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July 11th, 2008

Now I believe that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and people have the right to look anyway that wish, but I think this one went a little to far in preying on those who obviously have a negative image of themselves.

It really pains my heart when I see someone being exploited when they are weak and the continuous effort made in keeping them that way.

Being at times what could be considered an over-protective father, I would like to share this thought…true love only comes by being yourself, not when you alter yourself.

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  • 1. najeeba  |  July 11th, 2008 at 4:29 AM

    First!
    http://www.najeestyle.com
    http://www.theceelist.com

  • 2. najeeba  |  July 11th, 2008 at 4:31 AM

    Thats crazy as hell, the another girl looks better anyway!

  • 3. KnowsAll  |  July 11th, 2008 at 9:30 AM

    And when he get on..he gonna leave ya ass for a white girl… what? Ya’ll thought that was just a clever line???

    come on thats just how the game be…so I think you ladies should take note and step your game up…

  • 4. jodi  |  July 11th, 2008 at 10:25 AM

    omg im … im … holy crap wtf!!!! That’s horrific!

  • 5. B  |  July 11th, 2008 at 3:16 PM

    Your post reminds me of Dove’s “Campaign for Real Beauty”

    Check out my post on it… <3

    http://blondearexic.blogspot.com/2008/07/what-is-real-beauty.html

  • 6. Young Mind  |  July 11th, 2008 at 3:53 PM

    Fuck dat!! I’m rollin wit the DARK skin shawty… she WAY hotter!!

  • 7. NT  |  July 11th, 2008 at 3:57 PM

    I’m thinking this is a joke, but if it’s not this commercial is not suprising. To my knowledge, there is an obsession among women in India with having lighter skin, because they deem it more beautiful (as you can see in this video, and I’m assuming this phenomenon is what you’re referring to when you say “preying on those who obviously have a negative image of themselves”). Now I can see why.

    This ad is crazy! “White beauty”? LMFAO! That other woman (playing the dumpee) was fuckin’ gorgeous. And what’s crazier is that she is much lighter than many Indian women (millions and millions and more millions of them), so imagine how they must feel by seeing something like that? Let’s just say that product is going to sell pretty well in India. The Man never ceases to enforce his plan.

    “White beauty to give you a radiant pinkish- white glow–pale white or pinkish white…you choose”. LMAO! I mean, it’s not funny, but it’s so ridiculous you can’t help but laugh. And then the sad, depressing music in the background. Wow.

  • 8. NT  |  July 11th, 2008 at 4:03 PM

    Oh yeah, and I agree with that last line about true love. And not only true love with someone else, but also true SELF-love. Which is a love everyone needs to find, because when you have the self-love, the fact that someone else doesn’t love you for who you are doesn’t have the same negative impact.

  • 9. The present and the Future!  |  July 11th, 2008 at 6:03 PM

    Well rapper Yung Berg seems to agree… he doest like “Dark Butts” as calls them and only prefers women lighter than him..
    http://www.worldstarhiphop.com/videos/video.php?v=wshhD962O2eZzs6×3662

    he recently apologized but how can u apologize for the way u feel?

  • 10. leandra  |  July 12th, 2008 at 5:10 AM

    WOW…totally overboard. I refuse to believe that White people don’t see how they negatively impact the self-image of…every race!

    This is vile…completely disgusting work by Ponds.

  • 11. I_Disagree_with_everyone  |  July 12th, 2008 at 2:20 PM

    Everyone please think about what you’re saying..this is the “Think Movement” this isn’t Bossip or TMZ. let’s try to have a certain level of intelligence when commenting.

    Now, I’m quite sure if they were to say “Black Beauty” you mf’s would be applauding, but since it says “white beauty” it’s evil and destructive? And nobody sees a problem with that huh?

    The product is for those who want to achieve a certain look. They didn’t say this is how everyone needs to look…they didn’t say this is the standard of beauty…it’s a fucking Commerical…it’s marketing. if its not for you, then here’s a radical idea…don’t buy the shit.

    *this comment has been commissioned and sponsored by Pond’s, a family company. Except for that last part…please buy our shit. we got bills too.

  • 12. NT  |  July 12th, 2008 at 3:33 PM

    ^LOL @ the disclaimer.

  • 13. leandra  |  July 13th, 2008 at 1:04 AM

    Everyone please think about what you’re saying..this is the “Think Movement� this isn’t Bossip or TMZ. let’s try to have a certain level of intelligence when commenting.

    Now, I’m quite sure if they were to say “Black Beauty� you mf’s would be applauding, but since it says “white beauty� it’s evil and destructive? And nobody sees a problem with that huh?

    The product is for those who want to achieve a certain look. They didn’t say this is how everyone needs to look…they didn’t say this is the standard of beauty…it’s a fucking Commerical…it’s marketing. if its not for you, then here’s a radical idea…don’t buy the shit.

    Actually, I would only applaud a company that was marketing the idea “Black Beauty” to Black people because the idea then would be to promote a sense of pride, not of shame and inferiority. It is completely destructive and insensitive, as well as evil, to market the concept of White beauty being at the top of the hierarchy to people who are naturally darker complected.

    What’s being criticized isn’t the product alone. In that case, if the shoe doesn’t fit, don’t wear it. What is rightfully deserving of criticism, however, is the message being packaged with the commercial in order to obtain sales. The whole premise of that video was to indicate that if she were a white beauty and not a pink beauty, her man would’ve returned to her.

    Read anything about copywriting or marketing and you’ll understand that emotional impulses sell products. Why? Because emotions often times overrule logic. If you think that the emotional card Pond’s is pulling here is level and not underhanded, then think again.

    True, those being marketed should use critical thought when watching this commercial, but its important to understand the historical importance of complexion in India.

    Why is it that the only people/entities that get applauded for causing detriment to others are companies and then it’s written off as “smart business” if the venture is successful??

  • 14. daina Hannibal  |  July 16th, 2008 at 8:26 PM

    OMG is right!!! This was all wrong!….


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