Tara: Ohhh. I can’t wait for this discussion!
Michael: What discussion? This is heavenly! She is shiny and bright and wonderful to be around! And here I thought being a woman was drudgery and make-up and bindings and horrors. How wrong I was!
Tara: You are so right. In being wrong. As she states, we love to twirl and dance while plugged up like an oil well. Wearing white spandex. It’s no problem at all. AND! We’ll still take care of the kids and cook and work and fight traffic and deal with bosses all while having cramps and feel like killing someone for no reason. No problem. I SAID no problem!
Michael: Okay … you’ve made your point. So … why are you shouting? Are you dizzy from twirling? Did you twist your ankle while dancing? Is wearing white not quite the color you thought it would be on you? Obviously, there’s a problem …
Tara: If you don’t know what the “problem” is, then I’m certainly not going to tell you!
Michael: *thinks … decides on a different tact* Suck it up, Cupcake. This, too, shall pass.
Tara: *is busy doing the blue liquid test right now. Please leave a message.*
Michael: “Blue liquid test.” Yeah, right. You don’t have to lie to me, y’know. I know you better than that. Fess up: You actually have a pint of Häagen-Dazs in one hand and a tablespoon in the other … don’t you? Huh? Huh?
Tara: MMmmssssurrrrplis. *wipes mouth* No. For your information it’s Ben and Jerry’s. Although now I want a cupcake. Couldn’t you have just offered me a cupcake, instead of calling me one? Huh. Some writing partner. Can’t even anticipate my needs. Great. Now I’m crying!
Michael: I will not be coerced by your invitation to your little pity party, Missy. I know better than that. Besides, there’s no possible way I can win when you’re like this. That … and you don’t pay me enough to anticipate your needs.
Tara: Speaking of getting paid, let’s just discuss the ad already. You have a problem with digressing!
Obviously, I like it. Very tongue in cheek nudge nudge say no more. Tampon commercials are usually a drag, but not this one! Right?
Michael: *decides it’s best to move on and not say anything about the “digressing” comment*
I will admit: It’s different. But the chick in the ad is a bit ditz-tastic and kind of “airy.” Either she’s a really good actress (I almost couldn’t type that without laughing) or her metaphysical jewelry is creating a synergistic trance that’s fogging her mind …
Tara: Those are big words, but I get ya. I think her delivery is that way on purpose. She’s got the silly innocence of a tampon commercial chick, yet she’s drippin’ that sarcasm. Wait. Maybe I shouldn’t use the word “drip” in this particular discussion.
Michael: Very mature there, Tara. Very mature …
Clacked by Tara Shrodes
on Jun 18, 2010 @ 13:00 EST5EDT
Is there really a need for commercials? Walking down *that* aisle is mandatory unless you’re one of those naturalist chicks who prefers some other homemade method. I’m just happy that they aren’t advertising that contraption intended to act like a reservoir. Easy removal for whom? Sure, try looking like a diva getting that sucker out without making a huge mess https://www.divacup.com/
**you knew I had to take this down the back alley and into the gutter
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Marissa. I shall never be the same after looking at that link! “Change every 12 hours.” WHUT?? My head is spinning!
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Don’t.
Wanna.
Know.
Have a happy period! What a stupid statement from a commercial. Obviously…it was a “man” who thought that on up.
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Sure, Mikki. Blame it on us.
We have big shoulders … but not everything stupid is attributed to the male of the species, y’know …
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That’s for sure Mikki! I mean can you imagine of of *us* saying that to each other? Only in irony!
During the 90s over here the TV ad that was run the most was for a tampon called “OB” where the actress closed her hand around it and told us that “It’s where the period happens. Inside the body”.
A successful comic made that into “It’s where the period happens – inside YOUR HAND!”.
So the idea isn’t quite new and the ad isn’t really that funny, or better I wonder why they weren’t able to make it more funny. But I guess they weren’t in the mood or something else cramped their style.
Ha… ha… *slowclap for myself*
Mikki, I think you’re dead on, only a man coulda come up with this ad campaign.
Marissa, I went and checked out the “DivaCup” thingy, and I must say……hellllltotheewwwwwwwwnooooooo!!!!!!! I was imagining a couple of horrible scenarios like dropping the thing, or leakage, or ooohhhh never mind. Besides I’m past all that now and am an ad target for a whole different kinda product where that beach scene would be a whole different scene that I wont go into here.
Hmmm maybe that could be the topic of your next clack M & T :)
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MissBeth: See my comment above.
Love the sarcasm! I could do without the feminine hygiene ads on TV, but at least this one is somewhat amusing.
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*checks posting … sees no sarcasm*
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*eye rolling*
LMAO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I wonder: Is there any more appropriate use for that “I SAID no problem!” link then in this very post … ???
I think not …
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Bite me.
They should have special commercials for women over 40. They would not be the same. Swearing, the color black, a generous portion of liquor and some prescription meds would have to be in the showcase. Of course, that combination does lead to dancing and twirling, not to mention rubbing soft things.
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Modwild, what a great idea! You’re welcome back anytime:)
I’m feeling very “I’m woman hear me roar” today. My coworker is going to do something for her husband for Father’s day when he didn’t return the favor for Mother’s day. I told her to get him a package of paper plates, a pack of hot dogs and buns to cook them all a good ole father’s day feast. I’m sure it wouldn’t surprise you to find it’s my special week, where I get to feel like a woman with a visit from my beloved Aunt Flo. ;-) To top it off, after telling her that wonderful gift idea, I stopped at Dairy Queen for two chili dogs and a lemon-lime arctic freeze. Woo!
I have to say that I do admire those ads, though, for making fun of all the other ridiculous feminine protection ads — in your face! Yeah, white spandex … absurd.
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I know what you mean Debbie. If I *have* to watch an ad like this, at least make me laugh!
ModWild……that’s hilarious!!!!
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So … the point is, ModWild, you feel like dancing as if it was Day 3 … right?