There’s a cyberpunk novel called Feed in which some teenager got a trendy Nike tattoo that would force him to say “Nike” in every sentence. I think that’s the next step in our deliberate effort to pay for the privilege of branding ourselves.
Transcript for those that don’t want to watch the video:
Secretary of State: I’m Secretary of State, brought to you by Carl’s Jr.
Pvt. Joe Bowers: Why do you keep saying that?
Secretary of State: Because they pay me everytime I do.
No not really. Just pick almost any brand besides Nike or Adidas, and you’ll have basically no recogniseable branding besides some small tag on the slap under shoe laces.
I’ll throw Halti’s shoes as example because I like these specific ones
hmmm I don’t really care about having a logo on my undershorts. Usually I’m really bothered about advertisements but in that circumstance it doesn’t really bother me.
doesnt help that every other brand of cycling shorts suck
People run around with nike logos
And pay for it. People are walking ads
This is why I’ve always loved unmarked clothes since I was in middle school. When I was a kid I was very cynical about being branded
There’s a cyberpunk novel called Feed in which some teenager got a trendy Nike tattoo that would force him to say “Nike” in every sentence. I think that’s the next step in our deliberate effort to pay for the privilege of branding ourselves.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1BYFbXJKJ8U
Transcript for those that don’t want to watch the video: Secretary of State: I’m Secretary of State, brought to you by Carl’s Jr. Pvt. Joe Bowers: Why do you keep saying that? Secretary of State: Because they pay me everytime I do.
Sure, but good luck finding a decent quality running shoe without conspicuous branding at a local shop though.
Can’t wear it, if they don’t make it.
No not really. Just pick almost any brand besides Nike or Adidas, and you’ll have basically no recogniseable branding besides some small tag on the slap under shoe laces.
I’ll throw Halti’s shoes as example because I like these specific ones
I’ve never even heard of Halti, let alone seen one in a store.
Around these parts, if you want a blank running shoe, you pay $20 at the local superstore then $200 at the doctor’s office, a few times a year each.
hmmm I don’t really care about having a logo on my undershorts. Usually I’m really bothered about advertisements but in that circumstance it doesn’t really bother me.
doesnt help that every other brand of cycling shorts suck
Some people wear underwear with huge names on them. I don’t understand it. Good for you if it does not bother you.
I’m not liking the idea that my partner sees an ad every time we get intimate
Well that is your name, isn’t it? Calvin Klein? It’s written all over your underwear.