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  • jwoolman5
    jwoolman5 Posts: 191 Member
    MikePTY wrote: »
    Your link led to nowhere. I find that sooo sexist. :angry:

    There's a bad driver joke in there somewhere.

    The link is obviously a guy, because he refused to stop to ask for directions.

  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    In the end it'll just fade away like all of the other diet and exercise fads that have come and gone. Like step-aerobics classes and the cabbage soup diet. But in the meantime there is some overweight and unhappy millenial sitting on his or her couch wishing for it, watching the commercial and thinking 'if only I could have this Peloton then I too could be happy and skinny and live in a cool house and be able to get up early and drive a nice car and wear nice clothes to work and have a great kid and....' Because that's what ads do. They don't sell you the product, the sell you the subconscious notion that your life can be as cool or as perfect as the characters portrayed in the ad if you use the product.
  • NorthCascades
    NorthCascades Posts: 10,968 Member
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?
  • RelCanonical
    RelCanonical Posts: 3,882 Member
    edited December 2019
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    I'm offended by people getting offended!

    Related:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW1uN0SjKPY
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    I'm offended by people getting offended!

    Related:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW1uN0SjKPY

    I offended that you mentioned people even being offended! I need my safe space now! :'( ......lol

    On a side note. I just looked up how much these thing cost! $2300 US! Hell, I could almost build a small home gym with that!
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    It bothers me in general because everyone is so sensitive these days.
  • RelCanonical
    RelCanonical Posts: 3,882 Member
    psychod787 wrote: »
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    I'm offended by people getting offended!

    Related:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW1uN0SjKPY

    I offended that you mentioned people even being offended! I need my safe space now! :'( ......lol

    On a side note. I just looked up how much these thing cost! $2300 US! Hell, I could almost build a small home gym with that!

    Plus the yearly fee if you actually want to use the service that makes it different from just a regular bike (online streaming classes, apparently). I think most of us aren't the target audience lol.
  • Motorsheen
    Motorsheen Posts: 20,510 Member
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    It bothers me in general because everyone is so sensitive these days.

    How could you say this ??

    Everyone?

    .... Everyone ???

    Post Reported.

    I demand an apology !!
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    Motorsheen wrote: »
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    It bothers me in general because everyone is so sensitive these days.

    How could you say this ??

    Everyone?

    .... Everyone ???

    Post Reported.

    I demand an apology !!

    Hey - I got your apology right here... (imagine obscene gesture)
    :)

  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    It bothers me in general because everyone is so sensitive these days.

    Being bothered by other people being bothered is just another form of sensitivity, is it not?

    Nope.

  • mbaker566
    mbaker566 Posts: 11,233 Member
    psychod787 wrote: »
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    I'm offended by people getting offended!

    Related:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW1uN0SjKPY

    I offended that you mentioned people even being offended! I need my safe space now! :'( ......lol

    On a side note. I just looked up how much these thing cost! $2300 US! Hell, I could almost build a small home gym with that!

    Plus the yearly fee if you actually want to use the service that makes it different from just a regular bike (online streaming classes, apparently). I think most of us aren't the target audience lol.

    and additional fees for live classes.
    the other fee is for prerecorded classes
  • RelCanonical
    RelCanonical Posts: 3,882 Member
    mbaker566 wrote: »
    psychod787 wrote: »
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    I'm offended by people getting offended!

    Related:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW1uN0SjKPY

    I offended that you mentioned people even being offended! I need my safe space now! :'( ......lol

    On a side note. I just looked up how much these thing cost! $2300 US! Hell, I could almost build a small home gym with that!

    Plus the yearly fee if you actually want to use the service that makes it different from just a regular bike (online streaming classes, apparently). I think most of us aren't the target audience lol.

    and additional fees for live classes.
    the other fee is for prerecorded classes

    Those recurring fees are where they get ya. I'll make a big one-time purchase if I think I'm getting a long-lasting quality product, but I'm super stingy on recurring fees because those add up quickly.
  • BoxerBrawler
    BoxerBrawler Posts: 2,032 Member
    In that article it reads - "it does capture what people love about the product. Peloton Wife is transformed by her bike: mentally, emotionally, even spiritually. It gives her a sense of accomplishment, community. The message is perfectly clear: this isn’t just a workout, it’s a damn near religious experience."

    What? Oh, I'm sorry, I always thought all of that stuff came from within.
    For the record, my original post was trying to point out that the people who are offended by this commercial in my opinion are idiots. Their offense offends me hahaha!
  • psychod787
    psychod787 Posts: 4,099 Member
    psychod787 wrote: »
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    I'm offended by people getting offended!

    Related:

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zW1uN0SjKPY

    I offended that you mentioned people even being offended! I need my safe space now! :'( ......lol

    On a side note. I just looked up how much these thing cost! $2300 US! Hell, I could almost build a small home gym with that!

    Plus the yearly fee if you actually want to use the service that makes it different from just a regular bike (online streaming classes, apparently). I think most of us aren't the target audience lol.

    You mean "privileged", not that privileged?! Lol🤣
  • L1zardQueen
    L1zardQueen Posts: 8,753 Member
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    It bothers me in general because everyone is so sensitive these days.

    Being bothered by other people being bothered is just another form of sensitivity, is it not?

    I've missed you.

    Seconding. I have missed you too!
  • lemurcat2
    lemurcat2 Posts: 7,887 Member
    nutmegoreo wrote: »
    Anyone see the article about Peloton's holiday ad? It is getting criticized for having undertones of sexism and classism. Give me a break! Why is everyone offended by everything these days? The only problem I have with the ad is how the woman claims that she's scared before her first ride. What the hell is there to be scared of? in the comfort of your own home, all alone? This world.... SMH!

    http://msn.com/en-us/money/companies/pelotons-holiday-ad-made-some-onlookers-cringe-but-experts-say-it-wont-hurt-the-brand/ar-BBXGZNv?ocid=ientp

    Why does it bother you what strangers are offended by...?

    It bothers me in general because everyone is so sensitive these days.

    Being bothered by other people being bothered is just another form of sensitivity, is it not?

    I've missed you.

    Seconding. I have missed you too!

    Me too!
  • AnnPT77
    AnnPT77 Posts: 37,050 Member
    In that article it reads - "it does capture what people love about the product. Peloton Wife is transformed by her bike: mentally, emotionally, even spiritually. It gives her a sense of accomplishment, community. The message is perfectly clear: this isn’t just a workout, it’s a damn near religious experience."

    What? Oh, I'm sorry, I always thought all of that stuff came from within.
    For the record, my original post was trying to point out that the people who are offended by this commercial in my opinion are idiots. Their offense offends me hahaha!

    Also, the quoted article's interpretation of what the ad "captures" seems to be a complete projection on the part of the author. There's zero evidence for it in the actual ad.

    That's what bothered me about the ad, not the "why does a thin person need a bike" or "yuck, an ad for a highly priced product" or "this gift shows the husband is controlling and trying to force his already thin wife to spend hours exercising."

    No, what bothered me was that there is nothing in the ad to support the idea that she has benefited from the bike in any way. No visuals or dialog that support any benefit, beyond her saying something like "I didn't know how much this would mean to me." No indication that she built speed, power, or endurance. No suggestion that any measures of physical fitness improved. And as far as some sense of "accomplishment," as the article said, she looks as uncertain and frightened all through the ad as she did at the beginning -- they could have immensely improved it with just one shot of her looking fatigued as she pedaled and then getting a gritty look and starting to pedal harder. As far as some sense of community -- she's all alone pedaling. No evidence that she connects in any way to other members of the Peloton community.

    It's just seems like a bad ad. The people who would buy it based on that ad must have houses full of everything they've ever seen an ad for.

    Minor quibble: There was that tiny moment when the star virtual instructor gave her a shout-out by name ("Grace", was it? Can't recall.) about her 50 sessions or some such, and she got all glow-y and excited about it. That's connection . . . I guess. :lol:
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