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Jan 29
Humour, Media charlie booker, humor, news, reporting, tv No Comments
It really is that simple!
via Deepak Ajwani on Facebook
Copying is not theft.
Dec 16
Humour, Web Media copy, plagiarism, theft 1 Comment
Um, ok.
So can you please copy all your money and send it over, please?
Thanks.
Shiv Sena drapes Kareena
Nov 19
Entertainment, Mumbai India, kareena kapoor, kurbaan, movies, Mumbai, saif ali khan No Comments
Oh well.
A few questions to this statement by the Shiv Sena chief Jitendra Janawale:
The scene in question is totally against Maharashtra’s Hindu culture. No sooner the posters were put up all over the city, we got lots of complaints from people, esp. from the concerned parents of school children, stating that the said posters were in bad taste. We have anyways issued a strong warning to the filmmakers through the media. We want all the backless posters that have been put all over the city to be removed as soon as possible. Failing which, we shall protest against the film when it releases.” “How are such obscene posters being allowed by the authorities.everal women and children pass by the posters. What effect will it have on them.”
- What is Maharashtra’s Hindu Culture?
- Is abuse of minors part of “Maharashtra’s Hindu Culture”? If not, shouldn’t you concentrate more on solving this problem rather than carrying out such gimmicks for publicity?
- How do you define nudity?
- You say “we got lots of complaints from people, esp. from the concerned parents of school children”. Do you keep records of these for us to see?
- Can you please do something constructive?
Spinning head
Nov 09
Ads, Entertainment, Media Ads, advertising, aishwarya rai, bachchan, India, longines, watch No Comments
What, pray tell, is the point of this ad?
Yes, it has Aishwarya Rai Bachchan in it. She looks good. Some dancers jump about. The music’s not too bad. but the ad is about watches. That are also shown, I must admit. But why will I buy this watch? Because it makes Aishwarya’s “head spin”? She actually said “go round”, but it has been replaced with a voice-over.
Seriously. Why will I buy this watch after this ad?
If it is because it makes my head spin, then how will I tell time?
Poor taste or just witty?
Sep 11
Humour, Media bikini, celebrity, cricinfo, headlines, indiatimes, photo gallery, sport, ys rajasekhar reddy No Comments
Websites have a way of being funny unintentionally. Two recent spottings:
Indiatimes would take the cake, of course and this, we are sure is unintentional. Something to do with automated systems… Of course, we don’t know why Kashmira did have a bikini bath. Or what YSR’s family photos are doing in the same box as “other wife” and “dog rapist”…
Kashmira and YSR... bad taste!
And then there’s Cricinfo.com who do make it a bit witty… Mills and Broom (heh, like Mills and Boon… get it? aah). Not sure if intentional, but I’ll give them the benefit of doubt. (Headline 1 below… if you haven’t spotted it yet and if RD’s pic is overpowering the image!).
Romantic coupling!
The iPhone Ad You’ll never see
Aug 27
Ads, Gadgets, Technology Apple, iphone, iphone apps, Technology 1 Comment
Dang. Someone’s done a terrific job of screwing over the iPhone. And iPhone fans, don’t get all upset. Have a sense of humor. After all, it is true!
Paying attention
Jul 08
Ads, Travel, World air hostesses, air new zealand, body paint, in-flight safety instructions, pilot, video 3 Comments
I’m positive that more people would pay attention to in-flight safety instructions if more instructors dressed up in only body paint. Can’t wait to fly Air New Zealand now. Whenever that happens!
Please confirm date of death
Jun 22
Humour, Web Media confirm death date, death date, facebook No Comments
Facebook definitely does some daft stuff. Actually, it’s not so much Facebook’s fault as the app developers. Who in God’s name is going to confirm this:
Facebook Apps -- the stupidest?
If you are really my friend, you will confirm this after I’m gone. Now there’s two good wishes in that!
So much for advertising
Jun 11
Ads, Armchair Analysis 2 Comments
It can’t be difficult to ensure that your ad and the place where the ad connects say the same thing. Check this out:
Facebook ad vs. Linked Page
And then there’s the link to which this ad goes (lest the content on the page be changed, here’s a screenshot):
I already have a friend who’s confused about when Father’s Day is. And this isn’t helping!
So one question: Did you spot the difference?
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