Physics misused in advertising (that most people wouldnt notice)

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The discussion centers around the misuse of scientific terminology and concepts in advertisements, highlighting examples from car and beauty product ads. One participant finds humor in a car ad that incorrectly emphasizes "Kelvin temperature" as a property of gases, while others share similar frustrations with misleading claims in various commercials, such as those for nitrogen-filled tires and shampoo products. The conversation touches on the absurdity of advertising language, like "micro fruit oils" and exaggerated claims about product effectiveness. Participants also critique the portrayal of science in media, including movies that misrepresent scientific principles. Overall, the thread reflects a collective skepticism towards the accuracy and integrity of marketing messages, encouraging a critical look at how science is presented to the public.
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Nylex said:
There's an ad for Baileys over here and it's set in a zero-gravity bar. Interestingly, the people and the alcohol are floating, yet the bar's furniture isn't. Also, yesterday I saw a Paco Rabanne fragance for men that was called "Ultraviolet". Hmm..

LOL! Did you ever notice that in movies or commercials, whenever they are trying to show something in zero-gravity, all liquids pour UP? And, well, they POUR.
 
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motai said:
"Let the fresh fruits revitalize your hair, leaving your hair feeling renewed to start your wonderful glorious day."

Quite odd considering most shampoos have either sodium laurel sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate as their main ingredient, and whatever fruits extracts they do have provide little more than fragrance :biggrin: . Obvious advertisement ploy.


Now with neutrileum.
 

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