Following yesterday's blog about sexist ads, a commenter pointed out that NPR did a piece on the way women feel about the new Camel cigarettes that are advertised toward women, or probably YOUNG women, as this sleek black and fuchsia box will be attractive to the bounds of youngsters who are reading the ads in Glamour or Cosmo. One woman at the promotional party actually said they taste better: "I like them. They're a sweeter taste, and they don't stink like regular cigarettes," said Angela Rewis, 26, who described herself as a stay-at-home mom. "And I like the pack. It's more for females, instead of carrying around a nasty, ugly pack."
In fact, the promotional party - which not only gave out free packs, it also gave out free lip gloss and makeup for the ladies - advertised that the smoke is more "light and luscious."
Wow. So they don't stink, huh? Hmmm...maybe I will degrade my body after all. Or, maybe not.
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- Social Justice Feminist
- I am a feminist. I am a sister. I am a daughter. I am a granddaughter. I have my undergraduate journalism degree from the University of Southern California.I hold a master of social work degree from Columbia University. I dissect communication, and interpret meanings through intensity. Honest and open words move me.