Douchey Things People Say When They Find Out You Work in the Ad Business
“Oh, so you sold your soul?”
“I see. You help brands pretend they give a shit.”
“I thought about going into advertising but I want to make real art. It’s my calling.”
“So you write lies?”
“Hm, maybe you could hook me up with a job if I ever decide to sell out.”
“Oh are you trying to become a real writer?”
“I think advertising is really interesting. I do. But personally … personally, I can’t support our capitalist system.”
“So you sell products. I guess that’s a job.”
“Why did you decide to work for evil?”
“That’s good for your resume, I guess. Maybe you could get a job at a nice non-profit someday.”
[Patronizing attempt to explain how advertising tries to “manipulate human psychology.”]“You have to admit that advertising destroys society.”
“Is it like Mad Men? Did you learn everything you know from that show?”