Comments | historicula: Controversial Tide Commercial

historicula

Controversial Tide Commercial

Nov 16, 2011 15:57

Has anyone else seen this commercial? A basic search on Google brings up a slew of negative reactions, offended parties, and controversial interpretations, but for the life of me I can't understand whyPersonally I found the commercial to be realistic and refreshing. The "girly-girl" mother's reaction to her tomboy daughter's interests and ( Read more... )

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pico_the_great November 17 2011, 05:51:44 UTC

And now I want to see it. Next we skype could you show me?

SPEAKING OF WHICH. When? I gots time anytime this weekend except your Sunday night (my Monday morning = Bincai class). So! When is good? Is anytime good? do you even want to speak with me? WHY DON'T YOU WANT TO SPEAK WITH ME HISTORICULA I NEVER DONE ANYTHING WRONG I DON'T UNDERSTAAAAAAND AAAAAAA

historicula November 17 2011, 14:38:42 UTC

Of course! I think you will have thoughts about it! :D

Um, Saturday morning is good for me. You know, the usual. OF COURSE I LIKE TO SPEAK TO YOU. OF COURSE I LIKE TO SAY HELLO. NOT NOW, BUT ANYTIME PICO. I'M JUST NOT CALLING BECAUSE SOMETHING TERRIBLE HAS HAPPENED ... I have papers.

pico_the_great November 17 2011, 16:12:07 UTC

Oh man I bet I will.

Awright, so that'll be your Sat AM my Sat PM? After chorus, as usual? (make it around 9.45?) (I'll just take a nap in the middle of hte day so I can stay up later.)

TH- THAT'S HORRIBLE. I AM DEEPLY SYMPATHETIC, ALBEIT NOT SYMPATHETIC ENOUGH TO JUMP ON AN AIRPLANE AND SOLVE THE PROBLEM FOR YOU RIGHT THIS INSTANT. (IF THE PROBLEM CAN WAIT A MONTH, THAT'S DIFFERENT.)

historicula November 17 2011, 23:27:59 UTC

Yep, that works fine. (I assume this is your 9:45, my 8:45?)

Ha. Unfortunately, all my "problems" need to be resolved long before you get here. :D

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pico_the_great November 17 2011, 05:54:49 UTC

PS: in case your sarcasometer is not functioning, the above should be read in a hugely not-serious voice, and also offense should not be taken, in the passive voice.

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historicula November 17 2011, 14:42:29 UTC

You have contaminated my LJ with green flora. This is unacceptable. I demand compensation for the emotional and psychological suffering I've endured as a result.

pico_the_great November 17 2011, 15:46:33 UTC

Oh. Well, uh .... okay.

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jackspade64 November 20 2011, 07:20:59 UTC

Interestingly enough, is that a "my pretty little pony" doll she has in front of the blocks? That's a subliminal break of stereotype if it is.

jackspade64 November 20 2011, 07:21:46 UTC

LOL. I think it's a dinosaur. Nevermind.

historicula November 22 2011, 15:48:13 UTC

A purple dinosaur, probably a T-rex. There's also a triceratops and stegosaurus in the background. The only thing she's missing are cars for the car garage and army men.