Shouldn't Kirstie Alley lose some weight before doing the Jenny Craig ads?

[Wat_Tyler]

I mean, how is that meant to sell the product? We can see no great transformation in her - she's pretty big. Are we supposed to think 'hmm, well, Kirstie Alley intends to lose weight using this product, so I'm going to try it.' It doesn't actually show the product being successful, does it? It might work, it might not - the ad doesn't prove anything. Why would I want to try the product advertised? Am I the only person who cares about such things? ;-)

[trumad]

1. And if she does lose wait on Jenny Craig

Dontcha think it will increase Jenny's sales.. :eyes:

[Wat_Tyler]

3. Maybe - but shouldn't the ad be selling the product at the time of

broadcast?

[Misunderestimator]

7. Think of the great marketing if they can follow her through it.

Not that I care for Jenny Craig or any other weight-loss plan...

[Fenris]

2. I think she should make a commercial in which she eats a baby

And proclaims this as her diet secret. Not because she's overweight, but because she just likes eating babies.

[Lex]

5. Babies are low carb.

So maybe Kirstie's doing Jenny's Low Carb version of the diet.

[Fenris]

8. Yes. Lots of protein.

[DS1]

28. Now with Stem-Cell Action!

:D

[Susang]

6. Mmmmm, babies!

What a yummy idea! :D

[Fenris]

9. They're excellent with a nice red wine sauce.

:D

[Misunderestimator]

11. Mmm... and with some fava beans and a nice chianti

[Susang]

16. I've always been partial to a nice infant risotto myself

I'm into carbs, you see! :D

[Misunderestimator]

20. Mmm risotto... Might I suggest a bowl of infant bisque to start?

[Susang]

22. Might be a tad too rich for my palate

Perhaps a toddler ceviche? }(

[Misunderestimator]

25. Ah, yes, and to accompany that...

a bit of baby liver pate on toasted communion wafers... perfect.

[MissB]

26. A modest proposal, indeed. (nt)

[TreasonousBastard]

33. Just so you know...

http://tafkac.org/food/baby.eating/upi.html

"Human fetuses are gaining popularity as a health food item across the border in the southern Chinese boomtown of Shenzhen, a local newspaper reported Wednesday. The Eastern Express reported that its sister publication, Eastweek magazine, conducted an investigation recently and found that fetuses were being eaten for reasons such as improving one's complexion and treating asthma."

Can't find the pix of the Chinese artist eating the "baby" that made the rounds a few years ago, but if you like you meat a little less tender...

[fleabert]

4. she has lost some weight.

thin people don't join Jenny Craig.

I think she looks fucking great!

[Wat_Tyler]

10. That's not the point though - we want someone who's lost weight selling it

She doesn't look like she's lost much in the ad - she spends her time talking about the possibility of losing weight.

[Misunderestimator]

13. So? Apparently they are banking on following her through her diet.

It sounds like a brilliant idea to me.

[Wat_Tyler]

17. It would be hilarious if she failed to lose weight.

That would destroy the entire brand pretty permanently.

[Misunderestimator]

21. I doubt it. They would move on to another spokesperson... But if it works

then it will be a huge money-maker for them.

[fleabert]

18. having recently lost 30+ lbs myself, i have to disagree.

I appreciate seeing someone start an ad campaign with them who has a weight problem, and -over time- see the results. She was heavier before the spots started running, and she speaks about the program as if she's already tried it. I know she calls them to 'start' and all, but she talks about what food they have and that it tastes good...

IMO- it irritates the shit out of me when skinny people try to sell me weight loss products and really buff people sell exercise products. Show me some realistic people and I am a lot more interested. Before & Afters are helpful too.

[calico1]

24. Right. Or when they have an 18 year old model

selling anti aging skin treatments. Please. Don't insult me! :mad:

[fleabert]

27. GRRRR is right!

wtf ever!

[calico1]

12. I'm not sure I understand.

Jenny Craig is a weight loss program. Why would you lose weight before going on a weight loss program? It will show the product being successful if she stays with it and loses weight as people watch the transformation. A former newscaster for CBS did that once with Weight Watchers. You followed her progress and she would do new ads as she lost weight and got thinner and thinner. Can't remember her name right now. Kathleen something. Skinny people advertising weight loss plans just don't do much for me.

[Biased Liberal Media]

19. That's what I was thinking...

*shrugs*

[democrat in Tallahassee]

14. pray tell why would you buy a diet from a skinny person?

why would someone who doesn't need to lose weight join jenny craig, That just promotes anorexia.

[Wat_Tyler]

15. So you'd think 'clearly this product has worked for this person'.

Like with Sarah Ferguson and Weight Watchers. She isn't fat.

[madison2000]

23. No.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

29. Do you really care about such things?

I can understand not liking someone and flaming them when they are present. I don't agree with baiting them ;-)

[Wat_Tyler]

31. Baiting who?

What are you talking about?
Have I missed something? :shrug:

[solinvictus]

30. No..

she's beautiful as she is.

[Wat_Tyler]

32. Clearly, she is not of the same opinion.