agony & lipstick
@smokevsmirrors.bsky.social
I write about marketing and things I notice about people. Sometimes it upsets said people.
I'm tired of the overused "character knowingly withholds crucial info from other characters just for funsies" trope. I'm a little upset they opted in for it in #SeveranceSeason2.
It wouldn't make the character less powerful, and it'd still make an interesting plot.
It wouldn't make the character less powerful, and it'd still make an interesting plot.
January 20, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I'm tired of the overused "character knowingly withholds crucial info from other characters just for funsies" trope. I'm a little upset they opted in for it in #SeveranceSeason2.
It wouldn't make the character less powerful, and it'd still make an interesting plot.
It wouldn't make the character less powerful, and it'd still make an interesting plot.
I've been so useless all day. At this point in my life where I work 5 days a week and dissociate on Saturday.
January 18, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I've been so useless all day. At this point in my life where I work 5 days a week and dissociate on Saturday.
Most Viral Marketing Campaigns 👇
As every company is figuring out how to fake their UGC content with AI, make their ads with AI, and AI AI with AI,
here are some of my favourite interactive marketing campaigns ever that make me excited to work in my industry—
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As every company is figuring out how to fake their UGC content with AI, make their ads with AI, and AI AI with AI,
here are some of my favourite interactive marketing campaigns ever that make me excited to work in my industry—
🧵
January 18, 2025 at 5:33 AM
Most Viral Marketing Campaigns 👇
As every company is figuring out how to fake their UGC content with AI, make their ads with AI, and AI AI with AI,
here are some of my favourite interactive marketing campaigns ever that make me excited to work in my industry—
🧵
As every company is figuring out how to fake their UGC content with AI, make their ads with AI, and AI AI with AI,
here are some of my favourite interactive marketing campaigns ever that make me excited to work in my industry—
🧵
What's with the pressure to be a good person?
"If you were a good person, you'd use paper straws over plastic"
"If you were, you'd know ppl with disabilities cannot use paper straws"
The church doesn't watch you anymore, so y'all watch each other like hawks & public shame. Wild
"If you were a good person, you'd use paper straws over plastic"
"If you were, you'd know ppl with disabilities cannot use paper straws"
The church doesn't watch you anymore, so y'all watch each other like hawks & public shame. Wild
January 18, 2025 at 3:11 AM
What's with the pressure to be a good person?
"If you were a good person, you'd use paper straws over plastic"
"If you were, you'd know ppl with disabilities cannot use paper straws"
The church doesn't watch you anymore, so y'all watch each other like hawks & public shame. Wild
"If you were a good person, you'd use paper straws over plastic"
"If you were, you'd know ppl with disabilities cannot use paper straws"
The church doesn't watch you anymore, so y'all watch each other like hawks & public shame. Wild
I know it sounds like a cheesy aphorism, but this is your reminder that people who never make mistakes or get embarrassed in public are people who don't do shit.
Yeah, you can get canceled over a mistake too.
But at least you're doing enough with your life for people to notice.
Yeah, you can get canceled over a mistake too.
But at least you're doing enough with your life for people to notice.
January 18, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I know it sounds like a cheesy aphorism, but this is your reminder that people who never make mistakes or get embarrassed in public are people who don't do shit.
Yeah, you can get canceled over a mistake too.
But at least you're doing enough with your life for people to notice.
Yeah, you can get canceled over a mistake too.
But at least you're doing enough with your life for people to notice.
When I'm in the follicular phase...
Sure. Let's brainstorm, sweat creativity, strategize big brand shifts, jump around the office like a happy chipmunk and be a “rockstar employee” (ew).
But when I'm in the luteal phase...
WFH and leave me the fuck alone #corporate
Sure. Let's brainstorm, sweat creativity, strategize big brand shifts, jump around the office like a happy chipmunk and be a “rockstar employee” (ew).
But when I'm in the luteal phase...
WFH and leave me the fuck alone #corporate
January 17, 2025 at 3:21 AM
When I'm in the follicular phase...
Sure. Let's brainstorm, sweat creativity, strategize big brand shifts, jump around the office like a happy chipmunk and be a “rockstar employee” (ew).
But when I'm in the luteal phase...
WFH and leave me the fuck alone #corporate
Sure. Let's brainstorm, sweat creativity, strategize big brand shifts, jump around the office like a happy chipmunk and be a “rockstar employee” (ew).
But when I'm in the luteal phase...
WFH and leave me the fuck alone #corporate
the existence of female "icks" like "he jumped over the puddle" and "he tied his shoe" makes me wonder if female gaze can sometimes be as toxic for men as male gaze is for women
January 15, 2025 at 5:36 AM
the existence of female "icks" like "he jumped over the puddle" and "he tied his shoe" makes me wonder if female gaze can sometimes be as toxic for men as male gaze is for women
others have a dry January and I have a shut-my-wallet January
January 13, 2025 at 8:19 PM
others have a dry January and I have a shut-my-wallet January
We spend way too much time on social media and not enough time reading.
Imagine thinking that your generation invented "not putting a label on things" and inventing all sorts of dating theories around it, and then picking up "Anna Karenina" (Tolstoy) written in late 1800s.
Imagine thinking that your generation invented "not putting a label on things" and inventing all sorts of dating theories around it, and then picking up "Anna Karenina" (Tolstoy) written in late 1800s.
January 13, 2025 at 7:50 PM
We spend way too much time on social media and not enough time reading.
Imagine thinking that your generation invented "not putting a label on things" and inventing all sorts of dating theories around it, and then picking up "Anna Karenina" (Tolstoy) written in late 1800s.
Imagine thinking that your generation invented "not putting a label on things" and inventing all sorts of dating theories around it, and then picking up "Anna Karenina" (Tolstoy) written in late 1800s.
There are two ways to care about your appearance:
1. In a hot way
2. In a sad way
Hot way - you take care of your hair, nails, and skin. You clean up nicely. You shape your beard and style your clothes.
Sad way - 👇
1. In a hot way
2. In a sad way
Hot way - you take care of your hair, nails, and skin. You clean up nicely. You shape your beard and style your clothes.
Sad way - 👇
January 13, 2025 at 2:26 AM
There are two ways to care about your appearance:
1. In a hot way
2. In a sad way
Hot way - you take care of your hair, nails, and skin. You clean up nicely. You shape your beard and style your clothes.
Sad way - 👇
1. In a hot way
2. In a sad way
Hot way - you take care of your hair, nails, and skin. You clean up nicely. You shape your beard and style your clothes.
Sad way - 👇
I understood the point of colour analysis. It’s not that I can’t pull off warm red or light green (I can)—but I have to make an effort to do so.
Vs with my colours—bright blue, dark green—I will look rather “clean,” not “tired,” if I wear no makeup.
Vs with my colours—bright blue, dark green—I will look rather “clean,” not “tired,” if I wear no makeup.
January 12, 2025 at 5:22 PM
I understood the point of colour analysis. It’s not that I can’t pull off warm red or light green (I can)—but I have to make an effort to do so.
Vs with my colours—bright blue, dark green—I will look rather “clean,” not “tired,” if I wear no makeup.
Vs with my colours—bright blue, dark green—I will look rather “clean,” not “tired,” if I wear no makeup.
Definitely need a deep green hoodie on days when I’m tired of it all
January 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Definitely need a deep green hoodie on days when I’m tired of it all
Speaking of #consumerbehavior… if you have a crazy expensive gym, it has to be:
✨pretty
🧼 clean
💆♀️ have all the extra features
🗣️ have plenty of networking opportunities.
Having a “pls be quiet in the sauna” sticker on the door, no running clubs, no mixers? I disapprove.
✨pretty
🧼 clean
💆♀️ have all the extra features
🗣️ have plenty of networking opportunities.
Having a “pls be quiet in the sauna” sticker on the door, no running clubs, no mixers? I disapprove.
I’m happy to report that I tried “investing in myself” and “putting myself in successful environment” and I did not miraculously make more money. You’re welcome.
Just quit the obnoxiously expensive gym where no one ever talked to each other 🤷🏼♀️ then what’s the point lol
Just quit the obnoxiously expensive gym where no one ever talked to each other 🤷🏼♀️ then what’s the point lol
January 11, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Speaking of #consumerbehavior… if you have a crazy expensive gym, it has to be:
✨pretty
🧼 clean
💆♀️ have all the extra features
🗣️ have plenty of networking opportunities.
Having a “pls be quiet in the sauna” sticker on the door, no running clubs, no mixers? I disapprove.
✨pretty
🧼 clean
💆♀️ have all the extra features
🗣️ have plenty of networking opportunities.
Having a “pls be quiet in the sauna” sticker on the door, no running clubs, no mixers? I disapprove.
I’m happy to report that I tried “investing in myself” and “putting myself in successful environment” and I did not miraculously make more money. You’re welcome.
Just quit the obnoxiously expensive gym where no one ever talked to each other 🤷🏼♀️ then what’s the point lol
Just quit the obnoxiously expensive gym where no one ever talked to each other 🤷🏼♀️ then what’s the point lol
January 11, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I’m happy to report that I tried “investing in myself” and “putting myself in successful environment” and I did not miraculously make more money. You’re welcome.
Just quit the obnoxiously expensive gym where no one ever talked to each other 🤷🏼♀️ then what’s the point lol
Just quit the obnoxiously expensive gym where no one ever talked to each other 🤷🏼♀️ then what’s the point lol
Big fan of this podcast episode and @alimattu.bsky.social recommending to keep your identity small and not define yourself by your job, your skills, your family role.
I would add—by your political party. You’re more resilient & it allows you to get the best deal.
open.spotify.com/episode/144g...
I would add—by your political party. You’re more resilient & it allows you to get the best deal.
open.spotify.com/episode/144g...
The Truth About BetterHelp, Life Coaches, & Positive Affirmations | Dr. Ali Mattu
The Checkup with Doctor Mike · Episode
open.spotify.com
January 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Big fan of this podcast episode and @alimattu.bsky.social recommending to keep your identity small and not define yourself by your job, your skills, your family role.
I would add—by your political party. You’re more resilient & it allows you to get the best deal.
open.spotify.com/episode/144g...
I would add—by your political party. You’re more resilient & it allows you to get the best deal.
open.spotify.com/episode/144g...
During the war, the government would manipulate people into dehumanizing the enemy to the point when they’re a caricature to you. Makes it easier to kill.
The politicians do the same during elections. You seeing the opposite party supporters as mortal enemies helps the government, not you.
The politicians do the same during elections. You seeing the opposite party supporters as mortal enemies helps the government, not you.
January 11, 2025 at 5:39 PM
During the war, the government would manipulate people into dehumanizing the enemy to the point when they’re a caricature to you. Makes it easier to kill.
The politicians do the same during elections. You seeing the opposite party supporters as mortal enemies helps the government, not you.
The politicians do the same during elections. You seeing the opposite party supporters as mortal enemies helps the government, not you.
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Excuse me while I sob hysterically. My 15yo has been working since July on her year-long school project, and she chose to hand-paint, write, and print a cookbook of family recipes. It's so beautiful. Welcome to the author club, kiddo 💗
January 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Excuse me while I sob hysterically. My 15yo has been working since July on her year-long school project, and she chose to hand-paint, write, and print a cookbook of family recipes. It's so beautiful. Welcome to the author club, kiddo 💗
#crosspromotion #marketing saw an intriguing collab the other day. A real estate agent partnered up with my gym. 1-year contract at my gym costs ~$860. I assume, this is what Alina pays the gym for each client.
Looks like a high cost per acquisition for Alina the Realtor. But if she… 👇
Looks like a high cost per acquisition for Alina the Realtor. But if she… 👇
January 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
#crosspromotion #marketing saw an intriguing collab the other day. A real estate agent partnered up with my gym. 1-year contract at my gym costs ~$860. I assume, this is what Alina pays the gym for each client.
Looks like a high cost per acquisition for Alina the Realtor. But if she… 👇
Looks like a high cost per acquisition for Alina the Realtor. But if she… 👇
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*holding the bright screen displaying every bad thing in the world happening all at once 3 inches from my face
“why can’t I sleep?”
“why can’t I sleep?”
January 10, 2025 at 6:41 PM
*holding the bright screen displaying every bad thing in the world happening all at once 3 inches from my face
“why can’t I sleep?”
“why can’t I sleep?”
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all art is made from spite or horniness, and a computer cannot be spiteful or horny, so a computer should never make art
January 8, 2025 at 3:17 PM
all art is made from spite or horniness, and a computer cannot be spiteful or horny, so a computer should never make art
Remember Chachi’s? I found their fashion brother, Reigning Champ. No photos on the walls. No mannequins. Just white tile. But does it sell?
They’re buried in other Aritzia companies in the annual report, can’t check. But I would assume Aritzia marketers know what they’re doing.
#consumerbehavior
They’re buried in other Aritzia companies in the annual report, can’t check. But I would assume Aritzia marketers know what they’re doing.
#consumerbehavior
January 7, 2025 at 4:29 AM
Remember Chachi’s? I found their fashion brother, Reigning Champ. No photos on the walls. No mannequins. Just white tile. But does it sell?
They’re buried in other Aritzia companies in the annual report, can’t check. But I would assume Aritzia marketers know what they’re doing.
#consumerbehavior
They’re buried in other Aritzia companies in the annual report, can’t check. But I would assume Aritzia marketers know what they’re doing.
#consumerbehavior
AI is just a ghostwriter.
Alexandre Dumas used ghostwriters all the time, for "The Three Musketeers," too. One of his ghostwriters sued him, hoping to get partial authorship, but Dumas proved that he mostly did the prep.
Now we all can all afford a ghostwriter to do the prep.
Alexandre Dumas used ghostwriters all the time, for "The Three Musketeers," too. One of his ghostwriters sued him, hoping to get partial authorship, but Dumas proved that he mostly did the prep.
Now we all can all afford a ghostwriter to do the prep.
January 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
AI is just a ghostwriter.
Alexandre Dumas used ghostwriters all the time, for "The Three Musketeers," too. One of his ghostwriters sued him, hoping to get partial authorship, but Dumas proved that he mostly did the prep.
Now we all can all afford a ghostwriter to do the prep.
Alexandre Dumas used ghostwriters all the time, for "The Three Musketeers," too. One of his ghostwriters sued him, hoping to get partial authorship, but Dumas proved that he mostly did the prep.
Now we all can all afford a ghostwriter to do the prep.
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We’re aware of the bot followers. We know it’s really irritating for yall. The blade runners are working hard and we’re looking at bigger steps.
January 6, 2025 at 3:58 AM
We’re aware of the bot followers. We know it’s really irritating for yall. The blade runners are working hard and we’re looking at bigger steps.