First, though, on my reading of the mommy blogs, I'm not quite sure why I'm so intrigued by these mommies and their kids, born and soon to be born. Maybe because I'm fascinated that these people would share such personal stuff so openly. Possibly because I have no idea what's going on in that realm, and if I ever want to have a kid someday, maybe I should learn. Or maybe because their kids are cute. Who knows.
Anyway, onto the ad. It's an American Apparel ad, so the fact that it is what it is should not come as a surprise. I can't say I've ever really liked an American Apparel ad--average, non-make-upped people in nondescript cotton clothes just don't do it for me.
This one doesn't just not do it for me, it makes me want to barf and laugh at the same time:
Isn't that just horrible? Who the fuck would dress like that? And if it's warm enough to prance around in a unitard, aren't the leggings a bit superfluous? I don't think anyone that pregnant is going to be pulling off any "Fame" moves any time soon.
Based on the sheer ridiculousness of the ad, I clicked on the "here" link, just to see what other "comfy and cute" looks they offered, and let me tell you, you're looking at about the best of it.
I then started looking at other stuff on the site, including new styles "coming soon"--among them, and I kid you not, was a hair bow. Like the ones you wore in your hair in the late 80s.
When I saw that, I was all, "Fuck you American Apparel. I'm done with this shit."
And even though I have never owned a piece of American Apparel clothing, I am. Done. With that shit.
4 comments:
whoooo-weeee,that is one ugly article of clothing. can't say i've ever felt need for a unitard, and i don't think pregnancy will be the thing that gets me there either!
which mommy-blog were you reading? i am becoming fascinated with them now too.
a) I think I'm scarred for life from that ad.
b) American Apparel is one of the few clothing stores in the MOA that I never have been in, nor do I have any desire to - ever.
c) I once read in interview with the owner/founder of Am. Apparel and he was this smarmy, greasy 70's throwback that took pride in the fact that he slept with many of his female staffers and often got blow jobs from them in the office. He saw it as their obligation to him, in a way.
Gross.
seriously? i'm speechless. how does this store even survive?
haha. i had the same idea in January.
first time visitor (via whiskeymarie) and i like what i see. your latest post had me adding a few more things to the 'before i get pregnant checklist' #17- make sure all friends and relatives are already married or non-committed, as to avoid a sober wedding experience.
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