Class discussion about advertisements

In todays class we discussed a lot about hidden advertisements in movies and tv shows. It was interesting to see how many advertisements there are in movies/tv shows, but at the same time I have to admit while I have noticed these, I dont really care that much. I dont find it rude that advertisements are in our movies-they have been for a really long time. Its not like I will suddenly see a product being displayed in my movie and want to shut it off. The products dont necessarily mean anything, it is just another way for businesses to sell products since the reduction of commercials has been limited with new technology. In my opinion it doesnt take anything away from the message of plot of the movie. Its not like our movie is being paused so an entire set of commercials can play, or that we are paying to sit in a theater in see a set of newly released advertisements. I think that the products that are shown in movies make it more relatable because advertisements are everywhere around us, and always have been. 

As for the Facebook ads being determined by the information that you put on your profile, that is a little bit creepy and offensive. Just because we are women doesnt mean we want to lose weight, wear uggs, get free makeup, or test a free apple computer. But while some ads are way off base a few-you have to admit it ladies-do cross your minds as interesting, even though we would never click on them. Like the advertisements displaying wedding rings, meeting cute singles, winning a free spa date, etc. I suppose that businesses are just trying to show advertisements that revolve around the status quo with the information we have presented on our profiles, and while its annoying and sometimes wrong they are just doing their jobs. We block out commercials and advertisements every single day, looks like we just have to keep ignoring them and move on.