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The Godfather · May 12, 2006, 07:50 PM

Mother's day is tomorrow, but our dear company suggests that we should skip that and head over to the Apple store and get an iPod for Junior and another one for daddy.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...ts/AppleStore/

The only Mother's day present that's being advertised on internet banners is the pink RAZR.

This whole Dads and Grads season sickens me.

Chuckit · May 12, 2006, 08:13 PM

"Mom" doesn't rhyme with "grad."

brassplayersrock² · 04:35 PM

"Mom, you are the bomb" there we go, lets see THAT on some ipod ads, how you like them apples? huh huh?

willed · 06:07 AM

....

Chuckit · May 12, 2006, 10:31 PM

Yeah. We have mandatory registration for every adult male in the country -- and meanwhile women get paid less for doing the same jobs -- and you're upset about how Apple didn't make a Mother's Day ad? If this were anywhere near the worst example of sexism around, we'd be in awesome shape.

Railroader · May 12, 2006, 10:31 PM

I am surprised they aren't targeting Christmas sales yet.

Kerrigan · May 12, 2006, 11:09 PM

If there aren't any mothers day ads for gadgets then that means there's no demand for mother's day gadget gifts.

Chuckit · May 13, 2006, 12:38 AM

I suspect a lot of moms would like an iPod. Women like music too.

zmcgill · May 13, 2006, 01:50 AM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

and meanwhile women get paid less for doing the same jobs

I'd reeeeally like to see some credible evidence pointing to this

Chuckit · May 13, 2006, 02:28 AM

I've seen a few studies. I didn't have any of them handy, but I Googled a couple that were similar to the numbers I've seen for your perusal. The most optimistic number I've seen, from the Independent Women Forum, says that women get 2% less than men — and that's taking into account factors other than salary to make up the difference.

JoshuaZ · May 13, 2006, 06:02 AM

To Mom, for letting me come out of your (you know what).

DeeKat · May 13, 2006, 11:29 AM

Woah! Godfather Aren't you overreacting just a bit.

If this were anywhere near the worst example of sexism around, we'd be in awesome shape.

i'll second that

Kevin · May 13, 2006, 11:45 AM

Someone has been brainwashed by the PC police...

d4nth3m4n · May 13, 2006, 12:07 PM

while you have a point, is this really threadworthy?

JoshuaZ · May 13, 2006, 02:56 PM

Originally Posted by d4nth3m4n

while you have a point, is this really threadworthy?

Everything is thread worthy.

Zeeb · May 13, 2006, 05:39 PM

Originally Posted by The Godfather

Mother's day is tomorrow, but our dear company suggests that we should skip that and head over to the Apple store and get an iPod for Junior and another one for daddy.

The only Mother's day present that's being advertised on internet banners is the pink RAZR.

This whole Dads and Grads season sickens me.

What exactly is sexist about this ad? Is it just because the engraving mentions a father and son instead of a mother and daugher? I would be more inclined to agree with you if the engraving said, "Hey toots, keep wearing those skirts to the office".

That is sexist.

Chuckit · May 13, 2006, 06:42 PM

But still good advice.

freudling · May 13, 2006, 06:47 PM

Godfather:

Read my blog - link under my signature. You want sexism YOU might define my debate post sexist. This kind of wasted thought re this thread is absurd and so is the person who posted it, be you a male or female.

What is the jist of my blog debate topic? Men are stronger, faster and more logical than females: significantly so.

Kevin · May 13, 2006, 07:20 PM

Originally Posted by freudling

Godfather:

Read my blog - link under my signature.

OMG Spam...

Reported.

Zeeb · May 13, 2006, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by Chuckit

But still good advice.

Probably! many of the women I know actually get paid more than me. I'm a guy, but I don't think I would get many promotions for wearing a tank top to work--which I guess would be the equivalent.

freudling · May 13, 2006, 08:55 PM

Kevin:

I am not spamming. I have been a member on this board for about 2 years. The only reason I referred to my site is because it is related to this post. The debate topic on my blog was created in December of 2005. I have no spam intentions at all neither do I have the motivation of making any money from my link. Take it easy Kev.

starman · May 13, 2006, 09:04 PM

Originally Posted by The Godfather

Mother's day is tomorrow, but our dear company suggests that we should skip that and head over to the Apple store and get an iPod for Junior and another one for daddy.

http://store.apple.com/1-800-MY-APPL...ts/AppleStore/

The only Mother's day present that's being advertised on internet banners is the pink RAZR.

This whole Dads and Grads season sickens me.

Did you ever stop to THINK that you can't get engraving BY TOMORROW?

Kevin · May 14, 2006, 03:02 AM

Originally Posted by freudling

Kevin:

I am not spamming. I have been a member on this board for about 2 years. The only reason I referred to my site is because it is related to this post. The debate topic on my blog was created in December of 2005. I have no spam intentions at all neither do I have the motivation of making any money from my link. Take it easy Kev.

turtle777 · May 14, 2006, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by d4nth3m4n

while you have a point, is this really threadworthy?

I don't even think he has a point. What is it ?

-t

d4nth3m4n · May 14, 2006, 08:57 PM

Originally Posted by what_the_heck

I don't even think he has a point. What is it ?

-t

that women exist?

The Godfather · May 14, 2006, 09:39 PM

That Apple should have released a pink Nano in March and sell 4 millions before Mother's Day.

Either that or a French Manicure Nano.

turtle777 · May 14, 2006, 10:38 PM

Originally Posted by d4nth3m4n

that women exist?

Yeah, right. We should sue Apple over that. WTF ?

-t

Monique · May 15, 2006, 11:00 AM

No but remind Apple that women constitute half the market and they are halft the student body and that more women graduate than men.

turtle777 · May 15, 2006, 05:36 PM

Originally Posted by Monique

No but remind Apple that women constitute half the market and they are halft the student body and that more women graduate than men.

What's your point ? Really, I don't get it. Why remind Apple of that ?

-t

mchladek · May 16, 2006, 02:43 AM

Originally Posted by Gossamer

I'd reeeeally like to see some credible evidence pointing to this

Here's an article from USA Today:

http://www.usatoday.com/money/workpl...26-women_x.htm

And a pdf from the US Census Bureau (look specifically at Table 5):

http://www.census.gov/prod/2004pubs/censr-15.pdf

ism · May 16, 2006, 03:14 AM

Can you engrave washing machines?

sabrejim · May 16, 2006, 09:36 AM

Engraved roombas mmmmmmmmmmm

MrsLarry · May 16, 2006, 09:54 AM

Originally Posted by freudling

What is the jist of my blog debate topic? Men are stronger, faster and more logical than females: significantly so.

That is maybe the stupidest effing thing I've ever heard. Do you live in 1920?? You deserve a serious ass-whooping, preferably from a woman.

abe · May 16, 2006, 11:24 AM

Originally Posted by MrsLarry

That is maybe the stupidest effing thing I've ever heard. Do you live in 1920?? You deserve a serious ass-whooping, preferably from a woman.

Sorry, MrsLarry. He's right. And the ass-whooping would be what...his PUNISHMENT for being bad?

abe · May 16, 2006, 11:32 AM

There's Father's Day and...??? No other day to recognize dad. Mom's get the most love.

Chris Rock Bigger And Blacker Script - Dialogue Transcript

Women need food, water, and compliments.

That's right. And an occasional pair of shoes.

That's right. Women got to hear it all the time, or they lose their minds.

And get Daddy to make sure you thank your mama for everything.

''Tell your mama how good the food is. Tell her how nice the house looks.

''Tell your mama how nice her hair looks. ''Did you tell your mama? You better go in there and tell your mama.'' That's right! ''Tell your mama.''

Nobody ever tells Daddy ****.

l'm talking about the real daddies that handle their ****ing business.

Nobody ever says, ''Hey, Daddy, thanks for knocking out this rent.''

''Hey, Daddy, l sure love this hot water.''

''Hey, Daddy, this is easy to read with all this light.''

Nobody gives a **** about Daddy.

l'm talking about a daddy that handles his business. Nobody gives a **** about Daddy.

Think about everything that the real daddy does: pay the bills, buy the food, put a ****ing roof over your head. Everything you could ever ask for.

Make your world a better, safer place. And what does Daddy get for all his work?

The big piece of chicken. That's all Daddy gets...is the big piece of chicken.

That's right. And some women don't want to give up the big piece of chicken.

''Who the **** is you...''to keep the big piece of chicken?

''How dare you keep the big piece of chicken!''

A man can't work 8 hours and come home to a wing.

When l was a kid, my mama would lose her mind...

if one of us ate the big piece of chicken by accident.

''What the ****! You ate the big piece of chicken?

''Oh, Lord! No, no.

''Now l got to take some chicken and sew it up and ****.

''Get me two wings and a pork chop. Daddy'll never know the difference.''

Just can't do it. Can't do it.

http://www.script-o-rama.com/movie_s...er-script.html