Kevin
Advertisements always have a double meaning. They may appeal to one end of the spectrum, but in the end all the really want is your money. This can be seen especially with the “Heroes” episode where Micah pours bottled water (a huge polluter) onto a tree. The producers were just advertising the bottled water, while appearing to appeal to the environment.
I noticed that many people were getting heated over the hypocritical argument. However, isn’t this true with most of life. It is rare nowaday to find someone who will actually say that they do not like you. Instead, they will manipulate you and get the most out of you. They will sweet talk you in person, then go and talk behind your back about how much they despise you. Advertisements are the same way. They will appeal to your senses, but they secretely have a hidden agenda of just taking your money.
Unfortunately, Al Gore is even hypocritical. He claims to be an environmentalist and he even won the Nobel Peace Prize for his environmental efforts. However, he tells others to save gas, while he flies on his private jet. Also according to the Wall Street Journal, Gore is one of the biggest polluters of Tennessee. So, how did Gore win the Nobel Prize again? I guess words speak louder than actions.
In the end, you really have to evaluate what people say. It may be wrong and it may be hypocritical, but ads are just bending the rules to appeal to you. People always use double meanings, but it is up to you to figure out what they really mean.
