Is AI writing advertising now too? I saw the above over Wordle, and instantly thought that, then decided, no, it sounds more like a translation issue.
Which actually was fairly perceptive, and a reminder that social media means it is you and whatever native intelligence you've managed to develop and retain against the world. Spoiler alert: the world is winning. Then again, it usually does.
Click on "LEARN MORE" you go to an enormous page, with many pictures of the shoe contorting, and a countdown timer urging you to buy now ("Hurry up!" is what they actually say) while this fabulous sale is going on.
"Buy now!" is always a good indication that you should stop, think and most likely buy never.
What they don't say is the name of the shoe — well, eventually, yes, way down the page, in a photo caption: Mesmee. Looking for an actual company, I found a review page with remarks like this:
"0 Star Rating For Cheap China Crap Falsely Advertised As MADE IN USA!"
"Complete rip-off and "got cheated" and "9 weeks and no shoes. 2 emails no response. these
people are crooks of the worst ilk. do not order a thing from them." So we have consensus. The message is: always know what you're buying and who you are buying from. Cave canem.
Oh wait. That's "beware of dog." I mean Caveat emptor. Let the buyer beware.
Since I never criticize someone's headline without offering an improvement, even a paltry scam, let's throw "Walking shoes for elderly with poor balance" on the cutting board and see what we can do with it.
Hmmm...how about "Stable shoes for striding seniors"? Or "You won't wobble walking in these floor-grippers." Or "Shoes for walking, not falling."
A reminder that the problem with artificial intelligence is that it's heavy on the former and light on the latter.
My entry: "Victory over the agony of defeet"
ReplyDeleteDon't need any new shoes. Bought two pairs last weekend.
My wife finally steered me to Skechers Arch-fit Slip-ins. Great product.
So ends my forty years of New Balance. Wore them before they were cool.
I get a free pair of diabetic shoes every year. They are all made in China, but they do last. I also have a couple of New Balance, but I got them from an online New Balance outlet. And I always get my shoes now with a velcro strap, no more laces to replace when they break.
ReplyDeleteGreat picture of a No Kings event
ReplyDeleteI like a deal. But cheap shoes that fit poorly are a recipe for pain and discomfort. You have them on 16 or so hours a day so if they don't fit you are doomed to feeling awful. That's the kind of shoes I wore until I was in my 40's. I thought feet were supposed to hurt. Then I moved to Germany and bought Birkenstocks. Expensive, but oh my goodness. It turns out feet don't have to hurt. Do yourself a favor. Go to a shoe store, have your shoes fitted to your feet, and enjoy 16 hours a day of comfort instead of pain. Buying a cheap shoe online without trying it on first is madness.
ReplyDeleteWhy do you have to wear shoes 16 hours a day...the whole time you're awake? When you're at home, kick them off, chill out, and go barefoot. I hardly ever wear shoes when I'm in the house. Of course, being retired means I can go barefoot a LOT.
DeleteAlso have circulation problems (legs and feet) in my geezerhood. At 78, they tend to swell up, especially in the summertime. Not wearing shoes is like letting my poor tortured tootsies out of jail. Biggest problem? Stubbing your toes quite often. Aye, there's the rub. (sorry!)
I wonder if these descriptions are the result of automated language translations. They are common in the feature list of imported cleaning products on Amazon. Stuff like “removes the scum on your wall without much work”.
ReplyDeleteAlready have web ads saying, "Walking shoes for elderly with poor balance."
ReplyDeleteNow if YouTube would get rid odf the (Ai?) babe reflecting her bare ass while bragging about her shuddering thighs after 3 hours with her man usi g the ED med being hawked...or the popup BJ covering the tools ad...Even on the childrens channels...
I believe it is "cave canem."
ReplyDeleteRight you are. Fixed. Thanks.
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