Kotex Commercials
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Comment from K. Lorraine
Now this was an'I remember' moment to top them all in your autobiographical story. Well done. I think you fulfilled all of the requirements in the rules. I felt the emotion of a young girl's devastation, the observation and thoughts too... even a touch of humor and a fabulous ending. Best of luck in the contest.
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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Now this was an'I remember' moment to top them all in your autobiographical story. Well done. I think you fulfilled all of the requirements in the rules. I felt the emotion of a young girl's devastation, the observation and thoughts too... even a touch of humor and a fabulous ending. Best of luck in the contest.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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Thanks so much~
Comment from Helena Frances
I remember this well, and the embarrassment regarding 'private' issues---those days are long gone.
I am still amazed by the commercials these days, sometimes talking back to the images--which may indicate my variable stability.
This was a fun read:)
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I remember this well, and the embarrassment regarding 'private' issues---those days are long gone.
I am still amazed by the commercials these days, sometimes talking back to the images--which may indicate my variable stability.
This was a fun read:)
Comment Written 15-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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A few readers have reminded me of Viagara and Trpjan commercials and their first reaction to the ads. Whew...strange stuff, but ads are what causes awareness and generates business. They wouldn't run them if they didn't cash in. Thanks.
Comment from Dashjianta
Attitudes have certainly changed, and your recollection of that first advert, your own embarrassment and the men's extreme reactions does a good job of showing that. You write in a way that makes what you're telling easy to imagine, entertaining and well flowing. I enjoyed this.
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Attitudes have certainly changed, and your recollection of that first advert, your own embarrassment and the men's extreme reactions does a good job of showing that. You write in a way that makes what you're telling easy to imagine, entertaining and well flowing. I enjoyed this.
Comment Written 15-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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It was a memorable ad campaign at the time and broke through many barriers. Thanks.
Comment from MickeyV
So true, so funny. You did a great job. I think the embarrassment is on the men now when the Viagra commercials "pop" up. I enjoyed reading this. Good luck in the contest! Mickey
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So true, so funny. You did a great job. I think the embarrassment is on the men now when the Viagra commercials "pop" up. I enjoyed reading this. Good luck in the contest! Mickey
Comment Written 15-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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Thanks. I appreciate the review.
Comment from Dean Kuch
Playtex was the first to advertise undergarments on national television in 1955 and the first to show a woman wearing only a bra from the waist-up in a commercial in 1977.
Playtex-branded tampons were introduced in the 1960s and became the primary competition to incumbent Tampax. Playtex invented the plastic tampon applicator in 1973. Feminine hygiene product commercials got the go-ahead from NABCA in 1972, long before lacy unmentionables were allowed.
The first tampon brand to advertise on television was Rely, which started airing ads in two test cities (Rochester, NY, and Fort Wayne, IN) in July 1975. When Proctor and Gamble wasn't bombarded with protests for their audacity, Playtex quickly followed suit with competing commercials. (Rely was taken off the market in 1980 after its super-absorbent components were linked to Toxic Shock Syndrome.)
The first person ever to utter the word "period" in a TV commercial when discussing a product made for that purpose was future Friends star Courteney Cox, who dropped the "p-bomb" several times in a Tampax ad that aired in 1985.
Now please, don't ask me how I know all of this. Let's just say that television was my primary "babysitter" as I was growing up, and I always felt I had a future in television advertising. So much for futures, 'ey, lol?
Yeah, we've come a very long way, baby...
Good luck in the contest...~Dean
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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Playtex was the first to advertise undergarments on national television in 1955 and the first to show a woman wearing only a bra from the waist-up in a commercial in 1977.
Playtex-branded tampons were introduced in the 1960s and became the primary competition to incumbent Tampax. Playtex invented the plastic tampon applicator in 1973. Feminine hygiene product commercials got the go-ahead from NABCA in 1972, long before lacy unmentionables were allowed.
The first tampon brand to advertise on television was Rely, which started airing ads in two test cities (Rochester, NY, and Fort Wayne, IN) in July 1975. When Proctor and Gamble wasn't bombarded with protests for their audacity, Playtex quickly followed suit with competing commercials. (Rely was taken off the market in 1980 after its super-absorbent components were linked to Toxic Shock Syndrome.)
The first person ever to utter the word "period" in a TV commercial when discussing a product made for that purpose was future Friends star Courteney Cox, who dropped the "p-bomb" several times in a Tampax ad that aired in 1985.
Now please, don't ask me how I know all of this. Let's just say that television was my primary "babysitter" as I was growing up, and I always felt I had a future in television advertising. So much for futures, 'ey, lol?
Yeah, we've come a very long way, baby...
Good luck in the contest...~Dean
Comment Written 15-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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That's amazing that you know all this and no, I won't ask you how, but I will ask you if I may--after the contest ends--add your info to my author notes. I will, of course give you credit for the info, but it sure does complete the story if someone stumbles across the story after voting is done. May I?
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Sure, be my guest. I don't need any credit for it however. After all, you did all the work. All I did was comment on it. ;)
Comment from danpald
The reality of this story is clear to the reader
For yes the advertizing did truly annoy
Both men and women felt the invasion
That came to be viewed as human invasion
What comes now in the end is much better the tale
Each sex now holds the need to view
The necessary aid to help one in comfort
Without being so annoyed at the others discomfort
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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The reality of this story is clear to the reader
For yes the advertizing did truly annoy
Both men and women felt the invasion
That came to be viewed as human invasion
What comes now in the end is much better the tale
Each sex now holds the need to view
The necessary aid to help one in comfort
Without being so annoyed at the others discomfort
Comment Written 15-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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So very true. Thanks.
Comment from Jeanie Mercer
This is a well-written memory. It's embarrassing to me even now. You managed to smoothly work in all the slang words for this event, as well as the appropriate, clinical words. (I remember not believing the little girl who first whispered to me in grade school about this happening in the life of females.) Ah, the things we learn from our little friends. Good luck to you in the contest, Jeanie Mercer
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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This is a well-written memory. It's embarrassing to me even now. You managed to smoothly work in all the slang words for this event, as well as the appropriate, clinical words. (I remember not believing the little girl who first whispered to me in grade school about this happening in the life of females.) Ah, the things we learn from our little friends. Good luck to you in the contest, Jeanie Mercer
Comment Written 15-Apr-2015
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Yes, in my day, all sex education came from the playmates in the playground. Thanks.
Comment from patcelaw
I know the first time I saw the commercials I was shocked too. What was even more shocking to me was when they started advertising Trojans on TV. Patricia
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I know the first time I saw the commercials I was shocked too. What was even more shocking to me was when they started advertising Trojans on TV. Patricia
Comment Written 15-Apr-2015
reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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You are right. If I'd have thought about it, I would have added Viagra and Trojans to the list. Thanks.
Comment from Amethyst Shining
This piece is really funny and well written. You held my attention from beginning to end. I was laughing along as I read. And your descriptions and analysis even of the whole thing is spot on!
The only part for me that didn't flow as well was where you mentioned that people stopped watching their favorite shows - only because it seems stretched - but I think you were just being sarcastic here. But if not, then I'd suggest swapping out "they simply stopped..." with "contemplated..."
Other than that - I loved this piece! And your last paragraph is so true - and I have to add - have we come a long way? Or are the newer commercials only more acceptable since the problem behind the product actually affects "the man" now, too... Just some food for thought ;) Really well done. Funny and thought provoking!
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This piece is really funny and well written. You held my attention from beginning to end. I was laughing along as I read. And your descriptions and analysis even of the whole thing is spot on!
The only part for me that didn't flow as well was where you mentioned that people stopped watching their favorite shows - only because it seems stretched - but I think you were just being sarcastic here. But if not, then I'd suggest swapping out "they simply stopped..." with "contemplated..."
Other than that - I loved this piece! And your last paragraph is so true - and I have to add - have we come a long way? Or are the newer commercials only more acceptable since the problem behind the product actually affects "the man" now, too... Just some food for thought ;) Really well done. Funny and thought provoking!
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Comment Written 15-Apr-2015
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Even the use of Viagra is no longer cause for embarrassment. The men got off easy. Thanks.
Comment from Juliette Chamberlain
Yes, the not so subtle illustrations frequently now used by advertisers is at best annoying and at worst entirely inappropriate and unnecessary. I sometimes wonder who exactly is their target market, because they really are missing the mark.
Well written and perfect for the contest.
Warmly,
Juliette
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reply by the author on 15-Apr-2015
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Yes, the not so subtle illustrations frequently now used by advertisers is at best annoying and at worst entirely inappropriate and unnecessary. I sometimes wonder who exactly is their target market, because they really are missing the mark.
Well written and perfect for the contest.
Warmly,
Juliette
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Comment Written 15-Apr-2015
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Thanks very much.