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Vermont Teddy Bear Commercial - Valentine's Day

Deb1010yetagain — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 04:25:44 GMT

I hate that commercial with the 4 foot teddy bear and the guy narrating saying "don't buy her chocolate she'll just complain you're making her fat." Well, I can't think of anything more useless for an adult female than a 4 foot stuffed animal. What's your opinion?

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daisyk — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 04:30:25 GMT

I agree. I'm not a fan of Valentine's Day to begin with.

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Alsee — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 04:40:33 GMT

I guess I'm just a kid at heart. I've been given two Vermont teddy bears and love them. I'd rather receive them than flowers or candy.

I'm not into jewelry - give me a teddy bear any day.

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HappyDaze — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 04:42:05 GMT

Funny, this commerical was just on and I actually laughed at how ridiculous and full of stereotypes the commerical had. I honestly can't believe there is a commercial like that in this day and age. Silly.

ETA: I have no problem getting a stuffed animal as a gift and have no real thoughts on that. I just didn't appreciate the stereotypes.

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Desertdi — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 05:09:07 GMT

I live in a small house (casita)..........have no place for one of those BIG bears. They end up in the "donations"............

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Kachina624 — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 06:12:24 GMT

I think it's insulting the intelligence of women to suggest they'd be excited about receiving what is essentially a child's toy. Why don't they market them as gifts for men?

@Desertdi I agree, Di. Anything like that I received would be sleeping on the patio.

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Desertdi — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 06:33:14 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I think it's insulting the intelligence of women to suggest they'd be excited about receiving what is essentially a child's toy. Why don't they market them as gifts for men?

@Desertdi I agree, Di. Anything like that I received would be sleeping on the patio.

@Kachina624 I'm laughing so hard! I got two in a row.....from the same guy. I was wondering if he did.....or didn't.....notice the first one was gone(!)

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Katyq — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 08:38:24 GMT

Yes I hate that commercial too. Especially at the end when they tell the guy something like it will pay off for him while showing the lady in her red nighty.

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Pook — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 12:37:47 GMT

I may be growing older but I will never grow up and would prefer that bear to anything else. While I would appreciate any gift, jewelry won't impress me (and useless to me) nor will flowers (the most useless gift ever for me) as then I have to keep them around until they fall apart (no real purpose to me). I do like a good chocolate candy but the bear would be better. My SO always gets me stuffed animals (sometimes for no special reason) and I truly appreciate them and love every one! Most jewelry will just sit in a box, flowers don't last (thank goodness) and while I like chocolates, I have no will power and would prefer not to have them around. We all have different tastes and what one likes others won't. Embrace the differences. Actually, I don't really want gifts and my SO treats me great every day and that's more than enough for me!

It definitely is a correct sterotype that men run to get flowers and candy. Just look at all the flower delivers or lines at the flower shops and candy stores. That is what they are told they must get for Valentine's Day and many women expect it - or else!!!

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CelticCrafter — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:42:08 GMT

Not even when I was 12 would I have wanted one...

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qualitygal — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:49:35 GMT

@Deb1010yetagain, I know!!! I agree. I have to LOL because, all I can think of is, where do you store that thing? and doesn't the guy want all those hugs? LOL

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AngusandBuddhasMom — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 13:58:56 GMT

I don't think it is feeling like a child so your OK with the Bear. It is the stereotypes used in the commercial that are beyond insulting. They use the same rude bias for selling those Pajamma Grams. I don't know if it is the same company but it is just stupid. But clearly the ads are written by some neanderthal I hope it is just tongue and cheek. But I doubt it. There are women who find this great.

These commercials have been on for years and I to have recieved my share of bears. I like flowers but then again my family owns Garden Centers so that has never been a stretch to receive arrangements, shrubs and plants. For me I like jewlery

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Deb1010yetagain — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:50:26 GMT

If you live in Florida and want one of the giant teddy bears, you can get one for $9,99 at Goodwill. I was perusing the Goodwill site ( http://www.shopgoodwill.com/auctions/Vermont-Teddy-Bear-54-Tall-Teddy-Bear-27457718.html ) and actually found one -- it must be meant to be.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:06:54 GMT

Who in their right mind would want a big stuffed bear? Maybe if I was 10. Any guy willing to spend $99 dollars on such a crummy gift is a loser.

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SeaMaiden — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 14:58:50 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:
I think it's insulting the intelligence of women to suggest they'd be excited about receiving what is essentially a child's toy. Why don't they market them as gifts for men?

@Desertdi I agree, Di. Anything like that I received would be sleeping on the patio.

For men they would only want a blow up doll, not a bear. LOL!

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silkyk — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 15:12:45 GMT

Forget the bear. Bring me See's chocolate! That big ole 3 pound RED heart will do just fine.

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gmkb — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:02:36 GMT

I would not want one either.

A couple of years ago we took a tour of the Vt. Teddy Bear Co. The tour guide was telling us that you could request any message, clothing, color of bear. She said the most unusual she had seen had been a guy order a bear for Valentines Day and the message on the bear's shirt said "I am breaking up with you."

He could have saved himself $100, manned up, and told her face to face.

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LilacTree — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:08:46 GMT

I've seen this commercial twice so far this morning, and I really dislike it. There's something sleazy about it, but I can't put my finger on it. All I know is I would hate getting something like that for any reason.

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hennypenny — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:13:24 GMT

mr henny and I have been together for forty years. He buys me glorious flower arrangements and lovely jewelry, but the things I love the most are stuffed animals. mr henny collects teddy bears. I still have a two and a half foot tall steiff bear from my seventh Birthday.

Now---I have not seen the commercial, but it can't be as bad as the sexist Carl's Jr. commercials.

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momtochloe — Wed, 03 Feb 2016 17:15:00 GMT

@Alsee wrote:
I guess I'm just a kid at heart. I've been given two Vermont teddy bears and love them. I'd rather receive them than flowers or candy.
I'm not into jewelry - give me a teddy bear any day.

I think the more normal size bears are adorable and can be a lovely remembrance of a special occasion but the next place a four foot bear would be sitting if I were to receive one would be at Goodwill so someone could really enjoy it or make a great gift for a little one . . . .