ZESTYMOM
  • Home
  • Blog
    • The Oldie But Goodie Blog
  • About
    • How We Roll
  • Writing
  • Classes & FunShops
  • Travel and Adventure
  • LifeLearning

Apparently, I'm Not the Only Zesty One

7/13/2013

4 Comments

 
The other day, while under-caffeinated and stumped for adjectives, I Googled the word “Zesty.”

"Full of flavor, spirited enjoyment, with gusto, well seasoned, spicy..."


Then, I  came across this fellow.
Apparently, I'm not only one with the name Zesty, and as George Takei would say, “Oh Myyy......”

If you haven’t seen him yet, this is Zesty Guy. He sells salad dressing, and apparently has a million or so moms’ angry at him, or at least at his wardrobe (actually, it’s the lack of it, in some cases, that has their feathers in a ruffle.)

Just to clarify, I’m not one of those angry moms, not in the least. In fact, if I have to share a name with someone, well, at least he’s promoting the consumption of vegetables, right? And I’m all about healthy choices like eating veggies.

Most of the time, I do get annoyed with marketers using sex to sell products. If I’m looking to buy a refreshing beverage, I don’t need a half naked bikini girl to convince me of the idea that it’s a sexy choice. When I’m thirsty, I just want something to drink, not a peep show.

It’s irritating and tends to cause me to roll my eyes, sigh dramatically and occasionally launch into a long winded tirade about the evils of objectifying women.

With the Zesty Guy commercial however, all I could think was “Dang, I should go make a salad for lunch.”
(Well, maybe not the only thing I could think....)


This was an interesting little turn of the psychological tables for me.

I mean, I can’t think of the last time I bought anything made by Kraft~ I’m usually more of Trader Joe’s or Annie’s Dressing kind of gal. I like natural food where I know what the ingredients are. 


In truth, I have no idea where Kraft dressing falls along those lines, but I’ll admit, that commercial had me thinking I should at least check the label next time I'm grocery shopping.

Rather than scowling, his commercial made me smile, even laugh, and I don’t think it’s just because I’m hypocritical and he’s pleasant to gawk at.

The difference between this ad and many others featuring eye candy is that the Zesty Guy campaign is clearly not taking it too seriously. It’s playing around and makes fun of the whole idea of using sex to sell products. It's rather amusing, I think.

While I’ve only seen a few of his commercials since I don’t really watch much TV, from what I’ve seen, I’d say lighten up ladies, and go enjoy some veggies with any dressing you like, or none at all.

In any case, I can certainly think of less pleasant people to share a name with. I won’t however be sharing any marketing tactics anytime soon.

Although..... maybe I could come up with a Zesty Mom cooking segment, and he could be my guest host?

Picture
4 Comments
alli link
7/14/2013 08:39:00 am

Okay. That's just funny. People need to find more important things to get their knickers in a knot over.

Reply
Pamela link
7/16/2013 12:46:57 am

Ha~ I love the phrase "knickers in a knot." I had been thinking the same thing but with panties in an uproar!

Reply
Sue Kearney (@MagnoliasWest) link
7/15/2013 12:15:36 am

This is funny, made me smile, and I love your grounded reaction!

Love and light,
Sue

Reply
Pamela link
7/16/2013 12:48:41 am

Every time I've watched it, I crack up. :-)

Reply



Leave a Reply.

    Want more Zesty Mom? Click here~ 
    Subscribe to our newsletter
    Picture

    Who is Zesty Mom?

    I'm an Artist, Writer, Funschooling Facilitator, Empowered Living Advocate, Wanna-be Organic Gardening Foodie, Travel Loving Life Explorer, Former Goat Herding Chicken Lady, and Full Time Mamacita Extraordinaire to a Couple of Cage Free Kids.

    Want more? 

    Sometimes I send out random fun stuff, and you could be in, by signing up here~
    Come on, all the cool kids are doing it.
    It'll make you feel good! ;-)

    Come Like Me on Facebook!

    I Made This For You:
    Picture
    Picture
    Other Places I've Been Featured:
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Picture
    Stuff I Like:
    Picture

    RSS Feed

    Archives

    January 2017
    December 2016
    November 2016
    October 2016
    September 2016
    August 2016
    July 2016
    June 2016
    May 2016
    April 2016
    March 2016
    February 2016
    January 2016
    December 2015
    November 2015
    October 2015
    August 2015
    July 2015
    June 2015
    May 2015
    April 2015
    March 2015
    February 2015
    January 2015
    November 2014
    October 2014
    September 2014
    June 2014
    April 2014
    March 2014
    February 2014
    January 2014
    December 2013
    November 2013
    October 2013
    September 2013
    August 2013
    July 2013
    June 2013
    May 2013

    Categories

    All
    Adventures
    Birth
    Dreaming And Scheming
    Funschooling
    Happy Thoughts
    Happy Thoughts
    Homeschooligans
    Learning All The Time
    Life
    MamaRama (on Parenting)

Powered by Create your own unique website with customizable templates.
  • Home
  • Blog
    • The Oldie But Goodie Blog
  • About
    • How We Roll
  • Writing
  • Classes & FunShops
  • Travel and Adventure
  • LifeLearning