Fatties and feminists are the only ones that can find a reason to complain about this.
I know, my point was that the lady in the ad did not need the bike because she was already looking good.
Also wouldn't the ad make more sense with an overweight woman riding the bike for a year and showing the progress she made?
This lady already looks good and a year later still looks good.
I know, my point was that the lady in the ad did not need the bike because she was already looking good.
Just like the one where the couple lives in a multi million dollar house in Aspen, CO, and the husband buys 2 $60,000 GMCs.My problem with this ad, and other ones like this is they are always in a HUGE house that most people can't afford, and you are trying to sell a bike that costs like 2500 not including the membership per month, and you use an actress that obviously works out before getting this bike. Not many people can relate to that situation.
My problem with this ad, and other ones like this is they are always in a HUGE house that most people can't afford, and you are trying to sell a bike that costs like 2500 not including the membership per month, and you use an actress that obviously works out before getting this bike. Not many people can relate to that situation.
I think that was part of the push back. She was already super fit and making it seem like she had a "journey" to better fitness? Took you a year to make no visible progress, lol. Also her sort of......approval-seeking behavior toward the spouse, like she's doing this for him. That's a little icky. I've gotten plenty of workout stuff for gifts - have stuff I want this year - nothing wrong with that if the person wants it. But if DH got me a workout bike so I could look better for him because that's what he wants......nah.
Though I think had they cast someone of a bigger body size.......it'd be even more outrage. Next time show her trying to workout at 5am or getting interrupted during naptime or while a toddler is trying to climb all over it. That would be more relatable. Also, because it would good to know if the toddler can ride too. Otherwise nobody's getting anything done.
If they had shown naked before/after pictures I would have been on board. I couldn't see progress. Why would I buy soemthing that makes no visible difference after a year of dedicated use?
Like someone else said, we don't know the back story. Maybe the Peleton enabled her to go on a Twinkie/Dr. Pepper diet and maintain her figure.
While I don't disagree with any of this, we are talking about a thirty second commercial here. Hard to develop a ton of depth of character in thirty seconds.
Exercise and routine has many benefits that don’t show up in just how your body looks.
oh definitely. I think they just tried to do as jbindm said and it falls flat. It's just weird to me. What did she gain or how did it change her? She did a tri? Got into a consistent workout with a busy lifestyle? Spend less time on the stupid vlogging and show me how it helped her reach a goal or how it's way better than the gym because you can get 20 minutes in while dinner is going and your kids are playing. It just seems very dramatic and IDK, cringey? You're nervous to get on the thing but then document every ride to show your hubby how much you loved it. All while looking very pained in a room that makes me want to know where you live that seems both near tropical and all four seasons weather. Not outrage worthy but definitely parody worthy. I hope SNL takes advantage.
The ad is not offensive at all, but as you point out, does illustrate what Peloton sells.Sure. But I don't think overweight people exist in the Peloton universe. That's part of the reason the commercial is so incredibly stupid. It's like they're trying to split the difference between selling a workout lifestyle for beautiful people but also as a means of self improvement and getting in shape. Whatever they were shooting for it missed the mark pretty badly.
Sure. But I don't think overweight people exist in the Peloton universe. That's part of the reason the commercial is so incredibly stupid. It's like they're trying to split the difference between selling a workout lifestyle for beautiful people but also as a means of self improvement and getting in shape. Whatever they were shooting for it missed the mark pretty badly.
oh definitely. I think they just tried to do as jbindm said and it falls flat. It's just weird to me. What did she gain or how did it change her? She did a tri? Got into a consistent workout with a busy lifestyle? Spend less time on the stupid vlogging and show me how it helped her reach a goal or how it's way better than the gym because you can get 20 minutes in while dinner is going and your kids are playing. It just seems very dramatic and IDK, cringey? You're nervous to get on the thing but then document every ride to show your hubby how much you loved it. All while looking very pained in a room that makes me want to know where you live that seems both near tropical and all four seasons weather. Not outrage worthy but definitely parody worthy. I hope SNL takes advantage.
Just like the one where the couple lives in a multi million dollar house in Aspen, CO, and the husband buys 2 $60,000 GMCs.