Subliminal Advertising clip, what do you think?

Question

Not exactly paranormal but if you didn't see the explaination at the end you'd think it was.

Do you think it's real?

Are you amazed at how easily the human mind is manipulated?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZyQjr1YL0zg&feature=related

Derren Brown - Subliminal Advertising

Answer 1

I think its amazing how much our mind picks up throughout the day, some of it is waste and the other half might be something we actually will use.  Its like our minds are pack rats.

Answer 2

I asked a similar question a few months ago. I got no responses. Of course it was in a different section. I just wanted to see a subliminal ad slowed down.

Answer 3

Sorry, can't watch the clip right now.  I'll get to it later.

People may be taught about the effectiveness of subliminal advertising and advertising firms may expend energy in an effort to utilize it, but the fact is there has been no study to show it actually works.  Brand recognition can help sales, but no subliminal marketing is going to make you do something you don't want to do.

The "study" most often cited is the claim made by James Vicary in 1957 where he claims he increased popcorn sales by flashing signs saying, "Hungry? Eat popcorn" and "Drink Coca Cola".  Pressed about the impressive results, he admitted to making the whole thing up.  Subsequent tests have shown subliminal advertising has no positive effect.

http://www.skepdic.com/subliminal.html

Answer 4

Subliminal advertising is a known fact, but no one knows whether or not it really works, because people are too scared to test the theory, though I can't say I blame them. I wouldn't want something to alter my mind in ways that I might not want.

Answer 5

Are you a teen or an adult? or a kid?

just curious-not asking exact age or anything.

of course it's real. It is  a proven fact and taught to media students. It's just a fact of life..business people use it..

Answer 6

im not amazed that it works     but i do think its wrong  its like rape

Answer 7

After watching that, I am have to fight a strange desire to assassinate Abraham Lincoln.

People who say that subliminal advertising isn't effective obviously haven't seen the episode of Saved By The Bell where Zack is trying to trick Kelly into going to the dance with him using subliminal advertising.  All of Bayside falls in love with him.

Answer 8

Yes it's real and the ad industry use it on us: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ahg6qcgoa...

Answer 9

Jonquill, You do realize this is YouTube right? No proof of authenticity, it is cut from this to that, not a continuous take. While yes, I 100% believe in subliminal / suggestive, no I do not take this clip with any seriousness.