When you become aware, you'll discover all the marketing ploys
The first few commercials I watched recently were from Burger King,
KFC and Papa John's--- and that was all I needed to see.
Burger King's message was that their product was
"Affordable" and a "Value". KFC had the same script.
Then I watched (in horror) at a Papa John's
commercial for their Frito Chili Cheese Pizza.
If their goal was to make the most unhealthy pizza they could imagine,
I believe they have succeeded.
(Fun Fact: Did you know that Fritos make an excellent fire starter while camping? That, in my opinion, is its only redeeming value.)
After watching these commercials, I felt bad for people who were unaware that they were, in fact, being manipulated using all of the powerful stimuli that can be possibly be thrown at you simply by watching television.
(If they could find a way to get a smell through your TV, believe me, they would do it. I'm guessing they'd call it Smellivision?)
In fact, most people been manipulated most of their lives.
Advertisers know very well.
Sight+Sound = Their Desired Result.
Our brains are very susceptible to such suggestion.
If you closed your eyes for a minute and think of biting in to a sweet, juicy orange, what happens? Your mouth salivates. There was an actual physical reaction in your body to that thought in your brain. Marketers know this too. And they use it to their advantage.
Take a look at today's clip from Fed Up. Don't allow yourself to be manipulated by a company whose entire goal is to profit at your expense.
Here's your healthy recipe for today:
Portobello Cheesesteak, from EatingWell.com
Be well, my friends!
~Anne
No comments:
Post a Comment