The Academy Award of Bad Taste?

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http://a.abcnews.com/images/US/ht_divorce_070507_ms.jpg

I know this already happened, but it's still tickling me, so I thought I'd share.
An all-female law firm in Chicago decided to get kicky with billboard advertising.
Or should I say "beefcake-y"?

Here's an article, if you're so inclined.
I think my favorite part is how the billboard was placed in the "Viagra Triangle"

Thoughts? Comments? Malaise? Pee-in-your-pants laughter followed closely by horror and then a few residual giggles?

 

[neonlyte]

http://a.abcnews.com/images/US/ht_divorce_070507_ms.jpg

I know this already happened, but it's still tickling me, so I thought I'd share.
An all-female law firm in Chicago decided to get kicky with billboard advertising.
Or should I say "beefcake-y"?

Here's an article, if you're so inclined.
I think my favorite part is how the billboard was placed in the "Viagra Triangle"

Thoughts? Comments? Malaise? Pee-in-your-pants laughter followed closely by horror and then a few residual giggles?

I called. They said I was too old to take advantage of their promotion.

 

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I called. They said I was too old to advantage of their promotion.

Heh.
Silly! Didn't you see the fine print?

*Billboard models not included

 

[tickledkitty]

I love it. Although it probably is in poor taste, it exactly fits my mood right now.

 

[Guest]

it asumes much but my first reaction was to laugh.

 

[The_Fool]

Speaks directly to a very jaded view of our culture. Of course when the divorce rate in this country is 50-60%, there is probably some sense of truth in this. Probably no better or worse than the lawyers in Seacats thread about the homeless guy suing the world.

 

[rgraham666]

Sigh. Like most humour, I find it a little sad.

 

[Liar]

Yeah it's bad taste. That's why it's funny.

 

[fcdc]

http://a.abcnews.com/images/US/ht_divorce_070507_ms.jpg

I didn't have a reaction to it one way or another, and didn't find it in bad taste. It's not committing fraud in the factum, inducing someone to sign a legal contract based on objectively false premises or promises. Advertising is meant to attract you to a service and to have second thoughts about your own better judgment. This billboard's just more overt about the matter than most.

 

[Svenskaflicka]

I'm against marriages, so I like it. Especially if it makes cute guys with washboard abs stay single and available or divorce and get available.

 

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I should really stop talking sometimes

Speaks directly to a very jaded view of our culture. Of course when the divorce rate in this country is 50-60%, there is probably some sense of truth in this. Probably no better or worse than the lawyers in Seacats thread about the homeless guy suing the world.

I wonder when someone will want to sue pretty people for not dating them.

it asumes much but my first reaction was to laugh.

Sigh. Like most humour, I find it a little sad.

Yeah it's bad taste. That's why it's funny.

Seriously. I'm still laughing. It's getting pathetic and I'm going to have to add it to the smug/pathetic thread.
I think it's the boobs. They're just so...right there.

Plus, I feel like I'm always searching for visible ways that America is trying to yank the stick out of its ass. We can be so damn prudish- to a ridiculous extent.
Not that I'm some swaggering Delilah, but...
This is so not coming out right, I fear.

 

[TE999]

I wonder when someone will want to sue pretty people for not dating them.




Seriously. I'm still laughing. It's getting pathetic and I'm going to have to add it to the smug/pathetic thread.
I think it's the boobs. They're just so...right there.

Plus, I feel like I'm always searching for visible ways that America is trying to yank the stick out of its ass. We can be so damn prudish- to a ridiculous extent.
Not that I'm some swaggering Delilah, but...
This is so not coming out right, I fear.

Well, I think it's a riot!

And so true in many cases.

Let's face it, when the bloom goes off the rose, it's time for a new flower.

 

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Get the itch and switch the dish!

Well, I think it's a riot!

And so true in many cases.

Let's face it, when the bloom goes off the rose, it's time for a new flower.

You're a one, you are.
You should write those women and tell them that. They'd probably be over the moon.
Well, maybe.

In any case, it amuses us.
I wonder what they'll come up with next?

 

[TE999]

You're a one, you are.
You should write those women and tell them that. They'd probably be over the moon.
Well, maybe.

In any case, it amuses us.
I wonder what they'll come up with next?

I dunno, but that billboard is proof that sex sells.

Edible pre-nups?

 

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I dunno, but that billboard is proof that sex sells.

Edible pre-nups?

LOL
How the heck would that work??

Or maybe they'll declare that someone is being unfaithful if they get it on with a blow-up doll. Which would require divorce and the use of the edible pre-nup.
"But your honor, I ate the pre-nup. Doesn't that make it null and void? Can't you just give me money?"

 

[TE999]

LOL
How the heck would that work??

Or maybe they'll declare that someone is being unfaithful if they get it on with a blow-up doll. Which would require divorce and the use of the edible pre-nup.
"But your honor, I ate the pre-nup. Doesn't that make it null and void? Can't you just give me money?"

Hmmmm...adultery with a blow up doll--would that constitute vulcanization of affections?

How about see-through legal briefs?

I got a million of 'em.

 

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Hmmmm...adultery with a blow up doll--would that constitute vulcanization of affections?

How about see-through legal briefs?

I got a million of 'em.

Yer damn skippy.
I'm getting the run-around because I'm not awake enough to think of clever things to say. *mumble mumble*

"You mean you cheated on me with THIS?! You bastard!!!"
http://www.rotten.com/library/sex/masturbation/inventions/sex-dolls/0262-7.JPG

 

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Also, I have to say that I love how blow-up dolls have tapered hands and feet.
Because everyone knows those are appendages which are rendered useless during boinkfests.

 

[rgraham666]

Also, I have to say that I love how blow-up dolls have tapered hands and feet.
Because everyone knows those are appendages which are rendered useless during boinkfests.

That hasn't been my experience.

 

[bluebell]

That hasn't been my experience.

You, sir, are a tease.

Poor dolls. They're missing out on so much...

 

[Dar~]

From the stand point of a marketing rep, (which I am) its absolutely perfect. Yes, it may be in poor taste. Yes, it may be offensive to some. However, it has gotten national news coverage for this law firm. They were brilliant in making that particular ad. There really is no such thing as bad publicity.