Happy? Fathers Day
Ever think about how insidiously private enterprise shapes our personal lives? Well sometimes, all subtlety is lost - especially in this country.Case in point: Father's Day in Malaysia will be celebrated next Sunday June 11th. While Mothers were feted with carnations, perfumes, jewellery and fashion on their day last month, guess what one advertiser felt would be appropriate to celebrate Fathers' Day?
Here's the ad (from Saturday's the Star newspaper) for you to have a long hard look at:
Yep, fathers, read it and weep. Among the items suggested as suitable gifts for us are a deluxe wheelchair, adult diapers and above all... an "ERECAID ESTEEM VACUUM THERAPY system", no doubt to make the Mrs. happy as well!
Happy Father's Day!
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posted by hew @ 9:32 pm
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