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Monday, September 15, 2008

Verizon Blackberry Ad Is Sexist, According to Blog

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.

Comments:

Blogger Brenda Christensen said...

Let's just say, I don't think we'll be seeing Hillary toting one anytime soon!

Monday, September 15, 2008 3:23:00 PM  
Blogger Deb said...

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.

Monday, September 15, 2008 5:33:00 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

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)

Monday, September 15, 2008 5:37:00 PM  
Anonymous Sarah said...

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.

Tuesday, September 16, 2008 2:04:00 PM  

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