Objection, Your Honour!

Hahahaha, Balaji,

That is some corny ad! It is ridiculous and utterly offensive! whta did a noted company like Colgate think? That we are idiots?

Viju, I suspect Colgate is convinced that we are idiots/. Apart from this cooling crystals ad look at the one with toothpaste with salt! Obviously they want us to remain true to their salt and buy their products.

Originally Posted by Geetha Iyer

Hi, Balajee

Your narrative on consumerism is very humourous. I enjoyed reading it. But, I have some serious comments on Indian consumerism as against that in western countries especially in U.S. In U.S. the name Ralph Nadar is famous for bringing consumer awareness. He has been contesting U.S. Presedential elections and I think even now he is contesting as an independent. Because of his campaign thee are several things in favour of consumers. Any goods bought can be returned within stipulated date sometime running for a month and full refund one can get. I heard that Indian students are taking advantge of this.

In India, still consumer awareness has to come in a big way. I can give few examples. My friend bought cloth for stritching shirt. He gave it to his tailor who put the cloth in water before stitching and found the cloth had shrunk, so he was not able to stich. My friend took the cloth to the shop and asked for refund. He was told by the shop owner that he should have washed properly by showing the washing instructions printed in fine print in similar cloth which said the cloth has to be washed with water at optimum temperature. My friend could not have gone to court. Whereas in U.S. there was the case of a lady who moved to the back seat in her new car while the car was running to prepare sandwhich and met with an accident. She sued the car company saying that they have not mentioned in their manual that she cannot do so and won another new car plus $50,000 in compensation.

Long back in Mumbai TV there was a serial titled Rajini acted by Priya Tendulkar. Rajni became a cult figure since she was shown as bravely fighting for consumer rights.

Regards,

Geetha Iyer

Geeta yes, too bad we dont have a Ralph Nadar. It is difficult to forget Rajni and the late Priya Tendulkar who essayed the role.

Originally Posted by malspie

Hi Balajee,

It was a thoughtful, hilarious and wonderful write up.

Malspie thanks a ton.

Originally Posted by Bhiku Mhatre

Balajee : Enjoyed this humorous article
A great imagination as well.

Bhiku, thanx a tonne.

Originally Posted by dolorcosta

Dear Balajee

It is difficult to know what to ban and what not to ban since human nature is such that we always want to possess what we don't have.

Thus the dark skinned races are desperately buying up "fair and lovely" products while the Fair skinned races love to get roasted in the tropical beaches - for what ? You guessed it -to get a deep sun tan and darken their complexion !

Its paradoxical that no matter how unnecessary a product may seem to us , there will always be others queuing up to buy the same stuff !

Regards.

DOLOR, CANT HELP IT. wE HUMANS ARE A BUNDLE OF ABSURDITIES AND CONTRADICTIONS!!!!

Dear Balajee,

A very thoughtful post but written so humourously. My stomach was paining after all the the laughter. I am sure one day people will my office will label me as NUTS.

Originally Posted by jenz

aaahhh....!!! Gosh! No..I am not trying my chance....just Wowed at the creativity fight between Balajee for his compensation and the ad director!!!
Possibly that would be another post to see who one the creative award :)

Nice write up there. Yes...this is definitely a disgusting ad!!!

Cheers
Jenz

Jenz, thanks. I agree, it is a disgusting and dishonest ad.

Dear Balaji
Great imagination, I have seen that ad but writing on that ad with such great imagination is superb.........keep posting more such hilarious posts

Originally Posted by Lalitha Shivaguru

Dear Balajee,

A very thoughtful post but written so humourously. My stomach was paining after all the the laughter. I am sure one day people will my office will label me as NUTS.

Lalitha read my pieces when you are alone. That way only you will be convinced that you are nuts.