Tag Archives: advertisting

Who approved these ridiculously sexist “Avengers” T-shirts?

By Maya | Published: April 15, 2013

TweetWelp, sexist advertising doesn’t get much more blatant this. Here’s Marvel’s Avengers T-shirt for boys: And for girls: Update: Sign the petition to say we’re #notbuying it. Related: What if dude superheroes posed like lady superheroes? Tweet

Also tagged Avengers, boys, comics, Girls, Sexism, sexism in advertising, superheros | Comments closed

WATCH: Bic is helping women be better writers and better women

By Sesali Bowen | Published: November 21, 2012

TweetAs a writer, I’m graciously humbled that Bic finally decided to make a pen for my needs. My diary is never going to be the same. Not only are they made for women in sleekness and style, but they named it Cristal! She’s going to be my new BFF, I just know it! Check out [...]

Also tagged badass women, Bic pens, Sexism | Comments closed

Belvedere Vodka ad jokes about date rape

By Maya | Published: March 23, 2012

TweetWe will just echo Amina and say: FUCK YOU BELVEDERE VODKA. Of course, Belvedere is now sorry that you were offended. But if you don’t find that apology sufficient or have more to say about why joking about date rape is not the best way to sell vodka, you can contact Belvedere here or by [...]

Also tagged date rape, rape culture, Sexual Assault | Comments closed