Here is a good example of the kind of feedback that makes me worry about being the lead story of the Weekly World News when I snap.setting: Associate Creative Director of Ad Agency to Copywriter, asking to add unnecessary fluff to a basic banner:
In my opinion, the perfect response. Puppies can also be replaced with 12 exclamation points or anything with that dazzling sparkle star.
"Add a roll-over state. People love roll-overs"
"Well, if that's the case, why don't we add puppies to the ad? Because everyone loves puppies"
This from a site Adverbatims.blogspot.com that collects foolish quotes by and to Communications, Advertising and Marketing professionals. The Unholy Trinity. But I'm 100% sure everyone gets these kind of comments in their respective professions.
Thank you, Barry for linking to this site.
Friday, April 13, 2007
comments that make me sputter
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Glad you like. Since they're way behind on updating, here's what I submitted: "We do understand we need to use the required brand standard templates,
but at the same time, we thought the layouts would be less template-y."
Also good for at least a chuckle a day is overheardintheoffice.com, which is updated several dimes daily.
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