Comments on: Guys, Women Like Humor, But Make Sure THEY Will Think It’s Funny

By: Joi

Joi — Mon, 10 May 2010 17:11:25 +0000

I fall right in the middle of that age range, and I don’t find the ads funny. In fact, most “funny” ads today seem like they were written by 13-year-old boys.

The only two TV commercials to make me last in the last few weeks?

1. The Verizon “Big Red” spoof of the old gum commercials

2. The Old Spice “The Man Your Man Could Smell Like.”

I’ve actually watched both of these ads on YouTube multiple times–because they make me laugh!

By: Adam

Adam — Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:13:55 +0000

Yep, I agree entirely. Not funny. I’m a male, but, I already detest “guy” humor – because it’s usually just sexism.

Guy humor aside, these were just confusing. It’s difficult to decipher what these ads are trying to say. Humor FAIL.

By: Susan

Susan — Thu, 04 Mar 2010 16:46:50 +0000

The only thing I get out of this is that women (and men) should NOT talk on their mobile phones in public – because the world gets to overhear your private & personal conversations…

Humor? Hardly. And that crusty air it out one. Ugh, ugh, ugh.

By: Dr. Aaron Perlut

Dr. Aaron Perlut — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 23:03:29 +0000

Wow. While I specialize in using humor in marketing, I don’t even have a uterus and it’s easy enough to recognize that you are spot on. Those spots are completely out of touch with the target demo.

First, if you’re going to use humor to appeal to women, make fun of how foolish we men often demonstrate ourselves to be. The examples are all too common that it couldn’t be eaiser.

Second, if truly trying to reach the 18 – 34, focus on the texting as that is what the 18 – 34 demo spends most of their time doing on a cell phone.

Mustaches for everyone….on the house.

By: teeth whitening

teeth whitening — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:59:12 +0000

I can not agree with you in 100% regarding some thoughts, but you got good point of view.

By: sheconomy

sheconomy — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 02:57:05 +0000

Thanks Lisa. Yes, I have seen Target Women and even posted it on a blog http://ow.ly/X2mX. I agree…I think Sarah Haskins is hilarious!

By: LisaNewton

LisaNewton — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 01:05:27 +0000

Like the other commentators, I’m not a fan of these type of ads.

But, I’d like to add a little humor.

Have you seen the “Target Women” videos?

By: jesyisms

jesyisms — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:51:54 +0000

I’m 27 years old, talk all the time on my phone and really thought these commercials were creepy and gross (the second one). I’m fine with thinking that my age group is on the phone a lot but let’s face it I’m not “talking” as much as I’m texting or communicating via Twitter and Facebook.

I’m a Verizon Wireless fan now and wouldn’t think for a half of a second to leave for Virgin Mobile.

Great Post!

By: Kim Orlando

Kim Orlando — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 18:03:30 +0000

Over 40 here and don’t get it. Is it a depiction of how guys see women – talk talk talk and no brain? Can’t be that b/c there are no breasts either.

Bottom line: Ew.

By: Mishell

Mishell — Tue, 29 Dec 2009 22:09:40 +0000

I am 27 and I didn’t get the concept what so ever. I just thought it was another creepy advertisement trying to be different.