I Can Just See My Dad Flinching In His Easy Chair
Written: Mar 10 '00 (Updated Mar 10 '00)
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Pros: That pizza delivery moment-priceless!
Cons: My poor dad...
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| girlfriday1's Full Review: Breast Pump |
So epinions.com is taking the leap! I suppose we should expect to be hit with an influx of new recruits once the first ad campaign launches in a few days. That's what they want right? New blood. New blood is good. It'll shake things up a bit. A few of us need it!
The Breast Pump ad is the boldest ad of the bunch. I know it's going to turn some prudish heads. It's funny that I should feel that way since I claim to be an open-minded writer, who "pens" mainly in the Kids and Family Section. I think that's what makes me a good candidate for voicing my opinion on this ad. For added effect, I even own this very breast pump! She's right-you do feel like a cow hooked up to that thing.
Our fellow reviewer lays it all out with this one. That pump is on and she's making milk. I know that must've been "stunt" milk since there's no way you'd be able to get a drop out of me with those camera guys in the room! Then the pizza delivery moment. That's what saves this ad. It injects a much needed light side to a tricky subject. See the look on his face? Priceless!
I know my father will be turned off. He's a boob-man, as most men are. He even highly supports breast feeding. I just don't think he wants to see that motor running and that milk coming out. And did you notice the cat taking a sniff or too? "Oh gad, is that where you write those reviews?" I can hear it now. I suppose their target audience on this one isn't 50 some year old men who are driven by a passion for cars, and have a tool collection that would make Tim The Tool Man envious. Will aspiring mom writers get this? I think so. Some will be hooked up to ol' milking machine when it airs. "Heck, I can write a better review than that!", they'll proclaim. They'll stop by to see what all the fuss is about. Some may stay.
Correct me if I'm wrong, the ad campaign does not suggest any e-royalties program. That's fine with me. I am frankly bored of hearing gripes and moaning from those whose modus operandi is solely based on making a buck or two. Beware money grubbing writers. The bar may be raised once again. You will have to work even harder to be noticed if that fresh blood shows an affinity for writing good helpful reviews, and the money thing is just a perk. Or perhaps this campaign will have the opposite effect. We might get a whole new bunch of "yahoos" (by that I mean punks) who'll wield the "pen" with no regard for their actions, and no love for what we reviewers have made of this site. It'll be interesting to watch nonetheless. Changes are coming. We can all see that. Heck. Check out our new layout. I felt like somebody redesigned my comfy home when I was out getting a bite to eat. Now my home is going to be advertised on tv. We're going big-time baby. Hold on to your epinions hats!
I'm glad epinions.com decided to take a lighthearted approach with the campaign. I'd hate to think that my "boss" has no sense of humor.
I wish epinions.com much success. I know that I will be watching for them. We all should wish this company success. Our fledgling takes wing! How exciting!
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