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MEME WATCH: Ladies Only... pens?
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MEME WATCH: Ladies Only... pens?
Unnecessarily sexist pen sparks hilarious internet trolling-prank:
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Bic’s Ridiculous Lady-Pens Cost 70% More Than Identical Regular PensBic's Ridiculous Lady-Pens Cost 70% More Than Identical Regular Pens
Fake Amazon.com reviews garner thousands of fans in the UK and the US. Out of 518 reviews, it seems that the MAJORITY of the reviews are pranks:
No good for man hands: “I bought this pen (in error, evidently) to write my reports of each day’s tree felling activities in my job as a lumberjack. It is no good. It slips from between my calloused, gnarly fingers like a gossamer thread gently descending to earth between two giant redwood trunks.” — daveyclaytonBic “lady” pens unleash Amazon snarkfest - The Style Blog - The Washington Post
From this sarcasm, we see folks across the internet debate the practical implications of market scheming such as the BIC pen for ladies only. Is there a market premium for feminine gendered products?
MissBlondie13 and 2 more Reply I've seriously noticed the same thing. So guess what? I started buying men's stuff instead and saving big $. You know what the only real difference is? Colors and scents. If you can't get over the men's fragrances -aim for the unscented varieties. Oh and, Venus razors are a piece of crap compared to the men's Schick Hydro 3 & 5, which are on sale constantly and like $1 to $2 cheaper. Seriously, I get a better shave & if you dry & wipe them down with rubbing alcohol after each use -then store them in a drawer or cabinet (where there's no moisture) those blades will last you up to 6 months a piece.Bic's Ridiculous Lady-Pens Cost 70% More Than Identical Regular Pens
Obviously!
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