Certainly the recession has caused all of us to forgo certain things. People in general are not spending on the non-essentials in life and retailers who specialize in those types of items are searching for business. You may be seeing the increase in advertising for jewelry stores, car dealerships, and travel agencies as they are trying to reach out and find somebody's untapped pocketbook.
This morning I saw an advertisement that is certainly going to cause all interested parties to rush right out and spend those few extra dollars on an impulse buy. A local urology practice was advertising vasectomies. And here's the best part - as a way to lure in the poor, unsuspecting, penis wielding, male baby-makers - they are offering three days on the sofa watching the basketball finals as the ultimate reward for the selfless act! Just imagine, you get your talley-whacker whacked and then get to spend three luxurious days lounging on the sofa (no doubtedly being waited upon by your grateful partner) watching televised sports and relaxing.
It brings to mind a couple of issues. First, what males NEEDS surgery as an excuse to watch sports on the couch? In my narrow range of experience, I have yet to encounter a male who doesn't feel that the constitution legally protects his rights to watch sports without any need for a Supreme Court trial. I believe that inalienable right is written into the Superbowl 45th or Final 4th amendment. Second, as a member of the female party, and personally having experienced more surgeries on the area between my navel and thighs than I wish to discuss, I don't recall any of my doctors promoting a reward at the end of my "suffering" (except the baby after childbirth and I'm still not certain if they were "rewards").
So I would really love to know if this practice's advertising dollars are well spent and guys are lining up to take advantage of the deal of the week. Frankly, if my hubby wants to spend a little cash and as a result earn some "quality time" on the sofa - I'd recommend a trip to the jewelry store instead.
Thanks a lot mom! Love you too :p
ReplyDeleteHmmm. You're absolutely right. :-)
ReplyDeletePearl
First, you're seeing more ads for jewelry and cars because they're appealing to the top 2% among us who, thanks to decades of wealth distribution to the top, are now the only people with money.
ReplyDeleteAs for the promotion of vasectomies, I advocate neutering them at birth. ;)
P.S. Think about getting the Disqus commenting system or one like it. I think you'll find it a fun way to interact with your readers.
My husband refuses to get the big snip no matter what. He's horrified at the thought.
ReplyDeletePearl: I'm always right.
ReplyDeleteJayne: Neutering...interesting concept - that might take mohels with parkinsons. I appreciate your comments and am still so new to this that I'm impressed with myself when I make a post show up - I'll have to look into sprucing up the pages and comments!
Whisper: Certainly less horrifying than childbirth, but I bet he'd be all set to shoot a basketball out of his man junk!
That's truly creative marketing; sadly, I know men will probably fall for it. And they say we have no sales resistance!
ReplyDeleteI dropped by from Fetch My Flying Monkeys - I'm enjoying the read and I'll be back!
MGlory: Sharp, Pointy, Shiny objects...ooooooohhhhhh...hard to resist that surgical tool. Thanks for reading! :)
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