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Re: sam444
I confess I see a more sinister side where via advertising and programming society's elite work on shaping the thoughts of those who must watch their work. 

posted by lionreign on October 21, 2011 at 6:17 AM | link to this | reply

I am with you, there seems to be an ad to buy something everywhere we look these days! I find it to be over kill but it pays the bills for many so I suspect we have to live with it! I always oppose the ones who prey on children to get the latest, greatest, whatever it may be because it puts a strain on the parents' budgets! sam 

posted by sam444 on October 20, 2011 at 6:02 PM | link to this | reply

Re: BC-A
Well I think there is the conscious point of advertising - to buy a product or service - and the unconscious, which is the sale of a culture or an ideal (buying things makes you happy)

posted by lionreign on October 20, 2011 at 8:58 AM | link to this | reply

Re: UtahJay
I did... it was between the bit about life insurance and the bit saying I need a new car

posted by lionreign on October 20, 2011 at 8:55 AM | link to this | reply

Re: shobana
Thank you so much

posted by lionreign on October 20, 2011 at 8:52 AM | link to this | reply

Re: True very true
Thanks Skyeo8

posted by lionreign on October 20, 2011 at 8:49 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Excellent
Thanks malcolm, I couldn't agree more

posted by lionreign on October 20, 2011 at 8:46 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Love it ! - Ash
Thanks Ash

posted by lionreign on October 20, 2011 at 8:45 AM | link to this | reply

Re: C_C_T
Thank you, you know I do like to roar a little once in a while...

posted by lionreign on October 20, 2011 at 8:43 AM | link to this | reply

Re: Re: actually it is freedom if you switch off the television and live your own
Thanks Bob, to be honest I gave away my TV 4 or 5 years back and have never missed it

posted by lionreign on October 20, 2011 at 8:41 AM | link to this | reply

Re: actually it is freedom if you switch off the television and live your own
I agree completely Kabu!  I never was a fan of our sponsors :P

posted by lionreign on October 20, 2011 at 8:39 AM | link to this | reply

ã Contrary to your intent advertisers use this principle to get the viewers’ loyalty as customers. They want them to buy their product or use their service (the more common commercials on American television now). BC-A, Bill’s R®st

posted by BC-A on October 20, 2011 at 8:24 AM | link to this | reply

I see you have read the panplets Lion.

posted by UtahJay on October 19, 2011 at 11:57 PM | link to this | reply

This is definitely something the sponsors would say Lion - Kudos.

posted by shobana on October 19, 2011 at 10:39 PM | link to this | reply

True very true

posted by skye08 on October 19, 2011 at 9:08 PM | link to this | reply

Excellent
Reality is great without being fed it via a tube

posted by malcolm on October 19, 2011 at 12:11 PM | link to this | reply

Love it ! - Ash

posted by ash_pradhan on October 19, 2011 at 12:04 PM | link to this | reply

Yes they would love that Lion, I am glad you give a little roar of protest. 

posted by C_C_T on October 19, 2011 at 12:02 PM | link to this | reply

Re: actually it is freedom if you switch off the television and live your own
It is, at times, a siren call.  For instance, I sometimes wonder why everyone else likes "reality shows" and I detest them.  And then there's Fox News - but I won't go there.  You have a wonderful, wonderful whimsy! - Bob

posted by 2902 on October 19, 2011 at 10:24 AM | link to this | reply

actually it is freedom if you switch off the television and live your own
life style and not go along with any herd.

posted by Kabu on October 19, 2011 at 9:32 AM | link to this | reply