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One Million Moms is at it again! We're glad they've got their panties in a bunch over something other than the gays, but their latest target's too hot not to defend.
In Let's Get Zesty, a smokin' new ad campaign for Kraft Zesty Italian, actor-model Anderson Davis stars as the Zesty Guy, the salad dressing's answer to Old Spice's Isaiah Mustafa and the Diet Coke's hunks.
Well, it should come as no surprise that OMM is now urging its followers to contact Kraft and demand that they discontinue the "offensive" campaign:
Kraft has gone too far and will push away loyal, conservative customers with this new ad campaign. Christians will not be able to buy Kraft dressings or any of their products until they clean up their advertising. The consumers they are attempting to attract - women and mothers - are the very ones they are driving away. Who will want Kraft products in their fridge or pantry if this vulgarity is what they represent?
One Million Moms cannot get over the gall of this company. It is unnecessary for Kraft to use s*x to sell salad dressing!
http://www.gay.net/news/2013/06/14/body-only-one-million-moms-could-hate
I'll bet 10 to 1 they think he's Gay!
Brigid
(17,621 posts)Yes, Kraft went too far. They wanted attention, I guess they got it. Flame away.
William769
(55,148 posts)Just leave me the zesty Italian!
SemperEadem
(8,053 posts)idwiyo
(5,113 posts)MisterP
(23,730 posts)Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)Skittles
(153,254 posts)William769
(55,148 posts)Skittles
(153,254 posts)I've never understood why men detest hairy armpits on gals and simply assume we gals think hairy armpit tufts are just A-OK
MNBrewer
(8,462 posts)an abomination!
Skittles
(153,254 posts)I do appreciate a hairy chest
William769
(55,148 posts)I like au naturale.
Quantess
(27,630 posts)He said he didn't like the way the sweat rolled off his skin, without the hair to trap the sweat.
Honeycombe8
(37,648 posts)and people who intentionally avoid risque mags would read.
It would be fine in Cosmo, Vogue, or any woman's magazine, and possibly a few others aimed at certain kinds of adults.
KoKo
(84,711 posts)"It would be fine in Cosmo, Vogue, or any woman's magazine, and possibly a few others aimed at certain kinds of adults."
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Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)Last edited Fri Jun 14, 2013, 07:42 PM - Edit history (1)
I saw one of these commercials and thought it was bizarre. I loved the Old Spice commercials. They were 'fun sexy'. These Kraft ads are kinda creepy.
But, if it pisses off 'OMM' then I need to go buy some Kraft Zesty Italian.
Edit to add 'fun sexy' Now THIS is hot! He's friggin' cute as hell and isn't sweating all over my sammich!
William769
(55,148 posts)OriginalGeek
(12,132 posts)I don't mind at all pissing off all 43 of those million moms.
Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)No kidding. Gotta give 'em credit, though. They can 'sound' like a million moms when they all start shrieking about some horrific injustice...like marriage equality.
SemperEadem
(8,053 posts)they wished they had one million moms...
Luminous Animal
(27,310 posts)geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)kind of way.
Didn't make me want to buy Kraft's mass-produced corn syrup goodness though. But to each their own--pissing some of the right people off.
cali
(114,904 posts)pissing off OMM is one of the small pleasures in life.
Cleita
(75,480 posts)Or, am I thinking of some other organization? Frankly, that's one zesty Italian I would want both in my picnic basket and carrying it.
Squinch
(51,072 posts)United Youth of America Who Hate Those Who Are Different From Me.
Archae
(46,364 posts)That boycott-everyone-we-don't-like group that has the Wildmons in charge and Bryan Fischer on the radio.
Fundy theocrats and bigots.
Squinch
(51,072 posts)MADem
(135,425 posts)wooden tray? Bruscetta?
I haven't had lunch, so the naked guy on the pic-a-nic cloth barely registers, but the food certainly is eye catching!
As for the Million Moms, let them boycott. No one will notice.
SoCalDem
(103,856 posts)Who wants a naked guy on their picnic cloth? especially BEFORE lunch
HillWilliam
(3,310 posts)If a "n*ked" guy looking like that showed up on my picnic cloth he could be lunch.
YMMV
nadinbrzezinski
(154,021 posts)Hey Kraft stop putting high fructose corn syrup and gluten and then I will consider your product.
SemperEadem
(8,053 posts)I don't see OMM getting their panties in a twist over high fructose corn syrup and gluten and god know what other GMOs that are going into their over-processed foods, but they're going to play the Puritan card... typical.
Lady Freedom Returns
(14,120 posts)Rex
(65,616 posts)or any advertisement that sells sex (and perhaps a target product) with a woman in a two piece, straddling a motorcycle?
Actually, fuck them - that guy has smoking hot abs.
LeftofObama
(4,243 posts)He sure as hell does! I don't even like Zesty Italian dressing, but that guy's abs make me want to run out and buy some!
LondonReign2
(5,213 posts)csziggy
(34,139 posts)I bet their husbands are among the Republicans would refuse to say uterus.
Aaron_Sharockman
Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:49am
During last week's discussion about a bill that would prohibit governments from deducting union dues from a worker's paycheck, state Rep. Scott Randolph, D-Orlando, used his time during floor debate to argue that Republicans are against regulations -- except when it comes to the little guys, or serves their specific interests.
At one point Randolph suggested that his wife "incorporate her uterus" to stop Republicans from pushing measures that would restrict abortions. Republicans, after all, wouldn't want to further regulate a Florida business.
Apparently the GOP leadership of the House didn't like the one-liner.
They told Democrats that Randolph is not to discuss body parts on the House floor.
http://www.tampabay.com/blogs/the-buzz-florida-politics/content/democrat-chastised-saying-uterus-house-floor
Half-Century Man
(5,279 posts)If this had happened to me. The very next day I would have worn a T-shirt reading
Vagina
Penis
Testicles
Ovaries
On the Front, and
Outside
Blowjob
Buttfuck
Threesomes
on the back
Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)But, I'll vote for you just to see that.
Half-Century Man
(5,279 posts)I have issues.
....Most children need loving feelings and teachings, others like myself, do just as well with a handful of extra ammo and a five minute head start.
REP
(21,691 posts)Those are issues I believe in.
aquart
(69,014 posts)Half-Century Man
(5,279 posts)Outside of buildings or outside of epidermal layers. Either can be fun, but bugs land on your butt sometimes with the first.
aquart
(69,014 posts)DU is very educational.
annabanana
(52,791 posts)Honestly.
A picnic sounds like fun.
tabbycat31
(6,336 posts)That they'll never get some with a guy like him (he's okay, good body, but I've seen cuter faces).
One Million Moms needs to remove One Million Sticks from their asses (or get laid). There's a solution to all these 'offensive' TV shows they complain about. It's called a remote control. There's a solution to these magazines. It's called not reading them.
Perhaps they should only consume media produced by Focus on the Family.
notadmblnd
(23,720 posts)What influences me is the price and taste. Oil ,salt and pepper is what I like to dress a salad with. If I want something sweet, I make a mayo, sugar and milk dressing. Both dressings are way cheaper than any thing store bought.
flamingdem
(39,333 posts)notadmblnd
(23,720 posts)but the way my luck goes....
BainsBane
(53,093 posts)He can chop my vegetables any time.
flamingdem
(39,333 posts)hobbit709
(41,694 posts)Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)David was way cuter! I'm not a big fan of facial hair. Or body hair.
Oddly enough, almost every single one of my exes (and current) were covered in hair. It's a friggin' curse.
BlueJazz
(25,348 posts)surrealAmerican
(11,366 posts)... is he Italian?
aquart
(69,014 posts)Arugula Latte
(50,566 posts)I don't even know what that means.
LittleBlue
(10,362 posts)Maybe they're not getting enough... er, zest in their lives
Half-Century Man
(5,279 posts)A bottle of wine, a baguette, a bunch of grapes, and bruschetta; Why does he have salad dressing? Are they gonna eat the yard?
From The Ashes
(2,631 posts)...there's salad dressing in that picture?
wow, zesty!
Mike Nelson
(9,977 posts)...the "Million Moms" are going to be fun!
edbermac
(15,949 posts)a n*ked man ??
covering his g*nitals??
to use s*x??
Honest to G*d!
I wonder if they've seen this one...
William769
(55,148 posts)I got the video somewhere. I'll see if I can find it.
pacalo
(24,721 posts)Catherina
(35,568 posts)Now I have drool all over my keyboard.
Hunkalicious!
Mmmmm....
William769
(55,148 posts)Catherina
(35,568 posts)and what a nice world it is but we're still going to make it better
aquart
(69,014 posts)I'm going to look at it every time I pick up a Harlequin.
Catherina
(35,568 posts)I almost did but I bookmarked it for future reference lol!
aquart
(69,014 posts)I want that picture where I can get it.
Do you think Google will now target me with Kraft ads?
Catherina
(35,568 posts)stevenleser
(32,886 posts)ellie
(6,929 posts)How you doin'?
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,926 posts)that one can lounge anywhere else he wants. Hubba hubba.
Anyhow, if the ad annoys some collection of fundie bluenoses, I'm all for it. Anybody who feels they have to use asterisks to just spell naked, genitals and sex (let alone actually confront those things) has some very serious issues, and I'm happy to make them even more miserable.
grilled onions
(1,957 posts)But shouldn't he be representing loin of pork??? In my warped imagination I would have two life size ants (cute--not repulsive) and he would be in a zesty pair of Speedos and she would have a sultry two piece. They would be waiting for the humans to arrive with their Zesty dressing so that,the ants, could also enjoy the same.
Liberal_in_LA
(44,397 posts)etherealtruth
(22,165 posts)I am not necessarily thrilled by the "sex sells" theme that is so predominant in advertising. I would prefer information, but .....
He is gorgeous!
Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)There's something wrong with me. So many of the posters here think this young man is hot. I disagree.
I find this ridiculously adorable and if I met him in person I'd be Jello without a mold.
http://talkingpointsmemo.com/josh_marshall.php
WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)but he is very handsome. I know many like that hairless wonder look, but too much? Blech. To each his or her own, though.
Wait Wut
(8,492 posts)...I thought you were talking about Josh Marshall! Not sure how he'd feel about being called a 'hairless wonder'
And yes, this young man looks like a doll. He is 'pretty', but I like 'cute' or 'adorable' myself.
WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)"Follicly challenged" for Josh? No matter, librul baldies with brains are hot, too.
pnwmom
(109,020 posts)He must not be eating enough vegetables, or whatever. He's way too smooth.
MerryBlooms
(11,773 posts)I don't buy salad dressing, I make ours, but I think that will be a good ad campaign for Kraft-- people are talking about it and will remember it.
aquart
(69,014 posts)MerryBlooms
(11,773 posts)zazen
(2,978 posts)I don't think I'm completely objectifying, because his chest hair removal is part of some weird activity over the past 20 years to convince women that male chest hair is gross.
WorseBeforeBetter
(11,441 posts)but that's been wiped out. Too bad.
SamKnause
(13,112 posts)I do not know how this could offend anyone.
One Million Moms consist of 20,000 members.
They are pushing this country towards a Theocracy.
If everything offends this group, I would like to make a friendly suggestion.
They can buy an entire town and move there.
Their town can be void of televisions, radios, ipads, ipods, video games, sports, acting, dancing, computers, the internet, cell phones, land line phones, magazines etc. It is their town. They make the rules.
They can live in Bubble Town without the evil influence of us heathens.
I don't care if you are male or female, straight or gay.
That man is beautiful.
He is doing absolutely nothing vulgar, or sexual in that photo.
I enjoy looking at him, just as I enjoy looking at a beautiful sculpture, or painting.
PDJane
(10,103 posts)I don't want to take him home, necessarily, but they are great to look at! I loved, for instance, the Mapplethorpe images. I don't see why a human body is so repulsive that it needs to be covered up all the time, frankly.
And the OMM group is a bit weird anyway.
displacedtexan
(15,696 posts)not think there's anything lewd about it. And don't get me started on how they feel about naked Adam trying to touch God's hand on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel.
aquart
(69,014 posts)Really nice legs.
Uzair
(241 posts)I just want to see if we can be consistent around here. This ought to be wrong, considering.
aquart
(69,014 posts)Look at those cute little dark nipples.
loyalsister
(13,390 posts)But I am bothered by the sexualization in this or any of the similar images of women.
One gives license to the other and both play a role in endorsing and perpetuating rape culture.
snooper2
(30,151 posts)You see a body that is not fully clothed and say RAPE CULTURE!
I got a way to fix it. Spend a weekend at the beach, drink your favorite beverage, walk around...look at all the sexy people..
Happy, kids playing, string bikinis and volleyball...surfers with ripped abs. It would be good!
HillWilliam
(3,310 posts)Wow. If they have to star that out, there's some serious mental issues goin' on at OMM. I mean, even worse than I thought...
The Velveteen Ocelot
(115,926 posts)Couldn't they have spelled it "na*ed" or "nak*d"? How about "g*nitals"? Couldn't that be "geni*als" or "genit*ls"? And even "s*x" could be "*ex" or "se*"?
Seriously, these people are really fuc*ed in the head.
HillWilliam
(3,310 posts)they aren't getting fuc*ed anywhere else either
msanthrope
(37,549 posts)CTyankee
(63,914 posts)William769
(55,148 posts)There is nothing funny about this Group (although what the group does is funny) and it is national news.
Quantess
(27,630 posts)If history is consistent, a OMM boycott will only increase Kraft's sales. As soon as the public finds out OMM disapproves, it seems like people rush out to support that company.
CTyankee
(63,914 posts)SemperEadem
(8,053 posts)it's too bad I don't eat Kraft's foods and not even he could induce me to put their food in my mouth, but he is a tasty little treat there...
I think that the one mom who penned this hysterical screed needs to just speak for herself--this mom digs the image.
NoPasaran
(17,291 posts)aquart
(69,014 posts)No wonder the early christians believed in agape.
WovenGems
(776 posts)One Million Grandmoms.
LWolf
(46,179 posts)We've had more experience with it than the young.
Wolf Frankula
(3,602 posts)over something, I know it's just a few people making noise, and somebody with something to sell.
Wolf
Nye Bevan
(25,406 posts)Really, I never heard of such a thing.
William769
(55,148 posts)Buns_of_Fire
(17,202 posts)I bought five bottles of the stuff, and after chugging three of them, I didn't start to look anything like that. I found that it DOES make an acceptable substitute for Ex-Lax if ingested in sufficient quantities, though.
Inkfreak
(1,695 posts)pnwmom
(109,020 posts)Hair.
He's way too smooth.
bunnies
(15,859 posts)but thanks for the hot guy!
left on green only
(1,484 posts)Didn't Kraft, or one of their subsidiaries, used to manufacture napalm? I haven't bought one of their products since the '60's. Funny how stuff like that sticks.
ecstatic
(32,760 posts)is this ad supposed to make me imagine eating food off of his body? I'm a food prude, extremely picky... I don't even like sharing cups/bottles with my SO. He would be perfect in a cologne ad, but I'm turned off by the combination of salad dressing and lightly covered genitals.
idwiyo
(5,113 posts)HappyMe
(20,277 posts)Anything that pisses off the 15 OMM is good in my book.
The Straight Story
(48,121 posts)and would call the ad disgusting. Only things worse than men looking at an ad of a woman in a similar situation and saying "she looks...." (followed by any words at all) is if those men added "I would do something for her that I wouldn't do for others (like help carry her groceries)."
Guess we have our own version of "one million moms" too.
Let's rewrite the article a tad (as though the person in the ad had been female and it had been posted here):
Women cannot get over the gall of this company. It is unnecessary for Kraft to use s*x to sell salad dressing!
William769
(55,148 posts)bunnies
(15,859 posts)for using an ad campaign that was CLEARLY meant for wishbone.
Gormy Cuss
(30,884 posts)On a serious note, this shocks them, but do they even notice it when women in ads are posed as seductively? I'll bet not.
William769
(55,148 posts)DirkGently
(12,151 posts)They'd die of starvation in minutes.
burnodo
(2,017 posts)Yet I find this hunk fairly compelling
Shrike47
(6,913 posts)I can just imagine their counting skills: 1, 2, a thousand, a million...
sarge43
(28,946 posts)Oh. You meant the salad dressing?