The radio ad 'Hi, I'm Jeff Healey from the Jeff Healey Band. Don't drink and drive. I don't.' Well, I hope you don't drive sober either, Mr. Healey. You're blind, for God's sake!
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Carlin points out the irony in a blind driver publicizing an anti-drunk-driving ad without driving sober.
- In plain terms
- He mocks a blind man for not driving sober in his ad.
- What can you take from it?
- Ads often ignore reality for effect.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Do ads work if ironic?
- Should spokespeople relate?
Another view
It distracts from the real message about drunk driving.
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