EPISODE · Sep 18, 2020 · 26 MIN
Episode 13 - The DC Extended Universe and Selling Fast Food with Soap Suds
from Talk Description to Me · host Christine Malec and JJ Hunt
The makers of DC Comics have recently released trailers and concept art for their upcoming offerings, and "Holy melancholy, Batman!", are they ever dark! Meanwhile, fast food advertisers have been changing tactics to sell product in the COVID world. Instead of tempting us with glistening burgers and fresh ingredients, they now soothe and reassure us with images of hand-washing and mask-wearing. In this episode, Christine and JJ discuss the visuals in recent ad campaigns, and how our visual language has been altered by the pandemic. Send us a quick note!Support the show
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The makers of DC Comics have recently released trailers and concept art for their upcoming offerings, and "Holy melancholy, Batman!", are they ever dark! Meanwhile, fast food advertisers have been changing tactics to sell product in the COVID world. Instead of tempting us with glistening burgers and fresh ingredients, they now soothe and reassure us with images of hand-washing and mask-wearing. In this episode, Christine and JJ discuss the visuals in recent ad campaigns, and how our visual la...
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