I think it’s different from “Been in a car accident?” because at least the accident lawyers aren’t saying, “Life’s short - get rear-ended on the highway!” with pictures of a sporty new car you can trade up to.
Personally, I think it’s sick. Divorce is sometimes necessary, but shouldn’t be advertised like any other new product out there. Spouses aren’t something to dump for a new model just because life is short. If life’s that short, don’t get married in the first place.
And on my blog today, I get annoyed because the Pope blames homosexual committed relationships. Oh right sure…that’s the reason, that’s the problem. (insert eyeroll)
I don’t care how funny this guy thinks he is…that’s not funny.
It doesn’t effect me at all. But I have to say that with all the media attention it has stirred up the law firm has gotten EXACTLY what they wanted: PUBLICITY.
Offensive for sure. But on the bright side, it’s good to live in a country with freedom of speech. They can put up their billboard and we can bitch about it online. Thank you, America.
I was pretty appalled earlier today, when I saw this post on Bloglines; sadly, my computer was fritzing out pretty badly and I couldn’t click through to comment then.
Now that I can and I have had a while to think it over, I agree with the sentiment to a certain degree (Although the pictures accompanying it change the meaning of the sentiment quite a bit): if you are in a miserable marriage that you cannot fix, life is, indeed, too short to live in misery.
Sadly, as I said, I know that wasn’t what they meant in this case.
And it’s also sad because it is disrespectful not only of marriage, but of people with normal everyday bodies.
Those muscles look like a lot of trouble to me. If you’re that into yourself, then you can’t be that into your marriage. The reality of the message is all too real…sad, but true.
We’re humored by it b/c we are so desensitized. “I Love Lucy” doesn’t do it for us anymore. Now we need to degrade and cut down what is good. It is a testament to misery rather than humor, in my opinion.
Life’s short.
Screw something that looks nice.
Get 15 minutes of play for a lifetime of despair.
But yea, it did its job.
Those women probably though this over for a good while and made the decision KNOWING that sign would come down.
Those of you who have been divorced could get offended at that…it glorifies cheaters. They should have put pictures of betrayed family members up there because their lives are also short…and torn apart.
Caption should have said “Life is short to worry about good character.”
Whoever paid for that ad agrees with the message because it makes money (the love of money is the root of all evil.) What goes around has a funny way of coming back at ya!
I wonder what I’m supposed to do with that gay guy if I get a divorce?
Or am I supposed to go gay myself and get with that honey?
It’s all too confusing, I’ll just stay married.
Wait. I’ve been cheated. I did get my divorce, just like the told me to, but I did not get the boobs or the guy with the washboard abs that they promised I’d get. This is an outrage! I want what’s due me!
For real? I hope they didn’t pay their advertising firm very much money to design that. Hopefully most people have the sense to realize even if you divorce it doesn’t guarantee you’ll end up with porn star.
I live near Chicago and that billboard has raised hackles like heck around here. One look at those rippling muscles and I wanted to trade in the hubby. But then I realized he probably is gazing at the gal and thinking the same thing about the wifey.
I, uh, don’t think that those are the ‘new spouses,’ Iz. lmao. I think those might be pics of the ‘Irreconcilable Differences.’
My dark-humor, irreverent self had a chuckle. Just because it’s so–out there and over the top, I feel like it’s just ridiculous, really. I feel like it might be an ‘Only in America’ moment.
I am so sick of flesh as sales tool. Car? Cleavage! Trucks? Tits! Love seats? Low cut blouse! That said, it’s an effective way of getting cheap press that falls into some people’s idea of any press is good press.
This billboard is so reminiscent of the “False Advertising” debate that raged about a year ago. Spouse not as attractive as you’d like? Trade him/her in on a new model. Sadly, I think most men/women are a little deluded about exactly how much better of a model they’d be able to attract once they’ve gotten rid of the old one.
Yeah, the hubbie and I saw that on the news. Apparently the sign was taken down, the law firm claimed that they didn’t get a permit to put that up. Yeah right! Can you say poor taste and lots of bad publicity made them take that down.
What a sleezebag law firm!
Heard that the sign was torn down by unknown sources…too bad!
ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww
Um… uh… er… (I’m speechless!)
Were they really that hard up for clients?
Life’s short, get a DIVORCE?? Who the hell was the ad wizard who came up with that one??? How about, “Life’s short. LOVE EACH OTHER”.
Why is that any different from the billboards and commercials saying “Been in a car accident?”
It’s a divorce lawyer promoting his business. I don’t like it, but I’m also not in the market for a divorce (I would need to get married first).
I don’t have a problem with it.
I think it’s different from “Been in a car accident?” because at least the accident lawyers aren’t saying, “Life’s short - get rear-ended on the highway!” with pictures of a sporty new car you can trade up to.
Personally, I think it’s sick. Divorce is sometimes necessary, but shouldn’t be advertised like any other new product out there. Spouses aren’t something to dump for a new model just because life is short. If life’s that short, don’t get married in the first place.
I got a divorce, and I don’t look like that. Can I sue?
An anti-divorce group should put up an opposing billboard featuring some of the real personals ads out there. THAT would keep people married.
Dis. gusting.
WTF?
BLECH
And on my blog today, I get annoyed because the Pope blames homosexual committed relationships. Oh right sure…that’s the reason, that’s the problem. (insert eyeroll)
I don’t care how funny this guy thinks he is…that’s not funny.
Divorce isn’t fun or funny.
what a great society we live in!
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Ahh, finally I can post a comment. Sweet.
And I don’t even have anything much to say.
Just — that ad is vile.
pathetic
wtf?!?!! that is fucking bullshit. pisses me off. what a bunch of fucking assholes.
Item #3,946,287,995(a) of what is wrong with this world.
It doesn’t effect me at all. But I have to say that with all the media attention it has stirred up the law firm has gotten EXACTLY what they wanted: PUBLICITY.
Well, they’re getting the attention they wanted, I’m sure. But, man, what the hell is wrong with people?
Holy cow! That’s all I can say. Horrible.
Offensive for sure. But on the bright side, it’s good to live in a country with freedom of speech. They can put up their billboard and we can bitch about it online. Thank you, America.
Kinda funny and gross all at the same time! Didn’t think it was possible.
What’s surprising is this was put up by an all female law firm..it does get your attention, which is what they want. (it made national news)
But I think it’s pretty tasteless.
My reaction: I laughed.
I mean, I totally agree with most of the comments here. It is pretty tasteless but it is also funny.
I was pretty appalled earlier today, when I saw this post on Bloglines; sadly, my computer was fritzing out pretty badly and I couldn’t click through to comment then.
Now that I can and I have had a while to think it over, I agree with the sentiment to a certain degree (Although the pictures accompanying it change the meaning of the sentiment quite a bit): if you are in a miserable marriage that you cannot fix, life is, indeed, too short to live in misery.
Sadly, as I said, I know that wasn’t what they meant in this case.
And it’s also sad because it is disrespectful not only of marriage, but of people with normal everyday bodies.
OK, I did laugh at first because it is so utterly ridiculous…and sleazy. But it did it’s job, didn’t it? Actually, sad.
Those muscles look like a lot of trouble to me. If you’re that into yourself, then you can’t be that into your marriage. The reality of the message is all too real…sad, but true.
that’s just pure bad taste.
(and that guy is sooo not my type anyway…he)
I wonder if it comes with a complimentary gym membership and a free months supply of Hoodia
I don’t know whether to laugh or cry. ewwww!
We’re humored by it b/c we are so desensitized. “I Love Lucy” doesn’t do it for us anymore. Now we need to degrade and cut down what is good. It is a testament to misery rather than humor, in my opinion.
Life’s short.
Screw something that looks nice.
Get 15 minutes of play for a lifetime of despair.
But yea, it did its job.
Those women probably though this over for a good while and made the decision KNOWING that sign would come down.
Those of you who have been divorced could get offended at that…it glorifies cheaters. They should have put pictures of betrayed family members up there because their lives are also short…and torn apart.
Caption should have said “Life is short to worry about good character.”
Whoever paid for that ad agrees with the message because it makes money (the love of money is the root of all evil.) What goes around has a funny way of coming back at ya!
I wonder what I’m supposed to do with that gay guy if I get a divorce?
Or am I supposed to go gay myself and get with that honey?
It’s all too confusing, I’ll just stay married.
Wait. I’ve been cheated. I did get my divorce, just like the told me to, but I did not get the boobs or the guy with the washboard abs that they promised I’d get. This is an outrage! I want what’s due me!
Unfortunately, crap like that gets a lot of attention. Seems to me it’s more promoting online cheating than divorce. Who looks like that in reality?
They’re lawyers, what do you expect?
I’m shocked they don’t give coupons.
Disgusting. And if I lived in Chicago and had to drive by it every day, I might just call the firm and give them a piece of my mind.
For real? I hope they didn’t pay their advertising firm very much money to design that. Hopefully most people have the sense to realize even if you divorce it doesn’t guarantee you’ll end up with porn star.
Something is FIRM and it certainly is not the law…
I just logged on to divorce.com to get the ball rolling. Life is too dam short for all this commitment stuff. ha!
Hey, by the way (and not to spam) but today is my 1 year blog anniversary. I feel so grown up.
I wish there was a way to study the effect of this billboard on the thousands who drive by it everyday. The power of suggestion…
I know, right? I bet the law firm is banking on that power of suggestion!
Pardon me, Iz, but I am reduced to swearing as a result of this post.
Un-fucking-believable.
Really. It boggles the mind.
I live near Chicago and that billboard has raised hackles like heck around here. One look at those rippling muscles and I wanted to trade in the hubby. But then I realized he probably is gazing at the gal and thinking the same thing about the wifey.
Guess we’ll stay married.
I, uh, don’t think that those are the ‘new spouses,’ Iz. lmao. I think those might be pics of the ‘Irreconcilable Differences.’
My dark-humor, irreverent self had a chuckle. Just because it’s so–out there and over the top, I feel like it’s just ridiculous, really. I feel like it might be an ‘Only in America’ moment.
I think I look pretty darn good in that shot if I do say so myself.
I am so sick of flesh as sales tool. Car? Cleavage! Trucks? Tits! Love seats? Low cut blouse! That said, it’s an effective way of getting cheap press that falls into some people’s idea of any press is good press.
This billboard is so reminiscent of the “False Advertising” debate that raged about a year ago. Spouse not as attractive as you’d like? Trade him/her in on a new model. Sadly, I think most men/women are a little deluded about exactly how much better of a model they’d be able to attract once they’ve gotten rid of the old one.
Men with abs like that creep me out. And don’t get me started on fake titties…
Yeah, the hubbie and I saw that on the news. Apparently the sign was taken down, the law firm claimed that they didn’t get a permit to put that up. Yeah right! Can you say poor taste and lots of bad publicity made them take that down.
Just gross!
Oh my GOD! I had to laugh at this. They just love to live up to their lawyer image, don’t they? Kinda funny. I mean, pretty bad, but kinda funny.