Strange New Trend

Started by d_Guy, 13 May 2024, 02:09:49 PM

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d_Guy

Is any other male over the age of sixty-five noticing AI generated ads targeting us. These consist of pictures of clearly elderly men, with the physiques of Hercules, touting Health Food, Exercise Equipment, and ED products.

I can only think of Charles Atlas ads in comic books of the 1950's.
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Lord Kermit of Birkenhead

No doubt the Ad's in the US are far worse than those in the UK
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Techno 3

Seen one of those with an ancient Mr Universe trying to sell what appeared to be a set of exercises for folk of advanced years.

I'll do this later

flamingpig0

QuoteIs any other male over the age of sixty-five noticing AI generated ads targeting us. These consist of pictures of clearly elderly men, with the physiques of Hercules, touting Health Food, Exercise Equipment, and ED products.

I can only think of Charles Atlas ads in comic books of the 1950's.

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pierre the shy

I've been getting the other end of the stick - sponsored ads for funeral expenses insurance     
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hammurabi70

Other end?  Mine seem to be about attractive young(er) women who have a liking for older men.  Pardon me if I think their interest might be more about the bulge in the men's wallet.

Ithoriel

Viagra, sports cars and lawnmowers - none of which are of interest!
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Last Hussar

For some reason I keep getting adverts for women's pyjamas.
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Ithoriel


QuoteFor some reason I keep getting adverts for women's pyjamas.
What you get up to of a Saturday night is your own affair. :D :D :D
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BernaDotDotDot

Liver man? Kidney king?  Isnt that the guys name?
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QuoteIs any other male over the age of sixty-five noticing AI generated ads targeting us.

No - I use Adblock and don't get any adverts on anything, FB, X, ITV, Channel 4, Newspapers etc