Tag Archives: a.a. brill

breaking the rules: puffs of dissent

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Dave

Although Edward Bernays ingeniously transformed a part of cigarette advertising into a feminist symbol with his “torches of freedom” campaign, cigarettes have always been a man’s prerogative, an inexpensive privilege to help the male define his identity. Where for women … Continue reading →

Posted in Feature Article, Ideas/Opinion, Marketing/Advertising/Media | Tagged a.a. brill, cigarette advertising, Edward Bernays, ellsworth vines, Gil Scott-Heron, Iggy Pop, joseph heath, Joshua Glenn, Ken Kesey, Leo Burnett, matt weiland, Thomas Frank, thomas frank the baffler | Leave a comment

faster than a speeding….chicken?

Posted on April 6, 2011 by Dave

We’re not moving very fast are we? Come on, bus driver! Lets get going! Can a bus actually be slower than a running chicken? …Strange visitor from another planet with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men…. or … Continue reading →