Dr. Pepper has come out with a new soft drink: Dr. Pepper 10: For Men Only! The can is designed for men with gunmetal grey and silver bullets, contains some sugar and has 10 calories. I imagine the sugar is to keep it from being categorized “diet” which is unmanly! The new drink even has its own Facebook page, which contains an application that allows it to exclude women from viewing content, which includes games and videos aimed at being "manly." For instance, there's a shooting gallery where you shoot things like high heels and lipstick. There is also a "man quiz" with questions on activities like fishing and hunting. The page also lists the Dr. Pepper Man’ments! See a few for yourself:
· THOU SHALT NOT POST FURRY ANIMAL VIDEOS.Exceptions made for beasts fighting to the death and bears destroying idyllic picnic scenes.
· THOU SHALT NOT OMG.
If it's not exploding, it's not exciting.
· THOU SHALT NOT PUCKER UP.
Kissy faces are never manly.
· THOU SHALT NOT POST PICS OF YOUR OUTFIT.
Unless it's battle armor and you have a gigantic sword and/or small bazooka.
· THOU SHALT NOT POST FURRY ANIMAL VIDEOS.
Exceptions made for beasts fighting to the death and bears destroying idyllic picnic scenes.
· THOU SHALT NOT MAKE A "MAN-GAGEMENT" ALBUM.
That is all.
· THOU SHALT NOT SHARE YOUR HOROSCOPE.
Daily.
· THOU SHALT NOT INSTAGRAM YOUR LUNCH.
Real men eat lunch not tweet it.
· THOU SHALT NOT UNTAG UNFLATTERING PICS.
We know you were there.
· THOU SHALT NOT END A COMMENT WITH A =)
· THOU SHALT NOT MAKE A FACEBOOK PROFILE FOR YOUR PET,baby and/or imaginary friend.
So should women be offended and outraged at this intentional snub of the fair sex? Are you kidding? I think it’s great! This is SO my husband! I plan to buy Dr. Pepper 10 for him asap! I LOVE the commercial ( http://www.inquisitr.com/149460/dr-pepper-10-is-for-men-only-video/ ) and I think the website is a hoot!
Come on girls, have a sense of humor and enjoy the manly art of being “macho”, even if it’s only by drinking a NOT diet soft drink for men only! I say, good for you guys! Enjoy!
I agree with you, Marion. I think this ad was created to poke fun of the standard male advertising stereotypes that are so pervasive. At one point the pitchman is the ad stares at the camera and yells "Catchphrase!"It is not meant to be taken seriously. It's actually refreshing to see guys boiled down to stereotypes for a change.
ReplyDeleteThere are plenty of real sexist attitudes in advertising and society. Let's laugh where we can.
Holy crap Marion, how many stories do you have posted so far this week????
ReplyDeleteP.S. I loved this one too! LMAO!
ReplyDeleteLoved it! I thinkin' "She's no pepper!" LOL
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