I'm writing a persuasive essay on sex in advertising. My opinion is that sex does sell if used right... For example, implying sex without throwing it in a consumer's face works better than just a naked guy/girl holding the product because too much sex pulls the mind away from the actual message of the advertisement. My instructor said I need to add more counter-argument to the essay... anyone have any other opinions to share so I can try and prove you wrong? :P
2006-11-16 18:26:57 · 6 answers · asked by Kit Love 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Other - Society & Culture
Hearth and home are just naturally more compelling than bath-house and brothel. Funny but even the most pornagraphic and sexual advertisements are not as compelling as one with adoring family around the fireplace. Even singles are shown partying with friends but you seldom see sexual situations. Reason being? Advertisers are trying to reach middle America. The Bible belt is still alive an kicking. The addicted to pornography group are still looking for that old fashioned romance. Strange isn't it? Most advertisers want all age groups to respect their integrity and their products.
2006-11-16 19:33:32 · answer #1 · answered by e_piphany214 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES, YES and YES. Sex sell. It has for hundreds of years and it probably will for hundreds more. I don't think that it takes anything away from the message of the advertisement, it only enhances it. It's mainly used to grab our attention, and once it gets that we see what the add is really about.
I have to admit that I have seen some adds where it took me some time to figure out what the add was really about, but this happens rarely.
2006-11-16 18:39:40 · answer #2 · answered by littlelady 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with you. Raunchy sex commericals are not AS appealing to people as some companies think. A classy sexiness leaves so much more to the imaginations of people than someone wearing next to nothing...It also makes the commerical/company/product much more respectable. For those of us that have decent morals, may just turn the channel if some skanky woman is tossin her t!ts around the tv
2006-11-16 18:34:31 · answer #3 · answered by walkinbyfaith7 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
a little is better tan nothing. or even a lot that looks sexy. you should be able to see te curves.
2006-11-16 18:48:45 · answer #4 · answered by velle_b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ok i wil give you 25 dollars. but no more than that.
2006-11-16 22:57:43 · answer #5 · answered by Calvin 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unfortunately, it does.
2006-11-16 18:32:47 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋