The very many questions-not-worth-their-own-thread question thread XXV

[Hygro]

They're appealing most to Baby Boomers who, into their 60s, are still youth/"cool" minded, to Gen Y in general because that's part of our language (it already fell out of fashion but that's fine), and Gen Xers who as a generation like to say things like "I'm getting old" but still feel young and so are categorically okay with using Gen Y's hipster slang.

So, basically everyone between the ages of 18 and 67.

 

[bhsup]

Actually, I am in a pretty narrow band that was post baby-boomer and really was just before Gen-X. Not sure what you call us... Reaganites?

 

[Hygro]

Okay I watched the ad. It's definitely a cross-generational appeal.

The actors they picked (or two lookalikes, not sure) are known to do dramatic reenactments of teenage youtube comment wars, and my generation (Y/Millenials) finds that stuff pretty funny.

But the actual script they are reading is for the older Xers and the Boomers. It's actually nothing like their funny stuff. It's pretending to make fun of Y on Y's terms, but we're so far past that kind of humor (we were born in the 80s/90s when that humor peaked) it has little appeal. We just know the guys doing it are cool.

Plus, the best way to get a boomer to buy something is to convince them that the ad is for young people. It's never for young people, it's always for older-than-young folks who want things that are advertised to young people. It's why the Toyota Matrix and everything like it was the car of the middle aged.

 

[Borachio]

Totes tremend (much).

 

[Farm Boy]

I'm reminded why I hate advertisements.

 

[bhsup]

My fav telecommunications commercial of all time is an old AT&T one. Just a well dressed man stating why AT&T is the smart choice. It was direct, sensible, non-ridiculous, etc. Can't find it on youtube.

 

[Farm Boy]

I think this might be the last one I remember amusing me.

Spoiler :

Link to video.

Still haven't flown Southwest.

 

[Mouthwash]

Has anyone else had dreams about civfanatics?

 

[Joecoolyo]

Yes

 

[Dachs]

Years ago. But yes.

 

[hobbsyoyo]

Yes..

 

[AdamCrock]

.... I have yet not reached that high level ..... I feel like such a newbie

 

[Tee Kay]

I have.

 

[bhsup]

Are all Greek weddings big and fat?

 

[Mouthwash]

Years ago. But yes.

I've had a few in the past few days and one of them involved you. In addition to the links already in your sig, you had like fifteen more underneath them where you presumably linked to whatever history related thing my subconscious dreamed up. The only one I remember is this book.

 

[Gori the Grey]

Has anyone else had dreams about civfanatics?

Nightmares.

 

[SS-18 ICBM]

Is turning a mobile anti-aircraft system's rotary cannons (20-30 mm caliber) on enemy infantry a war crime?

 

[AdamCrock]

Jesus is the provider of wine on big and fat Greek wedding - just to say ... I know I'm just a spoilsport

 

[Dachs]

I've had a few in the past few days and one of them involved you. In addition to the links already in your sig, you had like fifteen more underneath them where you presumably linked to whatever history related thing my subconscious dreamed up. The only one I remember is this book.

That's funny. I've never read that book.

Is turning a mobile anti-aircraft system's rotary cannons (20-30 mm caliber) on enemy infantry a war crime?

Aren't those often used in an anti-infantry role by design? Standard practice in the Russian military is to use mobile AA platforms, e.g. the ZSU-23-4, as anti-insurgent flank guards for armored columns. High turret elevation means that they can also be effective in urban environments.

 

[Mouthwash]

That's funny. I've never read that book.

Of course you haven't; it's my dream . I have it on my reading list.