Peloton commercial controversy

[RochesterRob]

  I knew the commercial was kind of obnoxious but who knew that people were getting downright angry about it.  I'm talking about the one where the husband gets his wife a stationary bike and we see a quick synopsis of the next year of her riding it.  She shows a range of emotion from nervousness to pride when the "coach" mentions her name.  I thought the commercial was over the top with the emotionalism but some criticize it because they thought it was sexist (she needs to work out but not him), that the husband was abusive for "forcing" her to ride, or ridiculous because the wife was already fit.  I guess that the actress has received a lot of criticism and some being emotionally charged.  It's one thing to ridicule a commercial but another to have a meltdown over it.  

Edited December 13, 2019 by RochesterRob

[RaoulDuke79]

10 minutes ago, RochesterRob said:

  I knew the commercial was kind of obnoxious but who knew that people were getting downright angry about it.  I'm talking about the one where the husband gets his wife a stationary bike and we see a quick synopsis of the next year of her riding it.  She shows a range of emotion from nervousness to pride when the "coach" mentions her name.  I thought the commercial was over the top with the emotionalism but some criticize it because they thought it was sexist (she needs to work out but not him), that the husband was abusive for "forcing" her to ride, or ridiculous because the wife was already fit.  I guess that the actress has received a lot of criticism and some being emotionally charged.  It's one thing to ridicule a commercial but another to have a meltdown over it.  

This is the state of affairs today.  The fact that this is even a story is sad. Not everything needs to be an argument. 

[SinceThe70s]

 

No such thing as bad press?  I wonder if Peloton actually p!ssed off their target market. Not saying it happened here but it would be genius if their target market was offended by all the outrage.

 

 

 

 

[RochesterRob]

37 minutes ago, RochesterRob said:

  I knew the commercial was kind of obnoxious but who knew that people were getting downright angry about it.  I'm talking about the one where the husband gets his wife a stationary bike and we see a quick synopsis of the next year of her riding it.  She shows a range of emotion from nervousness to pride when the "coach" mentions her name.  I thought the commercial was over the top with the emotionalism but some criticize it because they thought it was sexist (she needs to work out but not him), that the husband was abusive for "forcing" her to ride, or ridiculous because the wife was already fit.  I guess that the actress has received a lot of criticism and some being emotionally charged.  It's one thing to ridicule a commercial but another to have a meltdown over it.  

  Did not know that the Peloton woman was already being discussed in the commercial women thread as I have not checked in there for a while.  I'll leave this up for those that want to discuss why people are up in arms about the commercial or just want to ridicule it. 

2 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said:

 

No such thing as bad press?  I wonder if Peloton actually p!ssed off their target market. Not saying it happened here but it would be genius if their target market was offended by all the outrage.

 

 

 

 

  Probably pissed off some of their target market.  Women who feel that they don't need  no stinkin' man to run their lives for example.  There be plenty of wives or girlfriends of rich men to take their place I would imagine.

[ExiledInIllinois]

I am not even on social media... Knew nothing of it until a co-worker told me.

 

I could have guessed it... The commercial is very weird.  I seen commercial and inwas like: "Huh?"

 

What focus group were they using?  All coastal elites?

 

 

[SinceThe70s]

5 minutes ago, RochesterRob said:

Probably pissed off some of their target market.  Women who feel that they don't need  no stinkin' man to run their lives for example.  There be plenty of wives or girlfriends of rich men to take their place I would imagine.

 

Commercial had that vibe. I'm neither part of the target market nor the outrage.

 

Last year we had the car commercial where the male (I can't assume husband in this day and age - amirite?) surprises the female with trucks for each of them for Xmas. Except she demands the truck he intended for himself through multiple "I love its". I thought she was a controlling, ungrateful, me-first b!tch. I never once considered a social media campaign to raise awareness of the despicable nature of her kind .

 

And that's all I have to say about that.

[RochesterRob]

11 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

I am not even on social media... Knew nothing of it until a co-worker told me.

 

I could have guessed it... The commercial is very weird.  I seen commercial and inwas like: "Huh?"

 

What focus group were they using?  All coastal elites?

 

 

  Coastal elites?  Pretty much I would guess.  

8 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said:

 

Commercial had that vibe. I'm neither part of the target market nor the outrage.

 

Last year we had the car commercial where the male (I can't assume husband in this day and age - amirite?) surprises the female with trucks for each of them for Xmas. Except she demands the truck he intended for himself through multiple "I love its". I thought she was a controlling, ungrateful, me-first b!tch. I never once considered a social media campaign to raise awareness of the despicable nature of her kind .

 

And that's all I have to say about that.

  Another obnoxious commercial.  Probably 85,000-90,000 dollars worth of vehicles sitting there or more.  How many WNYers could splurge like that?  I drive an old pickup but that is partly due to me being cheap and partly due to my Cornell professors educating me on the best use of money.  I've bought plenty of low mileage vehicles but never have bought one completely new off of the lot.

[ExiledInIllinois]

2 minutes ago, RochesterRob said:

  Coastal elites?  Pretty much I would guess.  

Yeah... But she was skinny, fit to begin with... How did it transform her life?  Maybe loading the virtual biking through various parts of the world?  How does that tramsform your life?

 

People with disposable income and gratuitous avtivity time. ??

[RochesterRob]

1 minute ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

Yeah... But she was skinny, fit to begin with... How did it transform her life?  Maybe loading the virtual biking through various parts of the world?  How does that tramsform your life?

 

People with disposable income and gratuitous avtivity time. ??

  Probably was a break from her six figure job that calls for 84 hours per week plus bossing the nanny around while home.  

[ExiledInIllinois]

 

Anyway... Ain't a "peloton" a French biking mob, spandex mafia?  Who wants to be a controlled lemming in a peloton? Aren't they like Trump Deplorables?  Ooops, my bad.

2 minutes ago, RochesterRob said:

  Probably was a break from her six figure job that calls for 84 hours per week plus bossing the nanny around while home.  

Those things aren't cheap.  Like 2-3 grand or more... For an exercise bike with virtual capability to take you high in the Alps.  LoL... The Rich get all the cool toys!

[RochesterRob]

2 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

 

Anyway... Ain't a "peloton" a French biking mob, spandex mafia?  Who wants to be a controlled lemming in a peloton? Aren't they like Trump Deplorables?  Ooops, my bad.

  Yep, a French biking mob.  Your life has to suck fairly bad to get self esteem from a Peloton in my mind.

4 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

 

Anyway... Ain't a "peloton" a French biking mob, spandex mafia?  Who wants to be a controlled lemming in a peloton? Aren't they like Trump Deplorables?  Ooops, my bad.

Those things aren't cheap.  Like 2-3 grand or more... For an exercise bike with virtual capability to take you high in the Alps.  LoL... The Rich get all the cool toys!

  Did not know they had virtual capability.  I thought it was husky voiced life coaches riding their own bike in the studio by and large.

[ExiledInIllinois]

2 minutes ago, RochesterRob said:

  Yep, a French biking mob.  Your life has to suck fairly bad to get self esteem from a Peloton in my mind.

  Did not know they had virtual capability.  I thought it was husky voiced life coaches riding their own bike in the studio by and large.

Don't quote me on it... Just listening to what a co-worker said.  I am under the impression you can upload different courses... All over the world.  Like a biking, touring simulator.  Of course for bookoo bucks more!

[SinceThe70s]

13 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

Yeah... But she was skinny, fit to begin with... How did it transform her life?  Maybe loading the virtual biking through various parts of the world?  How does that tramsform your life?

 

People with disposable income and gratuitous avtivity time. ??

 

You've fallen into the trap. Why do you care whether or if it transformed her life? And yet you do.

 

It's a freakin commercial. Could be aimed at any one. Sometimes you, sometimes not you.

Edited December 13, 2019 by SinceThe70s

[Augie]

1 hour ago, SinceThe70s said:

 

No such thing as bad press?  I wonder if Peloton actually p!ssed off their target market. Not saying it happened here but it would be genius if their target market was offended by all the outrage.

 

 

 

 

 

The people who bought after the stock tanked are smiling all the way to New Years! It was “bad” publicity, but most people said it was a great product.

 

My wife got a rather expensive “Mirror” to hang on the wall of the She Cave. It’s a work out thing with a WIDE variety of exercises possible. Videos can show up in the mirror. Whatever!  Hey, I didn’t do it! What an impossible person to buy for! If she wants it, she gets it, so I’m left to buy things she doesn’t want....and screw that! 

 

As I get older I want to trade. I want fewer things and more experiences. I don’t need another sweater, but hot air ballooning or some other crazy stuff would be cool. My sister and her family skipped birthdays and Christmas one year, upped the ante a bit and spent Christmas in Paris. Lousy weather, cheap off season, but a family trip to Paris. 

 

I have no friggin’ idea what I got that year, nor do I care. 

 

 

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Edited December 13, 2019 by Augie

[ExiledInIllinois]

3 minutes ago, SinceThe70s said:

 

You've fallen into the trap. Why do you care whether or if it transformed her life? And yet you do.

 

It's a freakin commercial. Could be aimed at any one. Sometimes you, sometimes not you.

LoL... Ooops!  

[Gugny]

There should be outrage that there's enough American Idiots who will spend $3K on a ***** stationary bike ... not the commercial.

[billsfanmiami(oh)]

18 minutes ago, Augie said:

 

The people who bought after the stock tanked are smiling all the way to New Years! It was “bad” publicity, but most people said it was a great product.

 

My wife got a rather expensive “Mirror” to hang on the wall of the She Cave. It’s a work out thing with a WIDE variety of exercises possible. Videos can show up Inn the mirror. Whatever!  Hey, I didn’t do it! What an impossible person to buy for! If she wants it, she gets it, so I’m left to buy things she doesn’t want....and screw that! 

 

As I get older I want to trade. I want fewer things and more experiences. I don’t need another sweater, but hot air ballooning or some other crazy stuff would be cool. My sister and her family skipped birthdays and Christmas one year, upped the ante a bit and spent Christmas in Paris. Lousy weather, cheap off season, but a family trip to Paris. 

 

I have no friggin’ idea what I got that year, nor do I care. 

We pretty much quit giving each other gifts a long time ago. Put it towards trips instead.

 

9 minutes ago, Gugny said:

There should be outrage that there's enough American Idiots who will spend $3K on a ***** stationary bike ... not the commercial.

I did say pretty much...We have one ??‍♂️

[ExiledInIllinois]

9 minutes ago, Gugny said:

There should be outrage that there's enough American Idiots who will spend $3K on a ***** stationary bike ... not the commercial.

Yeah... But who am I to tell them how to spend their disposable money... It is a free country.

[Augie]

9 hours ago, Gugny said:

There should be outrage that there's enough American Idiots who will spend $3K on a ***** stationary bike ... not the commercial.

 

How do you feel about.....mirrors? 

 

About half the price, and it might get used for exercise (yoga, Pilates, kick boxing videos, etc.) a few times before it is......just an ugly mirror on the wall. 

 

I choose my battles wisely. The key to a long and happy marriage. 

 

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Edited December 13, 2019 by Augie

[SinceThe70s]

14 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

LoL... Ooops!  

 

It's amazing how much we get invested in this sh!t. Myself included, else I never would have responded to OP.

 

Discourse is good. Helps to challenge and shape my thoughts. 

[Gugny]

6 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

Yeah... But who am I to tell them how to spend their disposable money... It is a free country.

 

I would never tell anyone how to spend the money that they've earned.

 

I'm sure I've spent $3000 on something/things that others would consider to be idiotic.

 

I wonder how many of these things have been purchased just to keep up with the Joneses.   

 

"You know ... Biff's wife has one and so does Skip's.  Buffy brags about hers all the time ... she even said that Clive bought her one for the basement and one for the study.  How will I ever be able to show face at the tennis club if everyone has a Peleton except me?"

[ExiledInIllinois]

6 minutes ago, Gugny said:

 

I would never tell anyone how to spend the money that they've earned.

 

I'm sure I've spent $3000 on something/things that others would consider to be idiotic.

 

I wonder how many of these things have been purchased just to keep up with the Joneses.   

 

"You know ... Biff's wife has one and so does Skip's.  Buffy brags about hers all the time ... she even said that Clive bought her one for the basement and one for the study.  How will I ever be able to show face at the tennis club if everyone has a Peleton except me?"

Yeah... I got no problem if people do it for the love of it... Truly enjoy it, spend away.  But, Jonsing is so not in my mindset.

 

We all waste money on crap... But do it for yourself... Not because of others.

 

Jonsing is hard to prove though. And easy to call out.

Edited December 13, 2019 by ExiledInIllinois

[Augie]

3 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

Yeah... I got no problem if people do it for the love of it... Truly enjoy it, spend away.  But, Jonsing is so not in my mindset.

 

We all waste money on crap... But do it for yourself... Not because of others.

 

Jonsing is hard to prove though. And easy to call out.

 

I’m guessing most people buying them are thinking they are like gym memberships. They mean well when they do it, and they are not trying to impress anyone. Six months later, they realize......

[SinceThe70s]

7 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

Yeah... I got no problem if people do it for the love of it... Truly enjoy it, spend away.  But, Jonsing is so not in my mindset.

 

We all waste money on crap... But do it for yourself... Not because of others.

 

Jonsing is hard to prove though. And easy to call out.

 

What's fun for me is the distinction between what wifey and i consider to be 'wasting money'.

[Buffalo Barbarian]

Who ever is offended by this commercial is a weak minded loser.

 

 

[Miyagi-Do Karate]

2 hours ago, Gugny said:

There should be outrage that there's enough American Idiots who will spend $3K on a ***** stationary bike ... not the commercial.

It’s not even the bike that is expensive. You have to pay $40 per month for the classes (@Augie : same for the mirror).

 

when you are paying those hefty monthly fees at that point, why not instead just join a gym and avoid the costs of the machines? 
 

I’m a big “workout at home” person myself, but I have a 10-year old $300 exercise bike, some dumb bells and light weights I got for $20 off of craigslist, and a yoga app with unlimited classes where I pay $19/year. 

[Nextmanup]

6 hours ago, ExiledInIllinois said:

I am not even on social media... Knew nothing of it until a co-worker told me.

 

I could have guessed it... The commercial is very weird.  I seen commercial and inwas like: "Huh?"

 

What focus group were they using?  All coastal elites?

 

 

You're on social media right now.

 

 

[Nextmanup]

7 hours ago, RochesterRob said:

  I knew the commercial was kind of obnoxious but who knew that people were getting downright angry about it.  I'm talking about the one where the husband gets his wife a stationary bike and we see a quick synopsis of the next year of her riding it.  She shows a range of emotion from nervousness to pride when the "coach" mentions her name.  I thought the commercial was over the top with the emotionalism but some criticize it because they thought it was sexist (she needs to work out but not him), that the husband was abusive for "forcing" her to ride, or ridiculous because the wife was already fit.  I guess that the actress has received a lot of criticism and some being emotionally charged.  It's one thing to ridicule a commercial but another to have a meltdown over it.  

I've seen that commercial a lot lately but never paid close enough attention to really know what was happening in the commercial.

 

Too busy checking out the wife.

 

Those Peloton commercials have some of the hottest totty on TV.

 

 

[ALF]

$1,995

 

$1,995 for the bike (supposedly sold at cost, according to a 2015 Bloomberg Businessweek article), not including sales tax, which in New York adds nearly $200. $250 delivery and setup fee. $125 for Peloton cycling shoes. $468 for membership ($39 a month), required for the first year.Dec 2, 2019

 

Peloton shares could be headed to $5, short-seller Citron Research says

 

Peloton Interactive Software Inc. shares were down more than 6% in Tuesday trading after short-seller Citron Research penned a negative report on the maker of exercise equipment, arguing that its stock could be headed for a slide of more than 80%.

 

The Citron analysts, who set a $5 price target on the stock

 

Peloton’s stock went public in late September at an offering price of $29. Shares were trading near $32.50 Tuesday afternoon. The company did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

 

https://www.marketwatch.com/story/peloton-shares-could-be-headed-to-5-short-seller-citron-research-says-2019-12-10

Edited December 13, 2019 by ALF

[plenzmd1]

6 hours ago, Gugny said:

There should be outrage that there's enough American Idiots who will spend $3K on a ***** stationary bike ... not the commercial.

 

6 hours ago, Gugny said:

 

I would never tell anyone how to spend the money that they've earned.

 

I'm sure I've spent $3000 on something/things that others would consider to be idiotic.

 

I wonder how many of these things have been purchased just to keep up with the Joneses.   

 

"You know ... Biff's wife has one and so does Skip's.  Buffy brags about hers all the time ... she even said that Clive bought her one for the basement and one for the study.  How will I ever be able to show face at the tennis club if everyone has a Peleton except me?"

Gug, no need to stereotype. . 

 

My my favorite author Tom Robbins has a quote I internalized a long time ago, like in college.

 

To wit

 

The rich are the most discriminated against class we have. Everyone assumes because one has money, they must be #######. But let me tell you this..,while it is true I Know plenty of rich #######, I also know plenty of poor #######. At least the rich ####### can buy their own drinks. 

 

Truer words Have never been spoken. 

Edited December 13, 2019 by plenzmd1

[Gugny]

9 minutes ago, plenzmd1 said:

 

Gug, no need to stereotype. . 

 

My my favorite author Tom Robbins has a quote I internalized a long time ago, like in college.

 

To wit

 

The rich are the most discriminated against class we have. Everyone assumes because one has money, they must be #######. But let me tell you this..,while it is true I Know plenty of rich #######, I also know plenty of poor #######. At least the rich ####### can buy their own drinks. 

 

Truer words Have never been spoken. 

 

If you take stereotyping away from me, why don't you just go ahead and shoot me!!!!

 

 

[IslandBillsFan]

These "news" stories are a bunch of rubbish.  There are probably about 1000 people on the internet who are "outraged" by this.  First, being outraged on the internet is a joke.  Next, does anyone on this board know anyone who was offended?  When these stories come up in conversation I never speak or know anyone who is outraged.  It is a very small percentage of the population and the media grabs onto the story.  

 

I would guess about .0003% of the population is outraged.

[Pete]

Some people love to exercise.  Other skin thinned people like to B word about what other people enjoy.  If I got my girl a pelaton for Christmas, she would be so pumped.  But she spins and exercises.  These ***** should go after real bs commercials like nonsequitur drug and beer commercials 

[RaoulDuke79]

Although this was last year's Peloton talking point, I think this guy sums it up pretty well and it still holds true.

https://people.com/sports/dad-tells-daughter-not-to-buy-preposterous-peloton-bike-viral-email/amp/

[ExiledInIllinois]

3 hours ago, Nextmanup said:

You're on social media right now.

 

 

Yeah... It's the only one.  Kinda like "Radio" is to "TV."  A little more leg work goes into figuring out who I am.

[Steve O]

2 hours ago, ALF said:

$1,995

 

$1,995 for the bike (supposedly sold at cost, according to a 2015 Bloomberg Businessweek article), not including sales tax, which in New York adds nearly $200. $250 delivery and setup fee. $125 for Peloton cycling shoes. $468 for membership ($39 a month), required for the first year.Dec 2, 2019

 

Treadmill is $4000, plus the $39 a month. Presumably any running shoes will do. They advertise the monthly subscription as just a little more than one boutique fitness class costs. Not sure what makes a fitness class "boutique," but my gym membership is $20 a month which includes classes like yoga, zumba, etc.

But if you have the money, spend it on whatever you want. And if your wife looks like the woman in the commercial, might be worth the cost to keep her away from guys like me in the gym.

Edited December 13, 2019 by Steve O

[Marv's Neighbor]

This whole thing is so stupid!!  Any Married person knows that you get your wife whatever she asks for at Christmas   If she asked for a Peloton, and you can afford it, why not?  She'll be happy and your life will be a whole lot easier, at least for a while.

 

I understand that there's also a "monthly fee," to receive whatever is streamed to the bike.

[ExiledInIllinois]

2 hours ago, plenzmd1 said:

 

Gug, no need to stereotype. . 

 

My my favorite author Tom Robbins has a quote I internalized a long time ago, like in college.

 

To wit

 

The rich are the most discriminated against class we have. Everyone assumes because one has money, they must be #######. But let me tell you this..,while it is true I Know plenty of rich #######, I also know plenty of poor #######. At least the rich ####### can buy their own drinks. 

 

Truer words Have never been spoken. 

As regions go... And who struggles the most to hustle a buck...

 

New England is the biggest rat race on planet... Everybody thinks they are doing the best there... Very Coastal Elite... But when you factor it all in... #1 region where the hustle and struggle is on the most.  Pretty though.  Very nice. But work at it.

 

Yep... And it's all Blue States.

 

Appearances are just that... Appearances.

[dpberr]

Just wait until Kitchenaid unveils their mixer ads where hubby gifts a stand mixer to the Mrs. with the tagline "Get bakin' woman!"

 

 

[RochesterRob]

56 minutes ago, dpberr said:

Just wait until Kitchenaid unveils their mixer ads where hubby gifts a stand mixer to the Mrs. with the tagline "Get bakin' woman!"

 

 

  I think that McMahon-Tate came up with that slogan.

2 hours ago, Marv's Neighbor said:

This whole thing is so stupid!!  Any Married person knows that you get your wife whatever she asks for at Christmas   If she asked for a Peloton, and you can afford it, why not?  She'll be happy and your life will be a whole lot easier, at least for a while.

 

I understand that there's also a "monthly fee," to receive whatever is streamed to the bike.

  Yes, it is stupid to be mad over the commercial which I am not.  I think that it is the theater of the absurd.  As far as pleasing the wife that is something that most of us here understand but that is not all the men out there.  There are guys out there and I have met them who believe that they are the undisputed lord of the manor and the wife will do as she is told.  

Edited December 13, 2019 by RochesterRob