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Top 10 Retro TV Commercials & Jingles

Jenna Em | Posted 02.24.2013 | Canada Living
Jenna Em

When I was a child in the 1970s and 80s, there was a plenitude of catchy commercials and singable jingles! Many of these commercials had enough staying power to last a lifetime, and have been permanently imprinted on my memory. Here's a list of the best 10 commercials and jingles that I remember from my childhood, in no particular order.

Are We Oversexualizing Breast Cancer?

Amber Rehman | Posted 12.25.2012 | Canada Living
Amber Rehman

October is breast cancer awareness month. Yesterday, my 10-year-old son came up to me and asked: "Mommy, do you remember that commercial we saw about those pink things?" He made his hands in a cup formation and covered his chest like a bra. Is there anyone else out there that has some feminism kicking around to feel objectified by overly sexualization of breast cancer? Are breasts selling cancer awareness just like they sell cars, beer, music, cigarette, shoes, and pretty much everything else. Just in case you think I am a prude, I ask you this: Are men asked to wear speedos to raise awareness for prostate cancer?

Done With DVR

Mike Morrison | Posted 12.12.2011 | Canada Living
Mike Morrison

I feel like DVRs have changed the relationship I once had with my television shows, and not for the better. Now, if I'm finding a show boring, I can now simply fast forward through it. If I'm not paying attention and I miss a Nancy Grace nipple slip, I should be punished, not rewarded with the power of a rewind button.