King Baby Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 http://play.lifegoesstrong.com/article/janet-jackson-tonight-show-poster-girl-nutrisystem We have all become accustomed to product placement in movies and on television. No can of soda, laptop computer, shirt, tie or knickers is ever worn without a deal in place with the manufacturer. Consider it a form of free subliminal advertising, though in some cases fees are actually paid to the production for the privilege, especially on big-ticket items like automobiles. But rarely have I seen such a clumsy and egregious example of sponsored shilling than on last night's Tonight Show with Jay Leno, where singer/actress Janet Jackson couldn't manage to speak three sentences without mentioning the name of her latest corporate partnership, NutriSystem. Leno could have asked about the weather, her brother Michael's passing, anything— she just kept steering the conversation back to her beloved new diet plan. Not that any appearance by any author, actor or demi-celebrity on any talk-show lacks a marketing agenda — someone always has a project or product they've come to flog. When Howard Stern agrees to do David Letterman, he usually has a new deal in place with his corporate radio masters, and does his darndest to mention it every 30 seconds or so. But at least he peppers his appearance with a little of the ribald humor and shocking self-confession that make him such a compelling guest. As for Janet Jackson, whose métier has never been fluid conversation or self-revelation, she might as well have had a glowing neon NutriSystem hanging 'round her neck, so clumsy were her attempts to name-drop her sponsors. Obviously, getting her to do the show in the first place meant caving in to her demands to hype the diet plan — she even got Leno to do a lame medicine ball shtick with a personal trainer way too happy to be on national television. Embarrassing, Jay, and way beneath your pay-grade. Mind you, the delightfully demure Ms. Jackson also had a personal appearance-themed book to hype, entitled True You: A Journey to Finding and Loving Yourself. While discussing this weighty tome with Leno, she confesses to having hired a chef's consultant, and you'd better believe she burns muchas calorias with that hammy personal trainer dude every day for two hours as well. NutriSystem may be a fine way to lose weight, but it also helps to be able to afford the considerable expense of chefs, chef's consultants and former marine drill sergeants. Additionally, some commentators in the African-American community have warned that having women of color tout weight-loss miracles is dangerous for their younger peers. "I'm happy that these women have another way to promote their careers," said Fred Mwangaguhunga of the popular website MediaTakeout.com. "But I do worry that young girls of color will begin to look at these commercials and develop unhealthy ideas of what is beautiful and what's not. Young black girls don't really need anyone else telling them their looks and bodies aren't attractive." Next time Ms. Jackson appears on television, the FCC ought to force her hosts into running a disclosure statement at the beginning like they do with infomercials: "The following is a paid advertisement. The claims and opinions expressed are those of the advertiser and not necessarily the views of blah-blah-blah." And a final Jerry Springer-like thought: Doesn't poor Janet have enough money in the bank already? Why stoop so unspeakably low to conquer? We love you, Janet, but just shut up and sing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Idrag4mj Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 LOL ....opinions every body has them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwistedElegance™ Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 I remember watching the interview and thinking there was a lot of spokesperson talk going on, but not like that. Sounds to me like they're not a Janet fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bu. Posted January 18, 2012 Share Posted January 18, 2012 Fred. Really? Have you seen his face? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cnd Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 The majority of guests on late night shows always have something to plug. It's hardly a new concept, so why should Janet be singled out? So silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selz Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 It's a new thing for Janet so they just have to shade her on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reyna ♔ Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Oh the things people choose to complain about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Janet is getting paid and bitches will deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Wonder Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Can you highlight the key points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bailey Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Can you highlight the key points? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Baby Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 [quote name=Selita Jo ' timestamp='1326960476' post='306559] It's a new thing for Janet so they just have to shade her on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kishi Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rock & Roll Hall of Game Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Additionally, some commentators in the African-American community have warned that having women of color tout weight-loss miracles is dangerous for their younger peers. "I'm happy that these women have another way to promote their careers," said Fred Mwangaguhunga of the popular website MediaTakeout.com. "But I do worry that young girls of color will begin to look at these commercials and develop unhealthy ideas of what is beautiful and what's not. Young black girls don't really need anyone else telling them their looks and bodies aren't attractive." WHAT!?!?!?!?! so it's an unhealty idea to lose weight and exercise... yeah Fred has an agenda to keep black women fat and diabetic by 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twistedvelvet Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 We have Rihanna smoking weed and promoting it on twitter, yet THIS is bad for kids? Palease. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illi Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 He's basically saying that he finds the Nutrisystem thing disingenuous. Nothing horrible about Janet. But that Mediatakeout quote was as dumb as it gets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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