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No, you’re absolutely

Submitted by Jeremy (not verified) on Fri, 2006-11-24 21:53.

No, you’re absolutely right. I don’t think I’m above it and I don’t think I’m not part of it. Obviously I can stand it, but I detest how blind people are to marketing from their detergent to their senator.

That’s part of my problem with activism like Buy Nothing Day. It too seems blind to marketing. If it was a Know Why You’re Buying Day…

Pick the most popular store, or the most popular product. Use that as an opportunity to educate people, to let them know what’s going on. Sit down with your friends and point out that the reason they’re advertising tampons, makeup, and Judge Judy is because their research shows 18-34 year old stay-at-home moms are watching. Show them that the premium “gifts” they’re getting are included in the price. Point out how the broadcaster and the maker of the product are owned by the same company.

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