That razor ad

in #liberty6 years ago

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I finally got around to watching the razor advertisement that has so many people worked up.

I didn't think it was too bad, only a little insulting in the assumptions it made. But not very. I've known men like those portrayed negatively. But I also don't think all the behavior portrayed in a negative way is entirely negative. Not if I believe the species should continue. Perhaps that's the quibble.

If I had any of that company's products, I wouldn't toss them out over the ad. But I also wouldn't rush out to buy them in support of the company.

Not that I'm in the market for a razor.

I've never even used a modern safety razor (is that what they are called?) I have the same electric Norelco I've used a couple of times per week since my 17th birthday. I also shave with my knives sometimes when I'm bored. Once or twice I've even used an old straight razor which belonged to my great-great-grandfather (which is the razor pictured above). As a way to connect with family history, I guess.

The ad in question is just a case of a big company trying to look all SocialJusticy and score points with people who aren't even its customers. Probably not the smartest move, but not suicidal, either.

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I think people blew it out of proportion. It was really dumb overall.

I rarely use a razor myself. I usually use clippers to trim my beard, and I got a coupon years ago for a Schick razor with replaceable blades. I bought a pack of extra cartridges (as they doubtless intended) and I still haven't used them all.

Eventually, I'll bother to watch the overhyped commercial, but I can't muster the care at the moment. Not watching TV means not seeing stupid commercials.

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