August 26, 2004

BRAS AND BIKINIS on Social Symbols

Ever notice that wearing a button up top that isn't buttoned up with a bikini underneath is acceptible and is in style, while doing the same but with a bra is just slutty? I think that's odd considering that bikinkis are much more revealing than the average bra. bikinis are tini triangles with strings and bras are full bodied support articles. however, more people would be offended by someone walking down the street in their bra than someone in a bikini top. is it just the lace? like oooh laaace, that equals ssssssssssex!

August 13, 2004

Ban the Billboards

Last night while waiting for the bus, there was a huge billboard across the street from me, and it got me thinking about advertising. I really don't like blunt advertising like that. I much prefer the subtle form. For example, a character drinking pepsi in a film, or how the word "kleenex" took over "disposible nose tissue" in our vocabulary. Blunt advertising like tv commercials and billboards just seem like an eyesore.

What do you think?

August 05, 2004

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