Sunday, September 18, 2005

Phallic Signifiers in Advertising


LINK quote [The phallic signifier, seemingly omnipresent in popular culture, finds continual usage in the world of advertising. Some examples are very obvious uses of the phallus, while others use it in a more subtle sense. A number of authors have commented on the common symbolism of such ads, such as in the use of lipstick, heels and cigarettes. What do the following ads say about the relationships of power and sexuality in contemporary advertising?].
(via Sexoteric Blog)

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