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Across the Fence:  Does anyone else find this disturbing?  |
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SarahJ
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Shreveport
Louisiana
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 Posted - Jul 06 2007 : 2:55:58 PM
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| I just saw a commercial for Skittles candy involving a nasty older man and a milking machine. Has anyone else seen this? Do you think that maybe it is a bit too creppy to be shown on family channels during children's programming. |
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mikesgirl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Sherri
Elma
WA
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2007 : 3:36:45 PM
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Posted - Jul 06 2007 : 6:19:51 PM
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Eww- I haven't seen it but it just sounds like it couldn't be too good. I have noticed that a lot of commercials are getting really weird and out of hand lately. I have always hated commercials as I try to not subscribe to a materialistic lifestyle, but lately I have just been completely non-plussed.
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Cheryl
True Blue Farmgirl
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Cheryl
Magalia
CA
USA
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Posted - Jul 06 2007 : 6:53:58 PM
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I have not seen it either. The older I get the less TV I watch and when I do, I am always amazed at what I see.
Cheryl |
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MariaAZ
True Blue Farmgirl
203 Posts
Phoenix
AZ
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Posted - Jul 06 2007 : 7:13:31 PM
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I've seen it and although I consider myself REALLY open-minded, I found it in extremely poor taste. For those who haven't seen it; this young man asks why the milk is so sour, and this guy leaning back in a chair with a milking machine attached to his chest/stomach pops some super-sour Skittles candy in his mouth. I don't care for milk personally, but this commercial turned my stomach even more.
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
11381 Posts
Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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threebusybees
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Mandi
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
222 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2007 : 04:24:15 AM
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That sounds bizarre and I don't get it. I get the connection between the milk being sour although ewwww! but, How does this make me want to buy skittles? Not that I would. I think advertiser are going for shock value so much lately that they have totally forgotten what they are selling!
Mandi
"There will no longer be so many pleasant things to look at if responsible people do not do something about the unpleasant ones." Madeleine L"Engle |
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Runbikegrrl
True Blue Farmgirl
250 Posts
MaryAnn
Waterbury Ctr
VT
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2007 : 04:48:00 AM
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Don't even own a TV...haven't since the 1980's...I just didn't want my childrens creativity and imagination warped. Even the good shows are bad for children...much better to read to them and have them imagine what the princess or whatever character looks like then to have a disney or other adult created impression stamped on their mind forever! I confess though I would love to watch cooking shows and the Tour de France on TV!
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daffodil dreamer
True Blue Farmgirl
805 Posts
Jayne
Hamilton
Victoria
Australia
805 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2007 : 05:49:18 AM
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We don't get the same ads here, but I agree with Mandi - can't quite understand how something like that would sell candy. Surely it wouldn't appeal to kids (who advertisers always seem to be targetting) and adults would just think it was gross. I think advertisers are losing their grip on reality!!
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2007 : 05:55:06 AM
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I haven't seen this one, thank goodness. Write to them and tell them how much their commercial bothered you. If enough people do it, they'll get the message.
Karin
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sunshine78
True Blue Farmgirl
106 Posts
Cynthia
Western
Nebraska
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Posted - Jul 07 2007 : 10:02:53 AM
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I haven't seen that one, but did see the Trojan commercial with the pigs-utterly disgusting! I wonder what society is coming to. It's not just commercials- television programming in general is getting really disturbing.
Cynthia
www.pinecanyonranch.blogspot.com |
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MariaAZ
True Blue Farmgirl
203 Posts
Phoenix
AZ
203 Posts |
Posted - Jul 07 2007 : 1:40:40 PM
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Skittles.com actually has the ad spot called "Stable" if you check out their advertising link. I took the opportunity to let them know I didn't like the ad spot.
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faithymom
True Blue Farmgirl
360 Posts
Faith
Sandpoint
ID
USA
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Posted - Jul 07 2007 : 11:32:26 PM
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Yes, I've seen it...it's disgusting!
I was just commenting to my SIL about it. It grosses me out every time it comes on!!!!
I'm not buying Skittles...and I may just write them a letter telling them why!!!
On another, less repulsive, but disheartening none the less, topic...
has anyone noticed that Hershey's has changed their chocolate? I've noticed it in KitKat and Kisses...it's gross and tastes like cheap Easter candy-chocolate...super sugary and not very rich...
"All television is educational television. The only question is, what is it teaching?"-Fmr. FCC Commissioner Nicholas Johnson |
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Amie C.
True Blue Farmgirl
2099 Posts
Finger Lakes Region
NY
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Posted - Jul 09 2007 : 1:22:44 PM
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Oh, I'm glad other people noticed this one too! I saw it once, last week, and I couldn't believe what I was seeing. It made my stomach turn over all over again when I tried to describe it to my husband.
Now, that being said, I think it's pretty funny too...I just can't believe someone thought of such a thing. I can't exactly say I hate it, although I know that it's in poor taste. Kind of like South Park... |
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threebusybees
True Blue Farmgirl
222 Posts
Mandi
Myrtle Beach
South Carolina
222 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 05:58:32 AM
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Sorry but I must know what is the Trojan commercial with the pigs? My mind is running wild and I am not to happy with where it is going!
Mandi
"There will no longer be so many pleasant things to look at if responsible people do not do something about the unpleasant ones." Madeleine L"Engle |
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SarahJ
True Blue Farmgirl
198 Posts
Shreveport
Louisiana
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 06:45:06 AM
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| Well, I am so glad I am not the only one. Dh finally saw it last night and said "I have never wanted to eat skittles less in my life." Kind of seems contrary to the point of advertising. What bothered me was that the commercial was being shown on family channels, during childrens programming. I think it is a bit yucky and confusing. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 08:37:47 AM
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I think I am going to email Skittles and let them know that I hate their advertisments! Whatever happened to their fun fairy like advertisments?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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happymama58
True Blue Farmgirl
1210 Posts
Patti
Missouri
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 11:03:19 AM
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I saw the Skittles commercial and thought it was gross but figured maybe kids (which is probably their audience) think it's so gross it's neat (wrong terms, I know, but you know what I mean). Well, my dd saw it the other night and said, "That's nasty". I asked my son what he thought of it and he said, "Great for dieters who are trying to stay away from Skittles."
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bohemiangel
True Blue Farmgirl
2087 Posts
Bridget
Ligonier
pa
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 12:45:55 PM
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OMG yes I have seen it and it made me sick and it just completely disturbed me and disgusted me and I'm 24 so I'm not some old poop thinking it's bad.......I seriously wonder when crap like that is on tv. I will watch tv WITH my children when I have them and better yet DO THINGS.
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Aunt Jenny
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jenny
middle of
Utah
USA
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ali2583
True Blue Farmgirl
404 Posts
Alison
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Canada
404 Posts |
Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 12:57:54 PM
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I haven't seen it - maybe it won't air in Canada - but it sounds completely tasteless. There must be other ways to sell Skittles..
Too bad, I used to like eating Skittles too.
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
4813 Posts
Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 3:49:03 PM
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I finally saw the add and sent a complaint to the Mars Corporation via email. I just received this response:
In response to your email regarding SKITTLES SOUR BITE SIZE CANDIES.
Thank you for your email expressing your viewpoint regarding our SKITTLES SOUR
BITE SIZE CANDIES
advertisement.
We value the comments received from our consumers. We never intended to
disappoint or offend anyone and we apologize if you were upset. We have
forwarded your concerns to our advertising associates for their review.
We appreciate your feedback.
Sincerely,
Consumer Care
Mars Snackfood US
Jewelry, art, baskets, etc.
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Jul 10 2007 : 4:12:18 PM
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I wrote them an email as well.
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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emsmommy5
True Blue Farmgirl
1547 Posts
Angie
Buckley
WA
USA
1547 Posts |
Posted - Jul 13 2007 : 07:34:24 AM
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I also sent them an email.
Lord, keep your arm around my shoulder and your hand over my mouth! |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22944 Posts
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Posted - Jul 13 2007 : 09:05:55 AM
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I got a generic email reply back. I wonder how many of these emails they are getting?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for typing, one hand to hold Nora! |
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Across the Fence: Does anyone else find this disturbing? |
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Does anyone else find this disturbing?
