Burger King commercial (Coq Roq)

[Hans Solo]

What up-


 I was wondering what you guys think about the new Burger King Commercials with the fictional band Coq Roq.  Love it or hate it?  I'm not talking about the masks, but more the attitude or vibe of the commercials.

A guess this band was made up by an advertising agency and is causing quite a stir with those in the "Women's Movement"(going against nature since the 60's).  You can see their website at www.coqroq.com (an awesome site by the way).

My views:  I love these commercials.  It shows men not being afraid, or for god's sake, guilty for their testosterone.  Lately television and movies are programming men to become wussy, needy, lamers.  Also, I think men and women are finally coming to the conclusion that the metro sexual scene, pink shirts and crap, is just not natural and is not sparking attraction in the opposite sex.

Anyway, I know the majority of people here will probably hate these commercials, but personally I love the powerful "F* society, I live in my own reality" vibe that they exhibit so well (even if they were designed by a corporate ad agency    )

Han Solo

[Heather B.]

Hm, haven't seen the commercial yet, but I'm curious now!

I agree--I like my men the way I like my liquor: straight, strong, not too smooth, and able to make me laugh easily and feel really warm and swoony. :mrgreen:

I mean, I like a man who takes good care of himself and takes a little pride in his appearance, but flowery clothes and manicures DON'T belong on men!

[WalkerInTheWoods]

heheh How old are you? I have seen much more aggressive, ego stroking, testosterone generating bands and scenes. That commercial is watered down.

There is a difference from being a strong man and being a ego centered aggressive macho man.

What do you really care if a man wants to be "metro" or "macho"? Why does one have to be right and the other wrong? And what of the women who are aggressive? Does that make them wrong? There are no true stereotypes. Let everyone just be themselves.  

[Hans Solo]

heheh How old are you? I have seen much more aggressive, ego stroking, testosterone generating bands and scenes. That commercial is watered down.

I am 25.  I have seen much more testosterone too, but as far as commercials go by a major corporation, I have not.

There is a difference from being a strong man and being a ego centered aggressive macho man.

Agreed.  A strong man is naturally secure, where as the "macho" man seems like he is exhibiting that attitude because he thinks it will get him ladies.

What do you really care if a man wants to be "metro" or "macho"? Why does one have to be right and the other wrong? And what of the women who are aggressive? Does that make them wrong? There are no true stereotypes. Let everyone just be themselves.

There is a difference.  It seems like most men go into Banana Republic and ask to look like Will on Will & Grace because he thinks thats what ladies like.  He is NOT in his own reality and he will look like every other try hard out there, and he will probably come across as needy and insecure.  All I am saying is that the attitude of these commercials is that of "I make NO excuses for who I am, or what I want"  and that is what I am trying to say that most men have lost touch with.  You don't need steroid induced testosterone, but it helps to be secure with yourself and to live in your own reality with out making any excuses for going after what you want.

For instance, David Beckham can pull off the Metrosexual style because thats who he IS.  Hell, he practically created it.  On the other hand, every other dude in Europe that worships the ground he walks on and tries to dress like him is doing himself a disfavor.  

Han Solo

[WalkerInTheWoods]

I am 25.  I have seen much more testosterone too, but as far as commercials go by a major corporation, I have not.

Ok, I got you now. True.

There is a difference.  It seems like most men go into Banana Republic and ask to look like Will on Will & Grace because he thinks thats what ladies like.  He is NOT in his own reality and he will look like every other try hard out there, and he will probably come across as needy and insecure.  All I am saying is that the attitude of these commercials is that of "I make NO excuses for who I am, or what I want"  and that is what I am trying to say that most men have lost touch with.  You don't need steroid induced testosterone, but it helps to be secure with yourself and to live in your own reality with out making any excuses for going after what you want.

For instance, David Beckham can pull off the Metrosexual style because thats who he IS.  Hell, he practically created it.  On the other hand, every other dude in Europe that worships the ground he walks on and tries to dress like him is doing himself a disfavor.  

Where I live most men are not like that. Granted they do exist here but they are in the minority. Instead here most people don't consider you a real man unless you own atleast one pick up truck. That is not me so I do my own thing. But does that mean that those that do own pick up trucks or like to be pretty are wrong? Maybe many of those do like to drive pick up trucks and do like to be metro regardless. Before more might have wanted to be metro but were afraid to do so because people would think ill of them, but now they can be themselves. But I guess the point is that most people are sheeple, just following the crowd with no real opinions of their own, and that is just sad.

[mactombs]

I agree with Hans. Being confident is knowing that whatever situation arises, you'll be able to take care of it. Being yourself is much more important than being liked - besides, no matter what you do, some people aren't going to like you anyway. Being confident and yourself is a deadly sexy combination.