I heard this on a radio commercial for a hair restoration client, toward the end of the advertisement:
“We may not actually be able to take years off your life….”
Um….Guys?
Very few people are interested in a product that will take years off their lives.
I suspect they were trying to say, “…may not actually be able to make you look younger….”
Come to think of it, there already is a product that is very likely “to take years off your life”:
Cigarettes.
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Wow. Either the copy writer had a huge brain fart, or both the producer & talent didn’t follow the script during the session.
What’s worse, is Dan, you seem to be the only person who has caught it!
I think I’ve heard that spot…but never caught the mistake.
And while I’m here…I hope you and yours have a wonderful holiday! Your blog is very much appreciated all year long.
Yes, reminds me of an agency spot my station was running for a health insurer, announcer says “…and your family’s health is not an option.” I’m sorry? My family’s health is the ONLY option! I suspect they were trying to say “…your family’s health is not optional.” Hard to believe that a lot of the people who make these writing errors actually have college degrees!