In the world of Mother's Day advertising, including a date reminder seems crucial. Because, as this sweet example points out:
THERE'S NO HURT LIKE FORGETTING
Whitman's chocolates just weren't afraid to bring the guilt vibe.
The hubs and I have been chatting about whether norms have shifted, and if Young People are no longer slaves to the cultural expectations we grew up with about holidays like this one. Let's take a stroll through some ads which underscored our enculturation that celebratory action was required, and which included the date to help reinforce preparation timelines.
Colgate chose a kindler, gentler version of this message, if a bit braggadocios.
Dairy products even got in on it, though this poor queen looks like she's warding off an attack.
Usually the ads focused on presents, which were frequently candy. But of course chocolates aren't the only gift option. Who wouldn't want a "rubber tyred shopping jeep"?
The gifts below might have come from the heart, but mom herself appears half-hearted.
Maybe she's just tired from dreaming up new casserole recipes to bake in those dishes.
Or maybe mom would just like some... meat.
So she can cook it.
For you.
Last but not least, I'm still trying to figure out the message in the ad below, and the text is a bit too small for these tired motherly eyes to read:
If you have an idea about the scenario in play here, please post it in the comments. I'd love to read it.
Meanwhile, happy Mother's Day to all who should be celebrated!