piano8950 32577 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 Or neither? Saw this today, made me think and I was just curious as to what people here thought. Comparing women to objects, or getting the point across well? No poll because I rather not dictate the choices. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CristyCurves 169032 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 Facts are facts and to most men we are objects! Women are lusted after, what's important in the end is that when in their presence you treat them like a person, respectfully, and not like an object. Lets face it sex sells and this ad is like thousands others, doing it's job, like it or not. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FunValerie 8573 Report post Posted January 20, 2014 This ad is confusing. It is not a good sales pitch because it is not clear. Also, it is just selling the idea of something used. It does not really target a specific brand clearly. The bottom line is that I do not think that this ad works. It helps no one and it may offend some people. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MightyPen 67414 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 Holy shit. I did just check before posting though, and thankfully that's not a real ad, just something someone slapped together on their own computer. Aston Martin has nothing to do with it. And "the photo was taken from the January 2012 issue of Playboy Germany, showing dutch Playmate Rosanne Jongenelen." And no kidding -- that would be the most disgusting ad I've ever seen. I'm cool with innuendo and even evoking the sexual allure of luxury items. But this would have been far beyond the pale. EDIT: On the other hand, I just found that the slogan was used with a less explicit but still same-themed ad. And I even have trouble with this legit one. 4 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brad 49548 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 I'm with MightyPen on this one (but then, I don't know I've ever disagreed with him). Using sex to in advertising is certainly not new, but this one goes a little far in my mind. It gets especially problematic when you've got the idea of "ownership" or "used" mixed into it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest c**io**m7 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 Facts are facts and to most men we are objects! Women are lusted after, what's important in the end is that when in their presence you treat them like a person, respectfully, and not like an object. Lets face it sex sells and this ad is like thousands others, doing it's job, like it or not. I have to agree. Using sex, whether in your face like this one, or subliminal such as the early 80s Dr Pepper ads with the cartwheeling, pantiless cheerleaders, has been the norm for decades. It is the #1, most effective form of advertising. As disgusting as this fake ad may be, this type of advertising will never die. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiteKnight 1413 Report post Posted January 21, 2014 Holy shit indeed. I find both disgusting. And she looks fourteen years old for chri**'s sake. EDIT: On the other hand, I just found that the slogan was used with a less explicit but still same-themed ad. And I even have trouble with this legit one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest S****r Report post Posted January 21, 2014 I don't know...I thought it was kind of clever. Took me a couple of seconds to get it, but.....I certainly can't see it going mainstream, but I thought it a good parallel--that something doesn't have to be "virgin" to be great. I have always had a used car, and have been very happy to not have had the big payments due on a new car! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest P*rry Report post Posted January 21, 2014 There are a number of blogs about the bogus ad. I found the "ad" in bad taste. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nicolette Vaughn 294340 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) What first came to my mind when seeing that ad...never mind the girl in the picture for a second here. Pre owned Aston Martins? That's what I found shocking aside from it being a fake ad to begin with! If the ad were real, I never would have thought they'd be pushing that market unless pre owned meant buying a vintage Aston Martin. Then put the model in the mix and yes, it's very tastelessl Companies in Europe seem to get away with racier ads containing sexual innuendos because their attitudes toward sex are far more liberal. Remember that Fiat commercial with the mother, daughter, father and boyfriend driving and they go under a tunnel and when they are out of the tunnel, it's the mother who ends up in the back seat looking like she just made out with the daughter's bf? That is clever advertising in the Western world and and is not as tasteless or in your face so to speak. Many North Americans are not as open minded and not used to this kind of advertising. And there you have it.. Imo, the fake Aston Martin ad is a clear, blatant description of comparing a woman to a car. Deja vu? lol. I think that company would never dream of using an ad like that to market their cars. Edited January 30, 2014 by Nicolette Vaughn Wrong word Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LeeRichards 177238 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 You know you are not the first ..... But do you really care ? Austin Mini FB BBM ........ Vroom Vroom !!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roamingguy 300291 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 The fact is sex is used in advertising. It's nothing new. These ads aren't the first offenders, nor will they be the last. And why is sex used in advertising, sex sells But on a lighter note RG Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katherine of Halifax 113931 Report post Posted January 30, 2014 (edited) To be re written . Edited January 30, 2014 by Katherine Bad spellling on a late night Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
