How To Lose Advertisers and Disgust People
May26
Land’s End sent me a bathing suit. I know, I know, you’re thinking, “WHY would anyone send Aunt Becky ANYTHING besides a yacht?” and I’m wondering the same thing. In fact, I’m still WAITING for my yacht.
*taps foot impatiently*
Land’s End sent me a bathing suit so that I would post a picture of myself wearing it on my blog. You can see the error in their thinking, right?
I can.
This was probably NOT what they wanted:
Better yet, this:
Sorry, Land’s End.
I couldn’t resist.
That is totally the one I would buy. May I have mine with a Manhattan too? Thanks.
You buy me new panties? Because I just wet mine laughing so hard.
Maybe she can send you the swimsuit since she’s done with it. At least they’d be quick dry!
While these are spectacular, you forgot to add cats with lasers shooting out of their eyes. I’m gonna need more laser.
SHIT! I KNEW I WAS FORGETTING SOMETHING!
Hilarious and ironical (new word). Me likey.
You think you coined “ironical”? Welcome to the internets, Mr. Fresh Off The Boat.
Si senor… No speak Englais… gracias.
HAHAHA!!! I love it!
You still look amazing. 🙂
Hilarious! I think purple is your color!
You look great! and this cracked me up! Love it, I bet Lands End will love it too…..
I’m pretty sure I’m black-balled now.
I need one of those.
Awesome. I think you should make that first one your new avatar pic!
Also, that bathing suit is super cute!
Bwahahahahaha!
Yeah, but you look fucking hot!
Hey, Land’s End.
Send ME that bathing suit, and *I’ll* post a picture of me wearing it on my blog too!
I’m a size, er, whatever a 220lb dude is. Fluffy?
Amy Winehouse, I presume?
hahaha…i particularly liked the fact that you have a bathing suit on with a chainsaw…awesome accessory. I actually own quite a few purple swimsuits…just saying
Best Lands End photo spread ever!!!
Ok, but I REALLY like the bathing suit!
I never thought about wearing a bathing suit while using a chain saw. I do live in hurricane territory so this would totally work. Thanks for the idea!
I am laughing my ass off!!! I bet that is not what they were looking for, but it is absolutely better!!
Aunt Becky you are my fucking hero!
Aunt Becky you are my fucking hero!
The picture with the chainsaw is hereby crowned the absolute highlight of my motherfucking day. Best. Picture. Ever.
And I think you’re selling yourself short. I would totally buy that bathing suit after seeing this.
And wordpress really doesn’t seem to like the way I post. I TYPE FAST. SORRY, WORDPRESS, SORRY. Sheesh.
Bwahahahaha. WordPress is a bitch. Also: who DOESN’T wear a swimsuit and fancy jewelry to do yardwork?
Love it, absolutely love it!
Oh that’s the blackberry one! I was just looking at that one online yesterday! I hadn’t thought it would be that dark. Now I am frightened about what shade the Bright Iris I did order will look like
Pretty, isn’t it?
ROFL! Best ad ever 😛
Actually that’s the most effective product placement I’ve seen in a while. ‘Cause it’s a cute suit. Also goes from pool to yard work with just a set of pearls to dress it up 🙂
Could you please be the stylist for the entire Land’s End catalog?
Actually, you just made me WANT to buy that swim suit!
Me too!
You crack me up! Snort!
I think the second one may be exactly what they were looking for.
Awesome. Absolutely frigging awesome.
I would totally buy it.
Brilliant. Mwah!
At least they sent you one in your favorite flavor… er, color. All you were lacking was some rad Amy Winehouse eyeliner in that second shot. They better feature you in their catalog with one of those shots if they want me to continue shopping there.
PS I think WP is just extra testy today. Apparently my lightening-quick fingers are too much for them, too.
Stupid WP. Also: yes. Purple is hot. I really channeled Amy Winehouse in the second one, huh?
Hear that? That’s the sound of purple bathing suits flying off the shelves.
That first pic is quite sexy.
The second one? Meh, not so much. 🙂
You know you like The Crow makeup.
This here is why I LOVE you!!! And why we are BFF’s! I could NEVER think to come up with this stuff.
Y’know, I need me a new suit. Maybe i’ll check Land’s End. Hmmm.
And I will totally wear it while wielding sharp non-girly objects. Possibly with a tiara.
If I’d had a tiara, I’d have put that shit on!
How is it that you don’t have a tiara?
Someone send her a tiara!
Hold on, I think InStyle is trying to get a hold of you right now for a photo shoot. You are SUCH a Lands End kinda girl. How about Fredrick’s of Hollywood? Or any brand of Vodka. Or how about a cleaning service?
I just want someone to send me some free wine to pimp. Seriously.
Cheers.
VB
Someone sent me free wine. NO JOKE. Now I need a vodka sponsor!
bwahaha…no I dont think that’s what they had in mind at all. However, you did keep up your end of the deal because you are indeed wearing the bathing suit in the photo 😉
On a side note, the first photo is actually sort of cute and I’m actually diggin’ the bathing suit.
The bathing suit is hot. I swear.
Oh I am SO all over that! A versatile bathing suit! You can cut down trees AND do your weekend job (workin the corner) in it! Hells to the yeah!
Ha!
Bwahahahahahaha!
I saw a couple of these Lands End posts and thought, “Hmm,” followed by, “Ugh”. You absolutely rocked the “Every Mom Blogger Wearing Lands End!” concept some male marketing exec came up with and shoved it in their face.
Not every female blogger is a stereotypical MOM?!?
Thank you for this. Really. THANK YOU.
Love the Helmut Newton influence in your work.
You just made me laugh so hard that I very unladylike farted.
Oh, yes, a good loud one.
HILARIOUS.
I just….I don’t even…WOW. You are the queen of the interwebs. ‘Nuff said.
That top photo is really a keeper.
Oh man, you went and did it. That said, it’s actually a really nice costume!
Yeah, probably NOT what they had in mind, but still, you look pretty rockin’ in the purple suit in the top pic! It’s glam and makes your tenahnehnahs look great! (and life is nothing if not making sure our tenahnehnahs look great.) (I’m just saying.)
You’d lose the advertiser if you didn’t look so adorable in the swimsuit! Now I need that suit, pronto. In that exact color.
Oh how I needed a good laugh today!! I guess I should tell you that my husband thought the chainsaw picture was funny.
Made my day.
I don’t understand why you have Parliament smokes there. Those pics are scream Newport or some generic menthol. Besides, you should be careful when combining sparkles, smokes, and booze. The combination will either kill a unicorn or make you end up on Maury Povich learning about 12 kids you didn’t know you had.
Now can you get Dave to do the exact same pictures? Suit and all? That would be epic.
This just made my day.
Great goodness those are amazing!! You are totally rocking the Land’s End swim suit!!
I am in love with the chainsaw photo. That is all.
Oh.My.God. Best pics EVER. Also? I like how your cat has his back to you, pretending he doesn’t know you.
That is one gorgeous bathing suit! (nice chainsaw too)
I want that damn suit! Um… I have no idea what is wrong with your pictures! 🙂
See…here’s the problem.
That suit is mad cute yo, especially on you.
I want to go buy it. I love the neckline part where it’s curvy. It might actually make me want to wear a bathing suit.
So…your advertising…worked. Oops.
Wow! You are such a goddess!! and you have a secret life as a model…Loving the suit! Makes me think all swimsuits should be showcased with chainsaws.
fuck yeah!
Hey, I have that one in teal. I love the purple but it was too dark with my scary fair Irish skin.
shoot, that is a bathing suit they sent you? there was me thinking you are wearing a dress…. to be honest it’s not bad looking for a bathing suit and hello! PURPLE! guess they read your blog after all ( or maybe they just skip trough the “important” bits, hence having the nerve to ask you to post it ;))) but it sure looks great on you ( is Absolut sending you free bottles as well? If not they SHOULD! )so it’s win win…
Lands End is brilliant! Because of you…I know MUST have this fucking bathing suit.
Seeing as this bathing suit was modeled by a lovely Tom Jones-like lady and not a skinny shut your whore mouth bitch, I would purchase a dozen.
I am sure that if Land’s End didn’t bite, the guys over at Coors or the Peterbuilt trucking company would have you in a heartbeat!
That was freakin hysterical though….
You are gorgeous.
I’m completely sold on this suit… I’m generally tipsy when I’m wearing one anyway. I’m off to check out their catalog!
I am logging on to Land’sEnd.com right now!
When Land’s End suddenly sells out of this, in this awesome purple color, they will sadly then send you children’s lunch pails, tote bags, and cardigans. Sad for whom, I really don’t know because I cannot fucking wait. (Off to see if this is still available in my size, because my pool club will goddamn LOVE ME if I show up looking like this.)
You know how in catalogs you often don’t really want the clothes, you want the lifestyle? Bingo.
I love you.
Hey, I have a chainsaw – why didn’t Lands End send me a bathing suit?
Dude! You’ve got a Poulan?! I am so envious.
Now, see, I think that ALL suits should be sold like this.
You are insane, homegrrl. Lol
I did not realize I followed the blog of a famous supermodel. If I did, I woulda dressed better.
Your Girls look fab in that suit, my dear.
The bling and manicured nails nicely set off the chainsaw and the versatility of the suit. You know how you’re lounging by the pool, sporting the bling, and the cabana dude is all here’s your drink, and you’re all “go cut something down with the chainsaw” and he’s all doing it wrong so you just bust over and am all “MOVE” and take over… I’m guessing the cabana boy is taking the pictures anyhow… at least that’s what I’m getting from the pic. Naturally the 2nd is AFTER doing your lawn work.
You look HOT!! I especially like the blur you put on your face in the second photo. Nice touch.
Toooooo funny! But, until I see exactly what yard work you accomplished, I don’t think you should have taken a rest! If Land’s End doesn’t hire you for the rest of the catalogue, they’re crazy! Come visit when you get over your hangover…
bwhahahaha! That’s all kinds of klassy!
See, and that in two pictures is why I love you.
The top pic is actually awesome! Until today I have never heard of Land’s End. Your pictures make me want to at least check out their website. Hear that Land’s End? She reached someone who has NEVER heard of you! She needs a magazine spread with her deciding the poses and accessories. Way more interesting than the anorexics with fake hair.
If “White Trash” is the look you’re going for in the 2nd picture, I have to let you know that the expensive-ish vodka and (almost) name brand cigarettes blow your cover.
Man, even your cat desires to avert its eyes. You’ve done your job well.
Simply stunning, I’d buy one. I’m not sure which is my favourite, chainsaw killer girl or chain smoking boozer girl. It’s a tough call.
I’m loving that you are wearing your bling while doing some casual chainsawing!
This straight up looks JUST like a Land’s End advertisment! I can’t wait until Tampax or Trojan sends you product! That’s be amazeballs!
Margaret (@goodbadfamily)
I really wonder what Land’s End thinks of me now.
I love you, Aunt Becky
Best. Ad. Campaign. Ever.
You mean it’s not normal to hold a chainsaw while wearing a swimsuit? I’ve been doing it wrong for years! So what else are you supposed to do in a swimsuit if it’s not holding a chainsaw?
UGH. I absolutely loathe “you are awesome” comments. But seriously??
YOU ARE AWESOME.
Also, that 2nd snap really needed a package of condoms. Actually, come to think of it, the 1st snap could also have used a package of condoms.
SHIT. I knew I was forgetting that! Also: cats with laser beams!
Best.Post.EVER!
That’s a nice chainsaw.
is there a link to that suit because it’s freaking adorable AND it goes with my chainsaw!
If 100 comments and a purple suit don’t make your day, nothin’ will. You are just too sexy for this blog.
Hot. Love that first photo.
Seriously…best layout… and who DOESN’T feel like drinking and chain-sawing when wearing a swimsuit?
OH MY GOD I LOVE IT.
And the swimsuit.
Does it come in maternity?
That is hilarious!!
And you are looking super hot in that bathing suit. I love the color.
Fuck you’re awesome….
No no no…
Get a saw with at least an 18″ bar.
Couldn’t help but notice the empty bottle of Absolut Mandarin lying by your side in the second pic. I hope you mixed it with tonic and orange slices. If not, try that next time around. It’s fresh! Word of caution, if you like Absolut Mandarin, you may not like Stoli Orange…it tastes bitter by comparison. JS.
Oh Aunt Becky I hate to be the one to point this out to you but you LOOK HOT! So hot that I am now going to check out the Land’s End swimsuits in hopes of looking more like you…
Love it!
Aunt Beckster I love you, and now my husband does too. We may have to fight. Anyhoo I must share this, it’s too good to keep to myself!
I would love to think that you had Hole’s “Gutless” blaring in the background when you posed for these pics! Well played, my friend, well played.
Oh my abs! Thanks for giving me the workout I’ve been avoiding all week. I had to read (and show) your post to my dh. Heehee!!
Man you make that suit look sexy!
hiLArious.
though that might just be your color.
Okay, so whatever marketing genius at Lands End’s corporate offices decided to send you that bathing suit needs a promotion.
I fully predict bathing suit sales to be up by some ridiculous percentage for Lands End and for them to start sending you polo shirts and khaki capri pants any day now.
:DDDDDDDDDD I love you
and I think you still look hot!
Okay a bit weird first comment to your blog but whateverrr…
HaHaHaHaHaHa!
Nice bathing suit though!
You are the answer to my chainsawing dilemma! I used to do my best chainsawing in a bikini, but well I’m 41 and have a 3 year old and NO ONE needs to be subjected to that. This suit is the answer!
(I have the sneaking suspicion you may sell more suits, those wiley Land’s End folks knew what they were doing!)
Also, I really shouldn’t have read this post when said 3 year old was sitting beside me. Much explaining needed.
Oh, woman, I just love you. I’ll put mine on and we’ll do a whole landscaping series – I wield a mean axe. You’ve got some more serial killer bushes to take out, don’t you?
You rock my face off. Needed to see something this kick ass today. Great start to my morning. XOXOXOOXXOXOX
Actually, I *would* buy a suit from Land’s End after seeing that! Actually, I already *did* buy a different suit from LE a few weeks ago (damn my mother for planning a beach trip while we’re home for a visit…), and I just got an email from them this morning and was perusing other suits, thinking about buying another. And I really like this one you’re wearing here. So, I think this is actually quite an advertising match.
When I order this bathing suit from Land’s End today, you know that little drop down box that asks “Where did you hear about us”? I am answering Aunt Becky sent me.
So I just totally bought a Lands End bathing suit and now I want this one too.
Because this one? Would clearly fit my lifestyle.
wait.
what?
lands end needed this “brand awakening.” respect!
While this may not have been what they had in mind, it totally just made me check out their swimsuits (would never have thought to look there), and I think I’m going to buy one.
alternative advertising WIN.
If anything, I think you just upped sales with the awesome chainsaw picture! Half of us are running out to (or madly clicking through google) to find a bathing suit that we can look awesome in while doing hardcore yard work!
modeling Lands End as only Aunt Becky can do! 🙂 You did not disappoint!
this totally made me laugh out loud
i can totally see you on the cover of the land’s end catalog.
OMG. I just found this posted on FB today:
http://www.facebook.com/update_security_info.php?wizard=1#!/media/set/?set=a.10150194154484213.318726.70267159212
I like Lands End, I do, but their marketing folks are very annoying on FB. Do you think all of those folks understood Lands End was going to plaster their (very candid) photos all over the net?
I’m not sure this trick is selling more bathing suits ….
PS. the first time I went to post this comment, I got a reminder/prompt to enter my email. So I did. Annoyed that I had to rinse and repeat, but whatever. The second time I posted, I got a message that said I was “posting comments too quickly. Slow down.” Seriously? It’s not like I’m running with scissors … how about … “the comment interface is wasting my time too quickly?”
Love it. Does it come in pink? Also, I can’t believe you still didn’t get the yacht I sent you.
1. Great pictures
2. The suit looks fabulous
3. If Lands’ End has a sense of humor, you will get more stuff
Based on the responses, I think this was the best ever way to advertise the swimsuit.
Best. Bathing suit. Review.
EVER!
GotDAMN you’re sexy! 😉
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hey, you look TOTALLY HOT in your bathing suit, right by your chainsaw. in fact, that chainsaw would probably sell more bathing suits due to sheer humor, than most of those asshole skinny bikini models that most of us want to stab.
Why don’t those fuckers send me a bathing suit? I would rock the fuck out of that one-piece.
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My personal favorite part is the cat on the end table behind you. I can’t believe no one noticed this!
Also? I totally want this swimsuit now.
Hey, it worked for me. I’m actually going to go check it out on the LA site.
Nice cleaves! I bet Vicky’s Secret will be calling any day now.
Yes, obviously awesome and extremely funny. Good stuff.
But fuck cats with laser beam shooting eyes. I demand chainsaws with laser beam shooting eyes from now on. On the whole internet. Preferably with ladies wearing swimsuits on the background.
@____@ that swimsuit is AWESOME! and it looks pretty dang amazing on you too 🙂
*SNORT*
And this would be why I keep you in my reader…
*blushes*
That is hilarious. You are awesome.
My favorite part is the manhattan spilled on the front of the swimsuit in the second picture. “Alcohol can stain, but who cares when you’re wearing a Land’s End Swimsuit!” is what it says to me… hehehe, love it!