#Advertising

[usiiyo]

[benguissues]

[copperbadge]

TIL about the existence of the Bullshot Cocktail, which of course was created in Detroit.

I'm torn between glee, horror, and the temptation to try and make it with Malort instead of vodka.

[worldhistoryfacts]

A couple of New Deal-era public health posters about syphilis, which took a huge toll on Americans after World War I.

Much more here:

[blondebrainpowered]

Woman smiling while vacuuming, 1908

[alkhliliyfamliy]

I hope everyone will donate

The ceasefire agreement was reached and joy is floating among the Palestinian people But when we go to our homes, we will not find these homes destroyed.

[gorillazforgotten]

Gorillaz stuff outside the Apollo

[vintascope]

[sairyureklim]

[hyenabeanz]

I don't disagree with this, but it's kind of funny for Times Square due to its history.

Tines square didn't get all those ads organically. The city mandated them. They worked hard for those eyesores.

Back in the 1960s-80s, Times Square was VERY different. It was full of crime, and a fairly dilapidated area. It was also full of things like x rated theaters, peep shows, and an area known for having a ton of prostitution. New York in general in that time and the early 90s had an image of crime and violence and seediness, and Times Square was what people pointed to as the embodiment of it. The dark and gritty of Batman's Gotham? That's what it's modeled on. Same for classic TMNT, and so many bits of early 90s pop culture that depicts "scary violent big city." (These depictions are also why the infamous, racist, incredibly destructive stop and frisk policies got implemented.)

So the city started passing laws to entice businesses to build in times square (to gentrify the shit out of it.) Part of the laws also required a certain amount of illuminated signage, because light helps deter crime, and i guess giant pepsi billboards and endless tourists just aren't the right ambiance for sex goods/experiences for most people. (Prudes.)

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[usiiyo]

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[proxykiwi]

packaging also directly influences how you *taste* things, which is wild.

Advertising is so strong that years ago, I, a European who had never been purposefully targeted by Dunkin Donuts for ads, had a very positive idea of Dunkin and was very excited when I happened upon one of the first Dunkin Donuts in Europe (in Berlin iirc). I was quickly cured of any desire for their donuts bc I had one and it was the most underwhelming experience of my life but *to this day* whenever I come across the Dunkin Donuts I feel that pang of "yes! Delicious donuts!" before realising that A. I don't like donuts and B. i actively dislike Dunkin Donuts donuts.

Advertising is insidious as hell.

"advertising doesn't work" the increase in scentbird ads and people talking about a "personal signature scent" directly correlates with my family's interest in perfumes. Even if they're not using scentbird, something probably changed to make them want perfumes more, right?

[mactiir]

i have variable success with touching grass, but a longterm project of mine has been rewiring myself so that I'm able to function mostly unplugged, and it's given me THOUGHTS on advertising. Because it really makes you notice how advertisements are literally the most annoying shit on the planet.

The contrast between no algorithm=no ads practically ever and algorithm=CONSTANTLY being pitched to honestly makes me think that a lot of the stress in social media (it's proven to be bad for your mental health in large doses-- you can look up studies if you want, but people are more stressed on social media than not) is generated by a complete lack of control of the personal environment.

Like, I live in a city. I understand noise, loud people, and not being able to control every aspect of your space. When I am scrolling insta or reddit though, I have to be CONSTANTLY on guard to not click on a fucking ad. They can come from anywhere. At any time. It's stark when you try to get away from ads in other places, too. When I go from MY space, where I can put on soft music from a CD with no ads, do an activity with no ads, and hang out with people where we don't talk about buying jack -- a space where I have control over the soundscape and, to some extent, the topic of conversation-- to someone ELSE'S space, where there are ads on the tv, the radio, and the reels they're playing out loud, every ad starts to feel very much like there's a loud annoying man in the corner of your social gathering howling LOOK AT ME LOOK AT ME! GIVE ME MONEY HAHA IM FUNNY LOOK AT ME! MONEYYYYYY!!!! and somehow nobody cares? "Oh that ad is so stupid" my father in law says, thus allowing the loud yelling man to control the topic of conversation. On a DVD or CD book or magazine I have control, can skip around at my leisure. You jump around on youtube? Amazon? Hulu? "your media will return after this break!!!! BUY ME!!!" Like hello? You obnoxious fuck? This is my space. Oh I can pay 2x as much as I already pay you to shut this guy up? Extortion. Protection money on my peace of mind. Fucking die.