my computer is just like me (not)
Just in case I was too subtle last time about the race and gender politics of the personification of technology in the ‘Get a Mac’ ads, here are two new ones (one, two). I’m speechless. Thanks Anne.
There are about a bazillion spoofs of these ads, of course – in fact, they positively beg to be parodied (as in, on purpose). Has anyone seen any good/funny/clever videos that do a good job of taking on the cultural politics? I mean something other than the ubiquitous geeky hilarity of introducing a Linux character and/or having the computers be secretly gay and in love with each other? I am so not allowed to be trawling YouTube all day, so recommendations would be most welcome.
you are allowed trawl youtube all day long…. in fact, there is no reason not to.. go for it…
suffering from (enjoying) the youtube virus. have a look at this one: http://www.nicemustard.com/2006/10/16/re-jeans-post/
god i am trawling youtube *every* day! i should stop myself really….
but you are SO right about the ads….
btw – did you get david’s news? job? swansea? we’re moving!!
trine,
no, I didn’t get the news, but it sounds ace – wales rocks! congrats david. more info please…