We couldn't agree more. The ad-world fuels our endless curiosity for what moves people to do what they do, how we can invade people's homes and lives, and how, at the end of the day, we can convince people to buy more crap they don't need. Like poison gas, this shit's in our veins...pervades our lives and every waking (and sometimes sleeping) thoughts.

Sunday, August 29, 2010

What are you trying to say here?


Alright ASU, what do you want? I am a non-smoker (of everything). But, if I had my guess, ASU would rather have me smoking cigarettes over marijuana. I'm not saying one is better than the other. However, I would think ASU would try and promote not smoking as a whole. If they do want to try (key word: try) and reduce its students marijuana use, then do it in a way that is more believable. My freshman cousin at ASU posted this picture on his Facebook with the comment, "That's such a lie." Honestly, not sure about detail. But, I did look it up and said there were more cancer-causing chemicals in marijuana than 5 tobacco cigarettes. Facts aside-- these kids aren't going to buy this. Besides- the image is terrible. If it is 3-5 times "worse" put 3-5 cigarettes in the mouth.. you know what? That sucks all together. Think of something a little more clever.

This was really a rant. ASU: I highly suggest you take a little time and go over your promotional media. If there is more where this comes from. Yikes.

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