Dr. Pepper 10

QueenJayJay

"...it's not for women!"

Discriminating commercials are a wonderful way to sell a product-- especially since, in the majority of homes, women* do the grocery shopping.

Facepalm, Dr. Pepper, facepalm.






*Disclaimer: I am not saying men do not grocery shop. I am saying it is not the "norm." (http://www.fmi.org/forms/uploadFiles/412C30000000E.toc.Time_Use_Institute_Preview_2008.pdf)

becoming_a_new_me

I googled "stupid Dr. Pepper" and this was the first image to come up

becoming_a_new_me

second one was this

samrockrocks

i thought the same thing! oh and we also don't like action movies?? how ridiculous.

QueenJayJay

i thought the same thing! oh and we also don't like action movies?? how ridiculous.

Exactly! Did they not hire anyone in their marketing department???

LuckyAng

My Husband saw that commercial, laughed, and said "It is SO for women, I wouldn't drink it!" He only loves the real Dr. Pepper

samhelen

Personally i drink Dr. Pepper 10 because no man is going to tell me that its not for me! :drinker:

QueenJayJay

Personally i drink Dr. Pepper 10 because no man is going to tell me that its not for me! :drinker:

tsh0ck

I think they were counting on viewers understanding sarcasm.

Bikini27

“Why do people say "grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding”
― Betty White


Just saying.

Helenatrandom

QueenJayJay

first ... there's not a "." after the "dr" -- something true dr pepper fans know.

but, more importantly? I think they were counting on viewers understanding sarcasm.

Are you new here?

The purpose of it was to market Dr. Pepper to men (sorry; grammar teacher-- can't do it.), so where is the sarcasm in that?

becoming_a_new_me

this says it all

Helenatrandom

“Why do people say "grow some balls"? Balls are weak and sensitive. If you wanna be tough, grow a vagina. Those things can take a pounding”
― Betty White


Just saying.

becoming_a_new_me

first ... there's not a "." after the "dr" -- something true dr pepper fans know.

but, more importantly? I think they were counting on viewers understanding sarcasm.

Are you new here?

The purpose of it was to market Dr. Pepper to men (sorry; grammar teacher-- can't do it.), so where is the sarcasm in that?

It's okay...he's with me...just as sarcastic as the rest of us

lizzys

the big question is how dose it taste is it good

becoming_a_new_me

the big question is how dose it taste is it good

We wouldn't know "It's not for Women"

QueenJayJay

first ... there's not a "." after the "dr" -- something true dr pepper fans know.

but, more importantly? I think they were counting on viewers understanding sarcasm.

Are you new here?

The purpose of it was to market Dr. Pepper to men (sorry; grammar teacher-- can't do it.), so where is the sarcasm in that?

It's okay...he's with me...just as sarcastic as the rest of us

:laugh:

But I still don't think they intended any sarcasm...

QueenJayJay

the big question is how dose it taste is it good

We wouldn't know "It's not for Women"

A woman drank it??? So, do we like call the police now, or what?

tsh0ck

first ... there's not a "." after the "dr" -- something true dr pepper fans know.

but, more importantly? I think they were counting on viewers understanding sarcasm.

Are you new here?

The purpose of it was to market Dr. Pepper to men (sorry; grammar teacher-- can't do it.), so where is the sarcasm in that?

I'm a journalist. you've gotta write it the way it is.

(unless you are me and don't feel the need to use the shift key when typing online.)

it's kind of like adidas, which has no caps, even if it is the first word of a sentence.

becoming_a_new_me

first ... there's not a "." after the "dr" -- something true dr pepper fans know.

but, more importantly? I think they were counting on viewers understanding sarcasm.

Are you new here?

The purpose of it was to market Dr. Pepper to men (sorry; grammar teacher-- can't do it.), so where is the sarcasm in that?

I'm a journalist. you've gotta write it the way it is.

(unless you are me and don't feel the need to use the shift key when typing online.)

it's kind of like adidas, which has no caps, even if it is the first word of a sentence.

Don't start ts0ck...that's the Queen...you can't win

tsh0ck

seems to me the entire thing is sarcastic ... or, maybe more accurately, is trying for ironic machismo, like old spice. it didn't work well and the product tastes awful, I hear.

Kristin2984

I was disappointed in the taste. Was expecting something similar to the love I felt for sprite zero and coke zero but it still tasted like a fake version of dr pepper.
I wont buy it now that I heard about the ad campaign. I hate crap like that.

Helenatrandom

seems to me the entire thing is sarcastic ... or, maybe more accurately, is trying for ironic machismo, like old spice. it didn't work well and the product tastes awful, I hear.

I'm just curious.. Why did you (or your "friend") decide to take a sip (or slug?) of Old Spice?

BarbWhite09

That commercial drives me nuts. Normally I never care about that stuff...But everytime I see it I'm just like are you kidding me right now? There's another soda now too that their commercial basically says the same thing...Can't remember what it was though.

tsh0ck

first ... there's not a "." after the "dr" -- something true dr pepper fans know.

but, more importantly? I think they were counting on viewers understanding sarcasm.

Are you new here?

The purpose of it was to market Dr. Pepper to men (sorry; grammar teacher-- can't do it.), so where is the sarcasm in that?

I'm a journalist. you've gotta write it the way it is.

(unless you are me and don't feel the need to use the shift key when typing online.)

it's kind of like adidas, which has no caps, even if it is the first word of a sentence.

Don't start ts0ck...that's the Queen...you can't win

uh-huh ... because I'm a journalist. and a man. so I can't be wrong.

nicholettebell

I love that commercial. "It's only got 10 calories. 10 manly calories!" Cracks me up every time.

QueenJayJay

seems to me the entire thing is sarcastic ... or, maybe more accurately, is trying for ironic machismo, like old spice. it didn't work well and the product tastes awful, I hear.

You capitalized "I."

kymberly316

Since it has real sugar and aspartame, it tastes better than diet dr pepper, but not as good as real dr pepper. I didn't realize it had aspartame until after I had bought a 12 pack. I am not a fan of the taste of aspartame. I finally just gave up all sodas and switched to water.

QueenJayJay

not a fan of the taste of aspartame.

Neither am I.

tsh0ck

seems to me the entire thing is sarcastic ... or, maybe more accurately, is trying for ironic machismo, like old spice. it didn't work well and the product tastes awful, I hear.

You capitalized "I."

yup. I capitalize the important words. examples would be I, Montana, Texas, BBQ, etc.