Posted by john on December 09, 2002 at 11:35:02:
In Reply to: What's up John? posted by giveawayboy on December 09, 2002 at 08:03:42:
: John, why has this simple picture ad become such a sore spot for you? There are many images of Santa in a red suit NOT owned by CokeŽ that I could have selected. Actually, I agree with alot of points you made. I'm living proof that CokeŽ hurts people. I'm not saying that I have conquered this. And, like I said I read ADBUSTERS and I got rid of a car because I didn't want to be a drone. Still, I wonder if your anger on this particular issue possibly speaks of deeper anger or frustration. I'm not trying to cast you in a bad light. And I have my own anger issues too. Believe me, I have no ill feelings toward you, but since you are bashing advertising in the middle of what I hoped might be a somewhat friendly and educational string I thought I needed to take you to task right here. I'm more than willing to admit nearsightedness or lack of judgement, but I feel that there is something more than marketing of traditions that has got you so worked up. Whatever could it possibly be?
: Bill
Actually I'm not that worked up. I'm not even really angry about it beyond that constant background furstration I feel with every aspect of life in this place. It is a peeve of mine that we (people in general) blindly buy into a world controlled and dictated through media and advertising. Everything we do and think is tainted by it. Every source of news from the world outside our own experience is tainted. I mean try to find one source of news that isn't subject to some sort of marketing or advertising.
It's just the Rage Against the Machine, Tyler Durden type of anger. It's not any different than my ususal attitude. And it didn't really skew your post at all there are tons of other comments.