Buyer Beware! George Carlin Exposes Advertising

Explore George Carlin's timeless critique of advertising from the 1990s in this compelling video. Known for his sharp wit and incisive social commentary, Carlin dives into the tactics and strategies used by advertisers to manipulate and deceive consumers. With humor and insight, he unveils the subtle and not-so-subtle ways in which advertising shapes our desires and perceptions. Join us as we revisit Carlin's thought-provoking perspective on the pervasive influence of advertising in our lives, offering a compelling look at a topic that remains as relevant today as it was decades ago.

[@robertmurrill165]

right on point

[@noclouds111]

George is right, about the creation of this country, but it's not as simple as he makes it. There was no money, or system of money in our pre-country, and therefore, our un-elected representatives had to go begging for funding to have enough resources to fight the King of England. Read about Ben Franklin's travels to France, to try and convince business people to lend/give funds and munitions to support the Revolution. As an emissary, he had to charm the French in to believing that France would someday prosper from a successful conclusion to America's war with the king. All of these actions were in desperation, and left little room for anything, or anyone else... including slaves....like it, or not. George can be enlightening, and, though sensitive, has a big blind spot.

[@rhjorgsohn6728]

I wish i didn't go to school for marketing. Ruined tv for me.

[@ChannelMath]

me too! because you ruined TV for us too.
But hey, be thankful you didn't study human psychology

[@rhjorgsohn6728]

@@ChannelMath got one of those as well. Yes. Ugh.

[@brenthenderson3983]

I didn't go to marketing school, I learned enough to ruin T.V. for me too...

[@brendasmart553]

Watching TV critically could have taught you that lesson for free, like the rest of us have done. Things not to do by seeing examples & observation.🍀