LAMPlatoon | Ads on notice

LAMPlatoon: Teleflora–What’s for Sale?

What’s for sale in this ad? It’s a little hard to tell… This video was created by The LAMP as part of a media literacy workshop. It is intended as a criticism of and commentary on this advertisement. The goal of this video is to encourage and persuade advertising firms …

LAMPlatoon: Fiat 500 Abarth, Lost in Translation

Find out what got lost in translation in the Super Bowl 2012 Fiat commercial. This video was created by The LAMP as part of a media literacy workshop. It is intended as a criticism of and commentary on this advertisement. The goal of this video is to encourage and persuade …

LAMPlatoon: 2012 Budweiser Big Game Commercial

Millions of people worldwide dream of being professional athletes, and the fanfare that comes with it. You could say Budweiser did these hockey players a favor by giving them a taste of the pro leagues, but what happens when they learn the whole thing was a lie staged just to …

LAMPlatoon: A Dream Car. For Real Life.

Ever wonder what the average man dreams about? Find out in this car ad from Super Bowl 2012, and get a taste of some top stereotypes for what makes a man. This video was created by The LAMP as part of a media literacy workshop. It is intended as a …

LAMPlatoon: Dr. Pepper Men

Dr. Pepper recently rolled out Dr. Pepper Ten as part of their effort to bring healthier beverage options to their consumers. That must mean their advertising campaign follows the same sense of corporate responsibility, right? They wouldn’t undermine it with horrendous, phobic, sexist messaging, would they? Related videos about how …

LAMPlatoon: My Little Plastic

Another young LAMPlatoon lady looks behind the glitz used to sell toys, finding little more than glorified plastic and misplaced values. Check out some other LAMPlatoon broken commercials for My Little Pony:LAMPlatoon: Boo MLP! or LAMPlatoon: Pink?!? Then, check out a LAMPlatoon ad for Transformers, also made by Hasbro: Transforming …

LAMPlatoon: Snickering

Teen LAMPlatoon members have some questions regarding what this commercial says about girls, football and the value of candy. It practically snickers at the idea of women and sports! Love this ad? Tell the people who made it to keep up the good work. Hate it? Tell them to change …

LAMPlatoon: Boo MLP!

A young girl in LAMPlatoon has some harsh words for Princess Celestia, and the assumptions made about what girls should enjoy. Check out some other LAMPlatoon broken commercials for My Little Pony, also owned by Hasbro: LAMPlatoon: My Little Plastic or LAMPlatoon: Pink?!?. Then check out a LAMPlatoon ad for …