Have you seen . . .

I’ve been around for 76 years and seen many things change, so I’m not surprised by most changes. But have you seen the commercials about deodorants. They imply that we stink all the time and all over. Do people stink more now than in the past? I mean when we grew up we used underarm deodorant but only under our arms. We didn’t cover our whole body. We bathed or showered and used soap, usually scented, which has a pleasant smell so there was no need to spray our whole body with deodorant.

     I find the commercials annoying if not insulting. To quote on ad, “I use this all . . . over.” Then she pulls her pants top out and sprays her crotch. Really? Is that necessary?

     Most people are smart enough to know you shower after a hard workout not before. So using more soap will allow you to use less deodorant. The truth is every body product is scented, shampoo, conditioner, creams, hair gel and then there’s perfume and aftershave. So why do we need another artificial scent on top of another artificial scent?

     Commercials sell products and help pay for television, but they don’t have to be annoying. The advertisers talk down to the viewers and try their best to influence us to buy what they are promoting. I understand how that works but your approach is irritating.

     Sorry about the rant, but while I’m at it, I don’t like the commercial with the guy advertising the razor, specifically designed to shave his junk. 

     Things change, I get that, but I’m an old guy so when I see something that bugs me I say it. You’ll be here someday. “Just Saying . . .”