What's your Target weight?
I completely buy Target’s explanation that they have separate buyers for plus-size lines, whose business cards are presumably printed on thicker stock. I’ll even accept that their standard and plus-size buyers communicate about as well as a deaf-mute couple going through a nasty divorce. But in a culture where the “Does this make me look fat?” minefield is a trope so common as to be cliché, nobody thought it was a bad idea to use blubbery mammals to describe women’s fashion? Seriously?
Oh sure, I know “manatee gray” is an actual colour. So is “elephant gray”, but I think we can agree there’s got to be a better way to describe Melissa McCarthy’s Oscar dress.
See, part of communicating effectively is understanding that what you mean is less important than what people think you mean. Isn’t that right, white political aide who correctly used the word “niggardly” in a budget discussion?
- Graham
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Words & Pictures iPhone 4 Slider CaseProtect the iPhone 4 with this back cover, two-piece case. It features a removable bottom (with a soft grip for easy handling) that slides off for quick docking. A hard plastic design protects from scratches.
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Words & Pictures Sigg Water Bottle - 1.0LBPA-free water bottle from SIGG. Made from a single piece of aluminum, it's ultra-lightweight yet rugged and crack-resistant.
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Words & Pictures NotebookAvailable in lined for writers and blank for Art Directors.
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Words & Pictures iPhone 3G Hard CaseSafeguard the iPhone 3 from dings and scratches with this rugged & durable hard plastic case (with a polished finish). It snaps onto devices and gives easy access to all controls.
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Words & Pictures Value T-shirtI dare you to wear this when you meet her parents. I double dog dare you.
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Words & Pictures Women's Tank TopWhat a brave corporate logo! Will you accept the challenge of Mr. Sparkle?
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The "Mandatory Logo On A Mug" MugIronically, neither Jamie nor I drink coffee. But if you work late as much as we do, you'll be able to fill this mug with the salty tears of your children.
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