Tuesday, July 8, 2008

why is this necessary?

One of my favorite bloggers, Skrocki of Sun Tech, has this section on her blog called "why is this necessary". And although she is a fairly serious tech blogger, she has a great sense of humor.

While surfing the web today on a wedding registry mission - I came across this on Macy's website.

In strictly Skrocki fashion, it forced me to blurt out - "Why is this necessary?!?!" at my desk. Marketed as a "3 in 1 Snuggle Wrap" it appears to be, simply put, a couch potato body bag.

I'd like to write a new campaign for 3 in 1. If granted such an exciting assignment, I think I would reposition it as this:

If you are committed to becoming a sloth and disappearing into your couch after snagging your man, then register for this couch-potato body bag - available in numerous flattering colors. Pouch for potato chips and beer holder optional.
Also, what is up with that tie?? Is that the tab that you unzip the 3 in 1 with? Also, I'm not sure the model with the sultry look is communicating to the right audience. I think a dude with a mullet and a beer in hand would be more appropriate. But maybe that's just me...

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Ok, maybe this means I am already a couch potato but... I want one!!! That looks great. It may not be sexy, but neither are flannies or tracky dacks or both together when it is really cold. By the way, I don't think the "tie" is actually a tie, I think it is just the zip and her sleeve but the way the picture is taken makes it look like a tie. But seriously, that looks so nice and warm, would be good for those cold nights breastfeeding as well....