Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:54     Subject: Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Anonymous wrote:Does anyone know how the supposed uproar started? I think Peloton just created the fake controversy for publicity.


Well that person would be out of a job considering how much it's costed them!
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:49     Subject: Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Does anyone know how the supposed uproar started? I think Peloton just created the fake controversy for publicity.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:21     Subject: Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
The mistake you are all making is that exercise is ONLY about losing weight. Exercise is better than medicine for mental wellbeing, anxiety, depression, etc.

When I finally got around to watching this commercial, I didn’t get what all the fuss is about.

I work out to stay fit, but more than anything, to manage the stress of modern life

The Pelegrín people are clumsy and inept, but they aren’t WRONG about the benefits of sustained physical training.

Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:17     Subject: Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m a liberal woman who is NOT offended by the ad. Heck, I’m even a bit overweight. Here’s my take on the ad: she’s a working mom with a demanding job (just like me) and she and her husband have a high HHI. Her husband knows her friends have Pelotons and she wanted one...even though they have a gym membership and she’s done barre and yoga. But she explained that it would be so much more convenient to have the peloton in the house so she doesn’t need to leave the house and find a sitter since he’s always on work travel or golfing. He obviously doesn’t need the guilt or a fight, so he bought her the peloton. NBD because they can easily afford it.

I think the drama over the ad is ridiculous.

Why must everyone assign malicious intent? Why see evil in everything? Why create issues that don’t exist? So stupid.


I could see her sunken Bambi eyes of a woman with an eating disorder:



I would have preferred if they picked a slightly sturdier looking actress.


Yes! I'm the pp who said I think it has something to do with her look. Her eyes have this pleading "help me" look.


Huh.

I’m guessing they picked her specifically because she has dark features so they could check the diversity box (as opposed to using a blonde hair lady). Point being: there’s simply no way to please everyone.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:12     Subject: Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Anonymous wrote:Let’s face it IRL the bike will get use for five days for the entire year. In 5 years, they will try to sell the bike for full asking price on eBay.


I won't lie. We got a Peloton 18 months ago. I haven't even hit 100 rides yet. I do other tings...gym membership, pilates, hiking. Riding that thing every day of the week isn't ideal...you need to mix it up. But for many, it is better than nothing.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:11     Subject: Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Anonymous wrote:Did the company ever explain what the actual storyline was supposed to be? I am not angry about the ad, I just truly don’t get what the wife supposedly gained in the year. She still seemed pretty unsure about herself when she was showing him the video.


They live off the grid in Montana. If the wife does not get on the bike and peddle there is not electric for the house.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:08     Subject: Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Let’s face it IRL the bike will get use for five days for the entire year. In 5 years, they will try to sell the bike for full asking price on eBay.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:06     Subject: Re:Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Anonymous wrote:This is a much more authentic gift reveal and probably would have made a better commercial...would have saved a ton of money as well.

https://www.facebook.com/patrice.g.parks/videos/10100579416601899/


Now THAT is real. Love it.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:06     Subject: Re:Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Anonymous wrote:She is now in a gin ad

https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/07/us/peloton-ad-ryan-reynolds-gin-trnd/index.html


She is one of those ...I would rather drink my calories.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:03     Subject: Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Did the company ever explain what the actual storyline was supposed to be? I am not angry about the ad, I just truly don’t get what the wife supposedly gained in the year. She still seemed pretty unsure about herself when she was showing him the video.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 09:02     Subject: Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I’m a liberal woman who is NOT offended by the ad. Heck, I’m even a bit overweight. Here’s my take on the ad: she’s a working mom with a demanding job (just like me) and she and her husband have a high HHI. Her husband knows her friends have Pelotons and she wanted one...even though they have a gym membership and she’s done barre and yoga. But she explained that it would be so much more convenient to have the peloton in the house so she doesn’t need to leave the house and find a sitter since he’s always on work travel or golfing. He obviously doesn’t need the guilt or a fight, so he bought her the peloton. NBD because they can easily afford it.

I think the drama over the ad is ridiculous.

Why must everyone assign malicious intent? Why see evil in everything? Why create issues that don’t exist? So stupid.


I could see her sunken Bambi eyes of a woman with an eating disorder:



I would have preferred if they picked a slightly sturdier looking actress.


Yes! I'm the pp who said I think it has something to do with her look. Her eyes have this pleading "help me" look.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 08:59     Subject: Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Anonymous wrote:I’m a liberal woman who is NOT offended by the ad. Heck, I’m even a bit overweight. Here’s my take on the ad: she’s a working mom with a demanding job (just like me) and she and her husband have a high HHI. Her husband knows her friends have Pelotons and she wanted one...even though they have a gym membership and she’s done barre and yoga. But she explained that it would be so much more convenient to have the peloton in the house so she doesn’t need to leave the house and find a sitter since he’s always on work travel or golfing. He obviously doesn’t need the guilt or a fight, so he bought her the peloton. NBD because they can easily afford it.

I think the drama over the ad is ridiculous.

Why must everyone assign malicious intent? Why see evil in everything? Why create issues that don’t exist? So stupid.


I could see her sunken Bambi eyes of a woman with an eating disorder:



I would have preferred if they picked a slightly sturdier looking actress.
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 08:56     Subject: Re:Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
Anonymous wrote:She is now in a gin ad

https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/07/us/peloton-ad-ryan-reynolds-gin-trnd/index.html


Ok that's pretty funny
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 08:54     Subject: Re:Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
She is now in a gin ad

https://www.cnn.com/2019/12/07/us/peloton-ad-ryan-reynolds-gin-trnd/index.html
Anonymous
Post 12/07/2019 08:54     Subject: Re:Peloton Holiday ad sparks criticism
This is a much more authentic gift reveal and probably would have made a better commercial...would have saved a ton of money as well.

https://www.facebook.com/patrice.g.parks/videos/10100579416601899/