Category Archives: Madvertising

Stupid Sex(ist) Tricks: How to smell like a pelotudo

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Everybody in North America knows (or SHOULD know) that Axe Body Spray is the masking odor for (pre)adolescent male sexual insecurity, immaturity and general lack of appeal. It’s the sort of stuff that you want to avoid if you’re a … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: Banking and wanking, together at last

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Sabina Becker

No. Oh, no. NO: In case you were wondering what that was all about, Copyranter explains: Komerční Banka is a member of the Société Générale Group, and is one of the leading financial institutions in the Czech Republic. Copy translation, … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: 9-11, with a side order of commodified female flesh

Posted on September 12, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Gawd bless Amurrica! This was uploaded by Hooters itself, two days before the 9-11 x 10 mourn-a-thon. I believe the underlying message is “Eat greasy wings and ogle these Twin Towers (hurr hurr, geddit?), or the terrorists win!” (Thx, Jezebel.)

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In capitalism, everything is a commodity…

Posted on September 8, 2011 by Sabina Becker

…be it women: …or children: Yes, that’s right…human beings are now objects to be “won” in stupid radio contests. Incidentally, both these contests are being held by Canadian radio stations. Isn’t there some kind of CRTC legislation against this kind … Continue reading →

Posted in Canadian Counterpunch, Economics for Dummies, Fetus Fetishists, Isn't That Illegal?, Madvertising, Teh Heterostoopid, Teh Russkies, The WTF? Files, Uppity Wimmin | 5 Comments

Stupid Sex Tricks: There’s an app for WHAT?

Posted on July 27, 2011 by Sabina Becker

And it advertises WHAT? This ad banner actually appeared on an iPhone sex app. I’m sure it was completely random, but it’s also completely stupid. A screen that small doesn’t need anything more to clutter it up. Just one more … Continue reading →

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Stupid Sex Tricks: When sex doesn’t sell beer

Posted on June 18, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Okay…I have to admit, I thought this was very clever at first. A sexy beer ad that objectifies…MEN, for a change? Now, tell me what exactly is wrong with this picture. Can you see it? Look closely…between the “legs”. (If … Continue reading →

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The Feminine Mystique that never died

Posted on May 8, 2011 by Sabina Becker

A padded bikini top by Abercrombie and Fitch, marketed to 8-year-old girls. Much fuss was made about the “push-up” (i.e. cleavage-creating) shape of the bra, and the premature sexualization of little girls it seems to create by making them appear … Continue reading →

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Why this is an ad-free blog

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Sabina Becker

I’ve been getting a huge uptick in traffic lately. Good thing, right? I thought so, until my brother asked if I had ads on my blog. “You could make money off it”, was his rationalization. But here’s my problem: I … Continue reading →

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Why can’t everyone advertise like this?

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Sabina Becker

Otto is back from his time seeing sea shells and smelling sea smells at the seashore. And he’s making some changes to his blog…such as this one: Now, this is the kind of advertising I like to see. Honest, upfront, … Continue reading →

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