Do you want to discuss boring politics? (13 Viewers)

[hill83]

Used to hit my wife... thank God the Gilette ad showed me the error of my ways. Absolute pile of shit. Some of you really do eat up this bollocks.

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There’s nothing to eat up. It is a load of nonsense but getting upset about it is hilarious.

 

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[TomRad85]

There’s nothing to eat up. It is a load of nonsense but getting upset about it is hilarious.

I agree, but praising it is equally hilarious. It was absolute toss.

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[Ring Of Steel]

I agree, but praising it is equally hilarious. It was absolute toss.

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Nope, it was superb. Sales increased after the advert, the whole world was talking about them. If you can't see that controversy, attention & a huge spotlight helps brands then you're missing the point totally. All the silly outrage & anger is just that- silly, it was the exact reaction they wanted, you couldn't get better publicity and advertising. They even say themselves they wanted to have something which got people talking in a big way, as they were being hit by the rise of beards & cheaper competition.

 

[David O'Day]

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Used to hit my wife... thank God the Gilette ad showed me the error of my ways. Absolute pile of shit. Some of you really do eat up this bollocks.

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Tracksuit tom with a thick as fuck take on things yet again.

 

[David O'Day]

There’s nothing to eat up. It is a load of nonsense but getting upset about it is hilarious.

Fucking hilarious, not as funny as Tracksuit Toms got the life pots but still up there.

 

[TomRad85]

Nope, it was superb. Sales increased after the advert, the whole world was talking about them. If you can't see that controversy, attention & a huge spotlight helps brands then you're missing the point totally. All the silly outrage & anger is just that- silly, it was the exact reaction they wanted, you couldn't get better publicity and advertising. They even say themselves they wanted to have something which got people talking in a big way, as they were being hit by the rise of beards & cheaper competition.

I understand all publicity is good publicity, unless you are Prince Andrew. But the advert was not excellent, it was condescending tripe... most people know what it and isn't acceptable and those that don't won't have their minds changed by an advert from a Razor Blade company.
Also I see nothing to suggest sales went up, articles seem to suggest they stayed roughly the same.

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[TomRad85]

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Tracksuit tom with a thick as fuck take on things yet again.

Very good David, you gormless chav rat.

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[Ring Of Steel]

I understand all publicity is good publicity, unless you are Prince Andrew. But the advert was not excellent, it was condescending tripe... most people know what it and isn't acceptable and those that don't won't have their minds changed by an advert from a Razor Blade company.
Also I see nothing to suggest sales went up, articles seem to suggest they stayed roughly the same.

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Try looking at the right sources, sales went up. Is it really worth getting so het up about? It clearly seriously bothers ESB and yourself.

 

[David O'Day]

I repeat my Nathan Barley analogy, if it upset you then it was likely to be about you.

 

[TomRad85]

Try looking at the right sources, sales went up. Is it really worth getting so het up about? It clearly seriously bothers ESB and yourself.

It doesn't bother me in the slightest, I saw it once, thought it was rubbish. I still buy Gillette Razors...
I just saw you guys chatting like it somehow groundbreaking when in fact, its rubbish, so thought I'd chime in.

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[Ian1779]

Used to hit my wife... thank God the Gilette ad showed me the error of my ways. Absolute pile of shit. Some of you really do eat up this bollocks.

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Do you get this angry about Vegan burgers and bags for life?

 

[TomRad85]

Do you get this angry about Vegan burgers and bags for life?

No Ian I don't.

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[Deleted member 5849]

Is it really worth getting so het up about?

I think I've missed an advert.

Anyway, from what I read here, somebody can pick me up if I've got the description wrong. An advert says hitting women is wrong, being a caring bloke who actively says that is a good thing to be. Is that about the gist of the advert?

 

[Ring Of Steel]

I think I've missed an advert.

Anyway, from what I read here, somebody can pick me up if I've got the description wrong. An advert says hitting women is wrong, being a caring bloke who actively says that is a good thing to be. Is that about the gist of the advert?

Pretty much, and certain people really don't like it as you can see from the responses. Most people didn't really give a toss either way, it was an advert, but there was a lot of "outrage" and a veritable onslaught of people using terms like "woke" and "virtue signalling".

And yeah- Nathan Barley is about right, I had to google it though

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Pretty much.

Well no wonder it washed over my head then. Nowt to get upset about with a message saying bullying women is a bad thing.

 

[wingy]

Nope, it was superb. Sales increased after the advert, the whole world was talking about them. If you can't see that controversy, attention & a huge spotlight helps brands then you're missing the point totally. All the silly outrage & anger is just that- silly, it was the exact reaction they wanted, you couldn't get better publicity and advertising. They even say themselves they wanted to have something which got people talking in a big way, as they were being hit by the rise of beards & cheaper competition.

Tbf like Tampons it's overpriced.

 

[TomRad85]

Pretty much, and certain people really don't like it as you can see from the responses. Most people didn't really give a toss either way, it was an advert, but there was a lot of "outrage" and a veritable onslaught of people using terms like "woke" and "virtue signalling".

And yeah- Nathan Barley is about right, I had to google it though

For the record I never used either of those terms, neither am I angry. I just don't agree that the advert is excellent, I think its shit and its clearly upset the usual suspects, as well as drawing out a quick insult from the all knowing David O'Day.
I'll leave you be.

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[Ring Of Steel]

Well no wonder it washed over my head then. Nowt to get upset about with a message saying bullying women is a bad thing.

You wouldn't think so would you, but some people clearly do.

 

[shmmeee]

I'm pretty sure their sales slumped. Bizarre move shitting all over their own customer base.

I’m sure they sell to non bigots too, every shaving brand slumped the last few years, everyone’s got beards.

You didn’t strike me as a cancel culture fan anyway.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

Nope, it was superb. Sales increased after the advert, the whole world was talking about them. If you can't see that controversy, attention & a huge spotlight helps brands then you're missing the point totally. All the silly outrage & anger is just that- silly, it was the exact reaction they wanted, you couldn't get better publicity and advertising. They even say themselves they wanted to have something which got people talking in a big way, as they were being hit by the rise of beards & cheaper competition.

Sales increased? What world do you live in.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I think they need to rename the off topic chat as the left wing padded room.

Some people really need their heads checking.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

So just support c***ish behaviour because of the effect it'll have on your bottom line? If you had a problem with the Gillette ad is says more about you than them. If you don't partake in or accept the behaviour they're decrying in that ad you've got no problem with it because it's not calling you out.

Loads of businesses lost out from ending slavery and child labour. Virtue signalling twats.

Classic response.

You thought the advert was virtue signalling bollocks so that makes you a woman beater.

Are you ok to leave the house without having a panic attack? Jesus christ.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Sales increased? What world do you live in.

errrr... the real one? Sales increased directly after the ad. They've got big problems with beards & competition, the ad held things up for them. It worked. You're still not able to grasp this concept, but it was mainly thanks to people like you- frothing away about all the "virtue signalling"

 

[Deleted member 5849]

They've got big problems with beards

Nobody trusts a man with a beard, they've always got something to hide.

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

I’m sure they sell to non bigots too, every shaving brand slumped the last few years, everyone’s got beards.

You didn’t strike me as a cancel culture fan anyway.

Not at all. I'm totally free-speech in every way. That also means you should be allowed to criticise too though.

I'm not leading a boycott, I'm just pointing out that many men (who funnily enough don't beat their wives) will vote with their wallets.

 

[TomRad85]

Nobody trusts a man with a beard, they've always got something to hide.

An ugly face usually.

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[Ring Of Steel]

I think they need to rename the off topic chat as the left wing padded room.

Some people really need their heads checking.

Ahh there we go, the holy trinity of cliches is complete- "virtue signalling", "woke" and "the left"

 

[Earlsdon_Skyblue1]

errrr... the real one? Sales increased directly after the ad. They've got big problems with beards & competition, the ad held things up for them. It worked. You're still not able to grasp this concept, but it was mainly thanks to people like you- frothing away about all the "virtue signalling"

P&G posts strong sales, takes $8 billion Gillette writedown

Procter & Gamble Co's <PG.N> quarterly revenue and adjusted profit beat Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, sending shares to a record-high even as the world's No.1 personal goods company took an $8 billion charge on its Gillette shaving business.

www.reuters.com

Gillete had an 8 billion dollar writedown. What planet are you on?

 

[Ring Of Steel]

Nobody trusts a man with a beard, they've always got something to hide.

Beards are handy though- I can get away with not shaving much longer on the basis people assume I'm growing a beard, when in actual fact I am too lazy to shave.

 

[Ring Of Steel]

P&G posts strong sales, takes $8 billion Gillette writedown

Procter & Gamble Co's <PG.N> quarterly revenue and adjusted profit beat Wall Street expectations on Tuesday, sending shares to a record-high even as the world's No.1 personal goods company took an $8 billion charge on its Gillette shaving business.

www.reuters.com

Gillete had an 8 billion dollar writedown. What planet are you on?

lol- have you read the articles & facts? You really should.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

Beards are handy though- I can get away with not shaving much longer on the basis people assume I'm growing a beard, when in actual fact I am too lazy to shave.

Lockdown was a fine opportunity for me to practice various beard styles.

Ended up a bit confederate at one stage, which ain't a great look in the present day. At least I never practiced the toothbrush moustache.

 

[shmmeee]

An ugly face usually.

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weak chin for me

 

[TomRad85]

weak chin for me

Ha, I also grow my stubble out a bit to square off my jaw. Oldest trick in the book.

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[wingy]

Nobody trusts a man with a beard, they've always got something to hide.

What is it,?
Lol.

 

[Deleted member 5849]

I have discovered I look about 10 years older with a beard.

And 20 times more hobo.