The graphic you see above is an e-card that you can send to a friend while she’s on her period. I guess it’s supposed to comfort and cheer her through the process. Maybe it’s just me, but when I see the Always commercial that says “Have a Happy Period” I ask myself what the heck is a “happy” period.
There is NOTHING about my menstrual cycle that makes me happy. Do the people at Always think because they’ve added some super duper wings that it makes my cramps less painful. The super absorbency doesn’t take away my “bloated” appearance. What is it about a period that’s happy?
I’ll tell you when I’m happy….when it’s OVER! Most women are happy when their “time of the month” is through. In my “period” lifetime I’ve never encountered a woman who rejoiced at the fact that her cycle had begun. And there’s no feminine hygiene product that puts a smile on our faces.
Have you ever heard a woman say she was looking forward to wearing a tampon or pad for the next four to five days? NOT! I just don’t get this commercial from Always.
Let me know how you feel!
November 19, 2008 at 11:48 pm |
Hi Danita,
I will tell you what made me happy…when I hit menopause…
no more cramps, mess, or migraines : )
One other thing…have you ever tried breaded spam?
You just bread it and fry it, they use to serve it as a breaded cutlet
back in my grade school.
Take care!
sue
November 20, 2008 at 2:08 pm |
Danita,
You’ve finally said what we all are thinking when those commercials come on. I think the only time one can be happy about that time is … when you first get it as a teen. After that … it’s just pure evil !
Thanks for brightening up my day
November 20, 2008 at 3:38 pm |
Not that I haven’t before, but this blog let’s me see why you were selected as being one of the most interesting people!!
CONGRATS!
Theresa
Israelite (litehouse)
November 20, 2008 at 5:39 pm |
Hi Danita,
Right now I am halfway through my monthly visitor and the only happy thought I have about it is that I will be done before Thanksgiving. It will make the holiday more enjoyable.
Have a great day!
Marge
November 20, 2008 at 7:43 pm |
Danita,
I completely agree with you! Always used to also put “have a happy period” on the little piece of plastic holding the wings. I couldn’t stand it. Never made me any happier that I had to use them! And I don’t think I have ever met anyone either that was happy that they were having their period, unless of course they were worried about getting pregnant.
Thanks for bringing up the point!
Julie
November 21, 2008 at 1:16 pm |
I have had a HAPPY period. When I was 42 years old with both of my children out of high school and I thought I was pregnant….now that was a happy happy period! All the rest of them…miserable! Glad I am through with them now!
November 21, 2008 at 5:05 pm |
Danita,
Now I know why I love ya!!!! You are the best! I’m so glad to know that I’m not the only one thinking that this new slogan for Always must have been thought up by a man. Who in the world can have a Happy Period??!!?? But … it does have us talking about their product, now doesn’t it? Still, it’s crazy.
Love your blog. Love your work. Keep it up girl!
Kimm
November 21, 2008 at 7:53 pm |
Hi Danita,
There is nothing that makes me happy about Aunt Flo. You have to wear granny panties, use more products than ever to feel comfortable, and tylenol is your best friend. I have had lay in the bed cramps for years.
November 21, 2008 at 11:03 pm |
Danita -
You are a breath of fresh air! Thank you for using your visibility to point out how ridiulous those “Always” ad campains are.
Congrats on being nominated as one of Cleveland’s Most Interesting People – I could not agree more!!
April 5, 2009 at 8:49 pm |
Seriously!! There is NOTHING happy about getting your period except maybe knowing you’re not pregnant when you don’t want children. Still, it is so obvious that this “Happy period” slogan came out of a man’s head. No woman would be dense enough to come up with that. She would have to be sick to enjoy having slimy gunk pouring out of her!