Comments on: TALK TO THE MOOSE. http://mommynanibooboo.com/priceless-opinion/talk-to-the-moose/ Mon, 21 May 2012 01:02:19 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: mommyjenn http://mommynanibooboo.com/priceless-opinion/talk-to-the-moose/comment-page-1/#comment-431 mommyjenn Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:44:04 +0000 http://mommynanibooboo.com/?p=313#comment-431 Yes! Properly placed sass is an asset to any lady, in my book. And dancing like nobody is watching is one of the best feeling things in the world. Yes! Properly placed sass is an asset to any lady, in my book. And dancing like nobody is watching is one of the best feeling things in the world.

]]> By: revelationsinabsurdity http://mommynanibooboo.com/priceless-opinion/talk-to-the-moose/comment-page-1/#comment-429 revelationsinabsurdity Thu, 04 Mar 2010 20:20:43 +0000 http://mommynanibooboo.com/?p=313#comment-429 Gotta admit, first time I saw this commercial, all I thought was "Why is my daughter not in this commercial"? (Or me, for that matter. Looks like SO MUCH FUN.) She has just the right amount of sass. Three-year-old sass. Now, I spend a good part of my day teaching her where to put her sass and how to properly use her sass, but to get rid of her sass entirely would also rid me of some of the things I like most about her, like her spunk, her fearlessness, and her tendency to dance like no one is watching. She didn't learn this sass from TV or movies (which I closely monitor)--it's like she was born with it. SO I will teach her how to use it for good, not evil. But I would never deny her that sass. I am sure it will come in handy some day. Gotta admit, first time I saw this commercial, all I thought was “Why is my daughter not in this commercial”? (Or me, for that matter. Looks like SO MUCH FUN.) She has just the right amount of sass. Three-year-old sass. Now, I spend a good part of my day teaching her where to put her sass and how to properly use her sass, but to get rid of her sass entirely would also rid me of some of the things I like most about her, like her spunk, her fearlessness, and her tendency to dance like no one is watching. She didn’t learn this sass from TV or movies (which I closely monitor)–it’s like she was born with it.

SO I will teach her how to use it for good, not evil. But I would never deny her that sass. I am sure it will come in handy some day.

]]> By: Jil http://mommynanibooboo.com/priceless-opinion/talk-to-the-moose/comment-page-1/#comment-317 Jil Thu, 24 Dec 2009 21:35:14 +0000 http://mommynanibooboo.com/?p=313#comment-317 I missed the controversy too. I watched, I tapped my toe, I remembered having tons of fun dancing with my friends at about the same age. Fun commercial. As a 44 year old mohter of a 17 year old teenage girl I'd much rather be asked in this way by said daughter. The alternative of temper flaring because "all my friends have one, you just don't love me." is supposed to be better?? My vote is a strong, "Yes" to the ad, so all opposed "Can Talk to the Moose, Talk to the Moose....." p.s.: thanks for the smiles and your perspective. And now this song is stuck in my head for the day.... hehe I missed the controversy too. I watched, I tapped my toe, I remembered having tons of fun dancing with my friends at about the same age. Fun commercial. As a 44 year old mohter of a 17 year old teenage girl I'd much rather be asked in this way by said daughter. The alternative of temper flaring because "all my friends have one, you just don't love me." is supposed to be better?? My vote is a strong, "Yes" to the ad, so all opposed "Can Talk to the Moose, Talk to the Moose….."

p.s.: thanks for the smiles and your perspective. And now this song is stuck in my head for the day…. hehe

]]> By: Libbey http://mommynanibooboo.com/priceless-opinion/talk-to-the-moose/comment-page-1/#comment-310 Libbey Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:37:04 +0000 http://mommynanibooboo.com/?p=313#comment-310 Retail revenue success or failure, I think it's crucial to consider the ads' impression upon Girls, age 8 - 10(ish), Tweens.  - Can they relate?   - Do they feel less than (girls in ad)?  What's the message? - Are they being told that if they can dance, dress cute, be "sassy" - they'll have an awesome time, loads of girl-power pals? - Is it implied that diversity is nothing more that a mashup of White-bread hiphop, cheerleader style?   I think so - but it isn't horrible, or even unusual. I used to worry about every possible image set before my oldest daughter's eyes. (Poor kid - first  borns are guinea pigs to a novice, if well meaning Mommy) I agonized even over Barbie - trying to convey to my child the life lesson of every situation.  - Did my 4 year old know that Barbie's figure wasn't attainable? - That beauty comes in lots of shapes and sizes?  Ugh. What WAS I saying?  Here was my daughter, playing fairy-barbie and mermaid in tub, imaginative pretend play! Very cool.  Here comes me, to suck the fun outta playing by interrupting the moment with adult thesis of adoloscent development of esteem.  :downer: Emma finally said, "it's JUST a doll Mom." Yep. That's right. Lesson learned. Pass the bubbles. Our daughters look to us first, they watch us - they form their own opinions too - absolutely. But I find that if I don't take rather frivolous, probably not created by a parent, marketing seriously - conversation and statements of impression, flow naturally. She has room to consider, to really like something or be curious even - and to let some of this stuff wash over her, without a lot of notice. In this case, without feeling like a GAP sweater, boots, stockings, must be had - now. Or soon. Very soon.  That obsessive reaction IS what marketers want. I like to call it The "My Precious" Effect. It makes money after all. All consuming desire to have that item which will make you happy, popular, relaxed, confidant. (hey - it worked like a charm on me on more than one occasion, but I'm a grownup, mostly ;) As we know, "My Precious" also  makes you ugly and not pleasant to be with... No kid wants to be a brat, it's a tactic. Especially if it works. No parent thinks they foster this - and some kids are more susceptible.    As a mom of Tweens, I'd say - it's ok to have favorite "things" - to have and to wear. Expression of self is truly an art form - the Moose isn't really that expression, it's just a line of clothes that reflect the retailers concept of current fashion.  It's wonderful to dance too, and sing - to be joyful and happy. Meaning - Without labels or boundaries - whether our girls have rhythm or not, can sing and carry a tune or sound like a cat in heat ... it's all good! Bottom line:  Girls of this age are amazing, soulful creatures. With great aptitude and attitude. It's their imperfection that's inspiring, unique, rare. This stage in a girl's life is fleeting. That's the part I feel protective about, preservation of the space between little girlhood and teenland. Tween means: No going back, forward moving, but not there just yet.  It's personal evolution in motion.  This ad is a peice of fluff - and a rendition of girlhood that doesn't really exist. It's not mind blowing.  I like the colors tho. It's got a good beat, I can tweet to it - I give it an 80. ;)  Lib Ps - Great forum!!! Solid questions and thoughts, ideas. Thank you! Retail revenue success or failure, I think it’s crucial to consider the ads’ impression upon Girls, age 8 – 10(ish), Tweens. 
- Can they relate?  
- Do they feel less than (girls in ad)? 
What’s the message?
- Are they being told that if they can dance, dress cute, be “sassy” – they’ll have an awesome time, loads of girl-power pals?
- Is it implied that diversity is nothing more that a mashup of White-bread hiphop, cheerleader style?  
I think so – but it isn’t horrible, or even unusual.

I used to worry about every possible image set before my oldest daughter’s eyes. (Poor kid – first  borns are guinea pigs to a novice, if well meaning Mommy) I agonized even over Barbie – trying to convey to my child the life lesson of every situation. 
- Did my 4 year old know that Barbie’s figure wasn’t attainable?
- That beauty comes in lots of shapes and sizes? 
Ugh. What WAS I saying? 
Here was my daughter, playing fairy-barbie and mermaid in tub, imaginative pretend play! Very cool. 
Here comes me, to suck the fun outta playing by interrupting the moment with adult thesis of adoloscent development of esteem. 
:downer:

Emma finally said, “it’s JUST a doll Mom.” Yep. That’s right. Lesson learned. Pass the bubbles.

Our daughters look to us first, they watch us – they form their own opinions too – absolutely. But I find that if I don’t take rather frivolous, probably not created by a parent, marketing seriously – conversation and statements of impression, flow naturally. She has room to consider, to really like something or be curious even – and to let some of this stuff wash over her, without a lot of notice. In this case, without feeling like a GAP sweater, boots, stockings, must be had – now. Or soon. Very soon. 

That obsessive reaction IS what marketers want. I like to call it The “My Precious” Effect.
It makes money after all. All consuming desire to have that item which will make you happy, popular, relaxed, confidant. (hey – it worked like a charm on me on more than one occasion, but I’m a grownup, mostly ;)

As we know, “My Precious” also  makes you ugly and not pleasant to be with… No kid wants to be a brat, it’s a tactic. Especially if it works. No parent thinks they foster this – and some kids are more susceptible. 
 
As a mom of Tweens, I’d say – it’s ok to have favorite “things” – to have and to wear. Expression of self is truly an art form – the Moose isn’t really that expression, it’s just a line of clothes that reflect the retailers concept of current fashion. 

It’s wonderful to dance too, and sing – to be joyful and happy. Meaning – Without labels or boundaries – whether our girls have rhythm or not, can sing and carry a tune or sound like a cat in heat … it’s all good!

Bottom line: 
Girls of this age are amazing, soulful creatures. With great aptitude and attitude. It’s their imperfection that’s inspiring, unique, rare. This stage in a girl’s life is fleeting. That’s the part I feel protective about, preservation of the space between little girlhood and teenland. Tween means: No going back, forward moving, but not there just yet. 
It’s personal evolution in motion. 

This ad is a peice of fluff – and a rendition of girlhood that doesn’t really exist. It’s not mind blowing. 

I like the colors tho. It’s got a good beat, I can tweet to it – I give it an 80. ;)  
Lib

Ps – Great forum!!! Solid questions and thoughts, ideas. Thank you!

]]> By: Vince http://mommynanibooboo.com/priceless-opinion/talk-to-the-moose/comment-page-1/#comment-309 Vince Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:19:14 +0000 http://mommynanibooboo.com/?p=313#comment-309 What's the difference between this commercial and girls the same age performing cheerleading routines? What's the difference between this commercial and girls the same age performing cheerleading routines?

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