Scotticus Finch: And that, Alanis, is Irony

February 8, 2010

And that, Alanis, is Irony

I didn't watch the Super Bowl. I have a rare genetic aversion to post-season NFL games called "being a Kansas City Chiefs fan". Plus, there are precious few diversions in life to which I'm willing to commit four straight hours, and staring at a glowing box isn't one of them.

Thankfully, the unshaved girl-power dames over at Jezebel had nothing better to do. Watch with glee as they complain about commercials that portray women as complainers.

A couple choice quotes ([sic]s abound):

Amazing how there is no personal responsibility from the male characters in these commercials "being told what to do" maybe if men paid rapt attention when we were speaking or showed some leadership as the men of the house they wouldn't have to be marketed to as such passive aggressive, irresponsible babies.

And:

Yeah, asshole. You deserve a big, gas-sucking car for DOING SHIT YOU SHOULD ALREADY BE DOING. It's called being a grow up! You think women don't have endless boring work meetings or that maybe birthing that kid was super fun?

Hat tip to the tireless SugarFree.

2 comments:

JaredFebruary 10, 2010 2:55 PM
You want irony? Its like hitting a red light. On your way to work! Pure irony, I tell ya.
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ScotticusFebruary 12, 2010 3:30 PM
Or like when I ordered a pizza one time, then immediately saw a commercial for Burger King!
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