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Re:Problems in Gemini's Approach to Diversity by polotics on Saturday February 24, 2024 @02:25PM (#39494409)
You're looking at adverts trying to get an edge of memorability by triggering cognitive dissonance the way they know will on the German general population...
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Re:Problems in Gemini's Approach to Diversity by spidersenses on Saturday February 24, 2024 @03:07PM (#39494734)
That would be a very positive interpretation of the intention behind the strategy. Who would really buy a product where the manufacturer tries to provoke them?

For a historical example have a look at Gillette's failed marketing campaign from a few years ago:

https://time.com/5503156/gillette-razors-toxic-masculinity/

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