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Thanks, Arbys

12th February 2009

Thanks, Arbys

posted in Feminist Topics, Pop Culture |

For giving me yet another example to use in my American history colloquium paper that addresses, in part, how women’s bodies are depicted as pieces of meat for male consumption. You’ve captured the thrust of my argument perfectly.

As seen in the new Sports Illustrated issue this month…

Arbys Burgers as Boobs ad
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  1. 1 On February 12th, 2009, Sara A said:

    Also their icon looks like an erect penis and they use it like that in their commercials.

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 9:30 am

  2. 2 On February 12th, 2009, Shell524 said:

    Just…. Wow. Consider sending that in to Bitch magazine?

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 9:40 am

  3. 3 On February 12th, 2009, kqm said:

    Also nice: “What a tease.” is the lede in their ad copy. What a combo!

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 10:30 am

  4. 4 On February 12th, 2009, April D said:

    This ad gives me a huge squick factor vibe even before pulling apart all the awful allusions to women as food; though maybe it is that very connection giving me such a huge “Blah, whaaaa???” feeling.

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 11:33 am

  5. 5 On February 12th, 2009, Bree said:

    Between this and the recent commercial with the woman serving her husband/boyfriend in bed while wearing an Arby’s uniform, selling sex is the way they’re trying to stand out from McDonald’s, Burger King, and other major fast-food chains. I wonder what they’ll do next.

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 12:12 pm

  6. 6 On February 12th, 2009, Fairy Berry said:

    I have a question that has nothing to do with this blog. But what do you do if someone really close to you always calls you fat? Let me know!

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 12:31 pm

  7. 7 On February 12th, 2009, jasmine said:

    fairy berry: tell them thank you, if they say it wasn’t a compliment ask them, “why?” and when they tell you their reasons, reply to them one by one and let them know how wrong they are. ;)

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 12:38 pm

  8. 8 On February 12th, 2009, Tangerina said:

    Gross.

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 1:02 pm

  9. 9 On February 12th, 2009, Courtney said:

    there. are. no.words…

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 1:34 pm

  10. 10 On February 12th, 2009, Rachel2 said:

    Damn. Arby’s has reached new lows…

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 3:10 pm

  11. 11 On February 12th, 2009, Rachel2 said:

    …And no, they would NEVER give the implication of making one of their products cover the male genetalia…

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 3:11 pm

  12. 12 On February 12th, 2009, Living400lbs said:

    But what do you do if someone really close to you always calls you fat? Let me know!

    If they mean it as a simple descriptive, then it doesn’t have to a problem – unless you’re uncomfortable with it, at which point you should say something.

    If they mean it as an insult, why are you close to them?

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 8:01 pm

  13. 13 On February 12th, 2009, Limor said:

    Vomit.

    “Also their icon looks like an erect penis”

    Laughing my ass off.

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 8:03 pm

  14. 14 On February 12th, 2009, Anna said:

    Does Carol Adams have this one in her slideshow yet?

    posted on February 12th, 2009 at 8:07 pm

  15. 15 On February 13th, 2009, Charlynn said:

    Wow. Uh, lame.

    posted on February 13th, 2009 at 1:02 am

  16. 16 On February 13th, 2009, Lenore said:

    Does Ms. magazine still do their “No Comment” section? It’s been a long time since I’ve read it (they pissed me off one too many times).

    posted on February 13th, 2009 at 5:10 am

  17. 17 On February 14th, 2009, Melissa said:

    Never went to Arby’s to begin with and well I guess I know why!

    posted on February 14th, 2009 at 2:15 am

  18. 18 On February 16th, 2009, Ducky said:

    Meh.

    Those burgers could never be as big as MY boobs.

    posted on February 16th, 2009 at 12:07 am

  19. 19 On February 16th, 2009, Emily said:

    This is so wrong!

    posted on February 16th, 2009 at 12:56 pm

  20. 20 On February 18th, 2009, CassandraSays said:

    Argh! This makes me want to punch someone, actually pretty much everyone involved in its creation.

    Hands off my boobs, sports fans. No, they are not for sale, nor are they tasty treats.

    posted on February 18th, 2009 at 12:42 am

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