A recent Verizon AD FOR THE BLACKBERRY CURVE IS SEXIST, according to BoingBoing, and implies that women are challenged by complexity and obsessed by appearance.
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Comments:
Let's just say, I don't think we'll be seeing Hillary toting one anytime soon!
I'm not one who goes around pointing fingers and alleging sexism; in most cases, I think such accusations are silly. On the other hand, this ad would not make me want to buy the product. Pink? Ugh.
My daughter has a pink blackberry and loves the 'girly colour'. This despite 'knowing her own mind'. More to the point she knows how it works;-)
It's not just a bit of high-tech jewellery but an important part of her lifestyle. It will probably become even more important when she goes self-employed.
Gyppo (UK)
I'm not sure why people seem to think women like to buy pink things. This definitely seems to appeal to the younger set...and probably Paris Hilton.
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