PLFXpert 0 #1 October 13, 2007 Why do they always air the most revolting commercials when I'm eating breakfast? Plastic surgeon commercial for new "mommy makeover". The package includes breast augmentation/lift/or reduction, liposuction, abdominoplasty (tummy tuck), lower body lift (whatever that is???), brachioplasty (arm lift), thigh lift & labiaplasty. What almost made me loose my breakfast, was the chosen slogan: "You've given the best to your child, now give the best to you." What disturbs me is a male plastic surgeon banking on the insecurities of some mother's and--while I realize it wasn't originally his idea--titling a package, "mommy makeover". P.S. I started to post this in Bonfire, but realized the conversation might turn SC. Then I considered Women's Forum, but I'd like to welcome men & women equally to post their thoughts.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gravitymaster 0 #2 October 13, 2007 Why don't you just turn off the TV if you find it so revolting? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #3 October 13, 2007 A lot of advertising banks on the insecurities and weaknesses of the intended audience... The depressed person who is bombarded with ads for pharmaceuticals... The overweight person bombarded with ads for all sorts of weight-loss pills and fad diets (and plastic surgery), mixed with ads for junk food (Taco Bell's "fourthmeal" ads come to mind)... etc., etc. In a capitalist economy, it's all about raking in the $$. So if we choose to pay attention to the advertising, it's probably a good idea to have thick skin and remember that everyone is just trying to make money... And while some people truly do want to help others, they're likely not paying big bucks for the big advertising spots. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #4 October 13, 2007 Yea. Yea. Yea. I'll take stating the obvious for $1,000, Alex. I generally don't have much issue with advertising and usually support the advertiser when "issues" arise. I don't have an issue with the plastic surgeon advertising his services nor having a package deal. It's calling a specific package deal a "mommy makeover" that's a low blow, imo. Just call it a "makeover package" and I'm fine with it. Of course, then he'd have all those pesky non-mother's business as well. I wonder if you can still get the "mommy makeover" if you've merely adopted. Oh dear; now I'm just being unreasonable. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #5 October 13, 2007 Quote It's calling a specific package deal a "mommy makeover" that's a low blow, imo. Yeah, it's a low blow. It just doesn't stand out to me from all the other crap that's out there. Quote I wonder if you can still get the "mommy makeover" if you've merely adopted. Hey, if you're shelling out the bucks, I doubt he cares whether you even have a baby or not. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #6 October 13, 2007 QuoteHey, if you're shelling out the bucks, I doubt he cares whether you even have a baby or not. Egggzactly. Thus, my position it is better titled a "makeover package". There's really no reason to single out moms.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #7 October 13, 2007 QuoteQuoteHey, if you're shelling out the bucks, I doubt he cares whether you even have a baby or not. Egggzactly. Thus, my position it is better titled a "makeover package". There's really no reason to single out moms. No, there's not a reason to single out moms, but... 1) it's alliterative and so it 'sticks in the mind', and 2) it preys on a woman's fear that she's not as desirable after having a baby.Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #8 October 13, 2007 eeggghh! Advertisers. They can be lower than Journalists at times. With lil 'nook just days from being born, my wife is now being affected by the fear-advertisements for selling baby products. _____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jenfly00 0 #9 October 13, 2007 QuoteQuoteQuoteHey, if you're shelling out the bucks, I doubt he cares whether you even have a baby or not. Egggzactly. Thus, my position it is better titled a "makeover package". There's really no reason to single out moms. No, there's not a reason to single out moms, but... 1) it's alliterative and so it 'sticks in the mind', and 2) it preys on a woman's fear that she's not as desirable after having a baby. It goes WAY beyond desirable. It preys on societally imprinted views of self worth.----------------------- "O brave new world that has such people in it". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #10 October 14, 2007 Quote 1) it's alliterative and so it 'sticks in the mind', and 2) it preys on a woman's fear that she's not as desirable after having a baby. So call it a "miracle makeover" and reveal an astonishing "before" and "after" shot like all the other pigs--I mean plastic surgeons.I'm over my initial "WTF" moment, though. Back to my Victoria's Secret catalog. They're having a big sale on my favorite loungewear. It's important I look cute when I'm not doing anything else.Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
warpedskydiver 0 #11 October 14, 2007 Sounds like a commercial Borat should be narrating. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
