Comment from Linda Kay

Excellent

All of these struck a chord with me and have more than a grain of truth! The title is a great reflection of how conditioned our society is to respond to consumerism. I chuckled as I nodded in agreement with each sarcastic sentiment. Good job.

 Comment Written 29-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 30-Sep-2015

Thanks so much, Linda for the great comments. Much appreciated, Craig.

Comment from --Turtle.

Excellent

This collection of 5-7-5 are cuttingly amusing. There's a dark cloud of simmering disgust just under the smooth shiny surface of a smile that in a room of advertisers, it'd be an awkward set of laughs to hear.

I don't know what you mean about milk being for baby cows... how would a baby cow be able to buy a carton of milk from the store anyhow... that's just silly. ; )

The paleo diet, one... I could just see hear the voice of a spokesperson voice saying the first two lines... then getting a prompting in his ear mic... that he relooks at the camera with quite an expression in saying the last. It's a toss up on being my favorite in the set between that image, and the kids brand names.

Kids are soooo mean. I was listening on the radio on how a grade schooler was being harassed by classmates because he didn't have his own cellphone plan... Just the 'family plan'.... meaning the kid had a freaking cell phone, but because he was on his family's plan, that somehow wasn't good enough. WTF? So the brand thing connected with me, with the kids.

Turtle.

 Comment Written 27-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 28-Sep-2015

Thanks, Turtle, for the great review. You always seem to get my stuff, even when others don't. I'm not sure if that means you have reason to be concerned! I only get to give two reviewer votes each week (I think) and this week you've got both of mine. Thanks for taking the time and the effort to do a great job.

Craig.

Comment from lightink

Excellent

Wow! This is quite an intense social commentary! Laugh or cry - it's right in your face, as it should be! It reminds me of John Oliver - true, shouldn't be ignored and funny in a heartbreaking way! Perfect for this contest - and it would be great on gigantic posters all over!

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2015

Thank you, Lightink, for the great review. I appreciate the comments very much. Craig.

Comment from angel123

Excellent

All your Twisted Adverting Takes are interesting, thought provoking and entertaining. I enjoyed reading them and they held my interest. There is truth in them all and I like them all equally, because they all have something important to say.

Angel123

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2015

Thanks so much, Angel, for the lovely review. I'm glad you enjoyed :)
Craig.

Comment from michaelcahill

Excellent

Hey. Thanks for entering. These are right on the money! Love it. These are hilarious. Love the Paleo one. Hahaha. So quirky and strange. (that appeals to me)
These are all strong and funny. Maybe Dean won't bury us all after all. Hahaha! Good luck. mikey

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2015

Thanks Michael, for the cool and generous review! To be honest, I only decided to grab the last spot a couple of hours before the deadline; mostly because I saw the other people who would be entering and thought maybe some of the talent might rub off ;-) All the best, Craig.

reply by michaelcahill on 26-Sep-2015

Looks like it worked! You have a good chance.

Comment from Dean Kuch

Excellent

Hahahahaha! What a great take on the title, Bye-Bye, Baby, Craig. That's very clever. Clever too are your twisted but (not too twisted) adverts, featuring everything from cell phones to kid's clothes--and my favorite of all--the undertaker ad for smoking parents. Hey, the family that smokes together, chokes together, heh-heh. Yes, I know, it was the most twisted of all, but that's why I liked it the best.

Good luck in the contest, buddy. I'll see you at the finish line...

~Dean :}

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2015

I'll be trying not to choke in your dust, Dean :) Thanks for the fun review!

Craig.

reply by Dean Kuch on 26-Sep-2015

I doubt very seriously that will happen, Craig.
You're more than welcome my friend.

~Dean

Comment from ~Dovey

Excellent

For shame on whomever takes pictures of smoking children! You are sure to cause a stir with this one. Blatant twisted consumerism at work. I am sure you will be unique and thus should earn a lot of votes. Wishing you the very best of luck! :)

Kim

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2015

Thanks Kim, I'm not expecting to do well, but I had fun with some of them :) Craig

Comment from barkingdog

Excellent

Each one of your 5/7/5s carries great truth. They show how stupid the consumer is to be swayed by advertising. We have become a consumer society, manipulated by the media.
God help us during the next presidential election.

Best of luck in the contest. I especially like the one about the cell phone. It should be on TV. I'd say on a billboard, but people would take too long to read it.--and crash and burn.

:) ellen

 Comment Written 26-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 26-Sep-2015

Thanks so much for the kind comments, Ellen, they are really appreciated :)

Thanks also for the good wishes!

Craig.

Comment from I am Cat

Excellent

LOL. I always love your twisted sense of humor... which isn't really 'funny' at all...
but pokes BACK at the companies and consumers in charge... the ones who started it all... it's like... well, you started it.
Wow... these really make you go... yikes.
Especially that smoking one... that one is difficult to see.

Good luck in the contest,
Always a pleasure
Caat

 Comment Written 25-Sep-2015

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reply by the author on 25-Sep-2015

Thanks Cat, I always appreciate your reviews, you always seem to "get" me - I'm not sure what that means!

Lovely to hear from you :)

Craig.

reply by I am Cat on 25-Sep-2015

Thanks Craig. I like your sense of humor. It's 'smart'. I like smart. It beats... well, you know. LOL
Always lovely to hear from you as well. ;)
Cat