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Throw Back A Fresh Glass Of Aquafina Face Juice
By 12.23.08
Aquafina is now making skin care products…
Go To The Black Macy's If You Want Plus-Sized Formal Dresses
By 12.17.08
Amanda couldn’t find a fitting formal dress at Macy’s. Macy’s said they don’t cater to her plus-sized demographic, she should go to another Macy’s, which caters to more black women, who tend to be larger.
Drug Maker Accused Of Paying Ghostwriters To Pen Journal Articles
By 12.12.08
A drug company is accused of paying ghostwriters to write favorable articles about their drugs — even after one drug was shown to raise the risk of cancer.
Our Egg Nog Is Made Exactly Like It Was In 1898! With HFCS!
By 12.12.08
Reader Sarah got a laugh from her egg nog this morning. The package says the ingredients are all natural, just “exactly” like when “Grandfather started our dairy business in 1898.”
Boner Drug Ads To Run Exclusively During Programs Targeted To Adults?
By 12.10.08
Tired of your kids asking you what “erectile dysfunction” is? You’re not alone.
PrettySinful Pledges To Stop Calling Children's Clothes "Sexy"
By 12.4.08
Yesterday we told you about PrettySinful, a clothing maker on Amazon that was marketing its tween girl tights as being “sexy.” Tipster Jasmine also sent a complaint to PrettySinful. A customer service rep responded and pledged that they’ll be removing the word “sexy” from all their children’s clothes descriptions.
No Tween Girl Clothes Are "Sexy"
By 12.3.08
I don’t think it’s ever appropriate to market clothes to tween girls using the term “sexy.” Manufacturer “PrettySinful” has a different opinion, as seen in these “sexy” tights sold on Amazon, accompanied by a picture of a prepubescent girl. Perhaps the picture is in error because the rest of the clothier’s offerings are along the lines of crotchless bodystockings and various “do-me” adult party costumes. In any event, it’s gross and should be fixed.
Amazon Lets You Do The PR For Them
By 11.26.08
Amazon.com is doing holiday PR a little differently this year. They’ve announced something called the “Holiday Customer Review Team,” which is comprised of “six of its top reviewers.”
New York Times, 1908: 100 Years Of Christmas Creep!
By 11.12.08 — Updated: 10.17.13
Reader Annie spotted this early Christmas ad while browsing through the New York Times Machine. It’s from November 11, 1908.
Bank Sends You Another Copy Of Your Credit Card Just To Remind You To Use It
By 11.12.08
Here’s a weird story. Chris at PhillyBurbs.com was dealing with some ID theft problems (random charges were showing up on his credit cards) when he got a random credit card in the mail. It was an extra copy of a card he did indeed have. Wondering if someone was trying to get copies of his cards — he contacted the bank:
JetBlue Addresses Your Email To "Dear Mr. Soandso"
By 11.6.08
JetBlue can be so cute sometimes. Apparently, they recently sent out and email addressed to Mr. Soandso explaining how much they missed all the Mr. Soandsos who had not flown with them in a year.
Black Friday Is Getting Silly: Best Buy To Hold Essay Contest
By 11.4.08
Retailers are scared this year, what with the whole economy coming crashing down around their ears and all, and the Black Friday marketing frenzy should be crazier than ever this year. Best Buy is even holding an essay contest. The topic? Why Black Friday shopping is an “important family ritual.” Yes, seriously.
Best Buy Testing New Logo At Mall Of America, Do You Care?
By 10.27.08
Best Buy is tired of their logo, so they’re testing a new one on those local guinea pigs at the Mall of America in Bloomington, MN. (Best Buy is headquartered in Minnesota, land of lutefisk, Garrison Keillor and Target.)
Taco Bell: Dude Steals Base In World Series, So Enjoy Your Free Taco
By 10.23.08
A base was stolen last night in Game 1 of the World Series (yes, it seems that they do still bother to televise baseball after the Red Sox are eliminated,) meaning that everyone in America is eligible to receive a free taco. You have the Tampa Bay Rays and shortstop Jason Bartlett to thank this year. Be sure to send him a note.
Oh My God, Why Are There Terrifying Little Faces In The Broccoli?
By 10.22.08
This picture is of a package of Cascadian Farms broccoli. Look carefully. Then try not to scream in horror.
Fake Wired Magazine "Renewal Notice" Almost Tricks You Into Paying More
By 10.17.08
Here’s a reminder that one must remain ever vigilant against shady direct mail offers that masquerade as bills that you are expecting.
Recession's Arrival Confirmed By Weird, Confusing "Canned Soup War"
By 10.16.08
Reader Michael noticed these weird, soup-bashing ads in some Detroit-area newspapers yesterday. It seems that Progresso and Campbell’s have launched some negative campaign ads — smearing each other for using MSG in their soup. Is the world ready for a canned soup war? If it is, should we be depressed about it?
