Sorry folks I wrote this about a week ago and thought I had posted it but.... Oh well, enjoy!
I know that advertising is necessary but is anyone else as fed up as I am?
At election time we were inundated with ads for every candidate possible, when November 5th came we were all looking forward to going back to commercials about feminine products, laundry soaps and the latest greatest cleaning solutions that are available.
Then the holiday's came and it was a competition between retailers big & small to point out that we needed to buy one more present because the deals were just too good to pass up!
Now that the holidays are gone we see non stop ads for fitness centers, weight loss programs, weight loss drugs and surgical procedures. All in the name of helping us keep our New Years resolutions.
In another week or so we will be seeing commercials hocking flowers, candy and cards for the upcoming Valentines day. Then the ads for furniture, flooring, tropical vacations and cars will increase because you shouldn't let your tax refund go to waste!
I understanding the need for advertising but it is the constant repetitive bombardment of products, behaviour and ideals that can overwhelm me at times. The mute button on my remote is getting alot of action lately!
This is just one of those topics that get me a little hot under the collar (I'm sure you couldn't tell!). It's funny because when I was going to college I wanted to minor in advertising! Funny right?
Hoping that your New Year is starting out well and you are enjoying the endless possibilities that are waiting for you out there.
Keep smiling and know that God loves you and so do I.
L
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