one kind is toxic.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

I don't see how it's man hating?

Some could argue it's a bit OTT for a Gillette ad , but i've watched plenty of ads that beat around the bush and you even forget what they're advertising until the logo pops up at the end .

I guess it's also interpretation , is it just trying to show something positive in the end ? or is it just latching onto another agenda .

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by GoldHeart

Some could argue it's a bit OTT for a Gillette ad , but i've watched plenty of ads that beat around the bush and you even forget what they're advertising until the logo pops up at the end .



I guess it's also interpretation , is it just trying to show something positive in the end ? or is it just latching onto another agenda .

Have you ever watched an "always" ad though?

[user104658]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Have you ever watched an "always" ad though?

Tampon adverts make me wish I had a vagina so that I could experience the sheer joy of using them. Everyone looks so happy . I would feel so free and like I could play tennis without worry and everything.

[Niamh.]

Originally Posted by Toy Soldier

Tampon adverts make me wish I had a vagina so that I could experience the sheer joy of using them. Everyone looks so happy . I would feel so free and like I could play tennis without worry and everything.

[GoldHeart]

Originally Posted by Niamh.

Have you ever watched an "always" ad though?

Some are sillier than others regarding tampons & pads . But we get the general message that you can still be active while on your period and blah blah .