slothrop Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 the messege was, of course, classy and admirable. However, I find the capitalistic motivation behind the ad disturbing. To me, it came off as Amheiser-Baush wanting to cash in a profit from the soldiers' sacrifices. Just my opinion.
Fartacus Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 the messege was, of course, classy and admirable. However, I find the capitalistic motivation behind the ad disturbing. To me, it came off as Amheiser-Baush wanting to cash in a profit from the soldiers' sacrifices. Just my opinion. 231526[/snapback] What should they have done then? How can you criticize a message that simply says "thank you"?
gmac17 Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 the messege was, of course, classy and admirable. However, I find the capitalistic motivation behind the ad disturbing. To me, it came off as Amheiser-Baush wanting to cash in a profit from the soldiers' sacrifices. Just my opinion. you are dumb.
taterhill Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 the messege was, of course, classy and admirable. However, I find the capitalistic motivation behind the ad disturbing. To me, it came off as Amheiser-Baush wanting to cash in a profit from the soldiers' sacrifices. Just my opinion. 231526[/snapback]
billsfanone Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 What should they have done then? How can you criticize a message that simply says "thank you"? 231529[/snapback] They can give the troops free beer.
slothrop Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 I am making a fine distinction - I am not criticising the messege, the sentiment and messege of the ad was right on. Rather, I am criticising the forum. Alternatively, why not produce an ad without the corporate logo possibly produced with organizations supporting soldier's families? Or something like that. Amheiser Bausch could have donated, or lead, or organized such an effort.
KRC Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 They can give the troops free beer. 231538[/snapback] Can't do that. Some people will still consider it shameless self-promotion.
LabattBlue Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 I find the capitalistic motivation behind the ad disturbing. 231526[/snapback] I am absolutely positive that during the development of this commercial, the ad wizards said "I sure hope nobody reads between the lines and realizes the capitalistic motiviation behind this spot".
Bear Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 Can't do that. Some people will still consider it shameless self-promotion. 231543[/snapback] Nah, it would only be shamless self promotion if they advertised it, which of course they would.
KRC Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 Nah, it would only be shamless self promotion if they advertised it, which of course they would. 231553[/snapback] Just the fact that their name is on the can is enough for some people. The media would get a hold of the story and people would start criticizing AB.
Just Jack Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 Can't do that. Some people will still consider it shameless self-promotion. 231543[/snapback] And people would start looking for ways to get the free beer, like making fake military ID's.
stevestojan Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 the messege was, of course, classy and admirable. However, I find the capitalistic motivation behind the ad disturbing. To me, it came off as Amheiser-Baush wanting to cash in a profit from the soldiers' sacrifices. Just my opinion. 231526[/snapback] you're 100% right. They should have just kept making ads to make people laugh, and have hot chicks fighting over beers. You're right. It's obvious AB doesn't make enough money and was just cashing in on the "patriotic" movement that is so alive today. Oh, I almost forgot.... :P
soljc Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 the messege was, of course, classy and admirable. However, I find the capitalistic motivation behind the ad disturbing. To me, it came off as Amheiser-Baush wanting to cash in a profit from the soldiers' sacrifices. Just my opinion. 231526[/snapback] Good God, they spend $2.4 mil on a commercial that made most everyone, me included, feel incredibly lucky and thankful, and you're disturbed because they flashed a logo at the end??? Get serious. How anyone can be disturbed about anything in that ad, logo or not, is prima facie evidence of mental insanity.
Alaska Darin Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 However, I find the capitalistic motivation behind the ad disturbing. To me, it came off as Amheiser-Baush wanting to cash in a profit from the soldiers' sacrifices. Just my opinion. 231526[/snapback] Then move to Russia. There's nothing wrong with a company openly supporting the troops - the way so many pay lip service to. I still won't drink their sh------- beer but as someone who's had to change into civilian clothes to drive home from work because it wasn't safe to remain in uniform in MY OWN COUNTRY, I very much appreciated it.
Grant Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 The fact that you're even having this discussion is proof enough that their ad was successful. You remembered it was Busch that ran the "Honoring our Troops" ad. They win.
bobblehead Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 Watching those old people make googly sex eyes at each other was disturbing, indeed, and being in a canoe makes it no less skanky than when they are in a hammock. Oh, this is about the Budweiser commercial? Sorry. sh--, nevermind.
billsfanone Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 For some reason, I'm in the mood for the crisp cool taste of the king of beers.
Tux of Borg Posted February 7, 2005 Posted February 7, 2005 They can give the troops free beer. 231538[/snapback] The tobacco companies use to give us a free log of chewing tobacco before deploying. I don't know if they still do.
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