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‘Peloton’ Stationary Bicycles Get Flooded With Memes After Their ‘Luxurious’ Ad Faces Backlash
There are a few things in this world that just don't make any sense. Amongst those are funny commercials of people eating salad and having a good time as well as photos of people working out while having the time of their life (also looking better and sexier than ever). Now, more than ever, people are getting tired of being forced fed fake imagery by the luxury brands of a life that is impossible to achieve. So, it's only fair that they are fighting against these lies with the one thing they know best - funny memes.
Recently, Twitter user mocked a company that is advertising stationary bicycles
It seems that what people hated the most was the unattainable image of a fancy lifestyle the Peloton stationary bike company was advertising, and how somehow you could easily be a part of this world just by purchasing this gym machine. Scroll down to see all the jokes yourself, and don't forget to tell us what you think in the comments!
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Apparently, 16 (as of the time I posted my comment) do not understand the fine art of sarcasm...Tomas Holicka was being facetious...he even used the symbols (a slash with an “s” for sarcasm), that many people use to indicate use of sarcasm, at the end of his comment. And his comment is actually really funny...
Well yeah, aside from the fireplace peacock, it’s the best work of art in the nation!
And I gather up my thousands of friends and do a Yogaton (yes, I know, yogathon, but, come on...)
Sometimes I also listen to forest sounds on my $2.99 zen app on my iPhone X to help me feel like I'm biking outside.
Come on, that's obviously a hotel suite; he brought the bike on a business trip in his private jet.
When I travel by air, I always book three adjacent seats for my emotional support companion, my peloton bike. It has such a calming effect on me, it induces this sense of everything being as it should, all is well and good. Traveling without it would seem pointless, and soo stressful.
And I also keep 7 pairs of Peloton leggings in my wardrobe so that I always have a clean pair
Is it just me or does the settee have a relaxed/not bothered about peloton expression?
That way I can stare at yet another screen in my life instead of the panoramic view I paid gajillions of dollars for.
If I buy a Peloton, I won't have money for food. Weight-loss win-win!!!
Considering the bike cost upwards of 2-3k I'd say they are targeting the the right audience.
Considering how expensive they are, you would have to be rich enough to live in these spaces to afford one in the first place. So really, he is pissed they are being honest...
I personally don't see what's wrong with the ad. While watching it I had no thoughts of the surroundings. It looked like everyday homes they were in and nothing extremely fancy. I'm a working middle class citizen also. Seems people are blowing everything out of proportion now days. I'm not easily offended though also. I'm not going to give anyone that much control over me or how I feel. I choose how I feel!
funny. Don't think they could sold those bikes if they put in in a crackhouse. not the same effect :-)
Someone was so annoyed by the commercial they decided to spend 18 twitter posts on this one bike. Yikes. Of course you can spend your time however you like but maybe you could use some 'Hakuna matata'. =)
Company selling that bike could also pay for such marketing, since negative marketing brings sometimes more attention. It got to Boredpanda after all :)
So they should advertise in a tiny corner of a cluttered room? I don’t get it. This bike costs the same all the others.
Meh. I've seen worse ads. I don't get what's so funny. Of course they will shoot the ad in a nice, clean house with lots of light and not in some basement with water dripping from the walls and chains hanging from the ceiling.
I have a 30 year old road bike set up on a 17 year old turbo trainer in the spare bedroom. I am doomed to be lower class forever.
As long as Peloton can hold my coat and the shirt I took off last night, it's ok with me.
Hm... I didn't notice that these were all done by the same account, so yeah, I agree with the "sour grapes" sentiment. However, I also agree with the underlying thought that the ads are bit pretentious, but personal context might be important here; every time I see these ads, it's always on the cheap, ad supported version of Hulu. I'm assuming that whoever can afford a house like this, plus the Peloton machine and it's workout subscription, isn't desperately trying to save $4 a month on their Hulu subscription. So, maybe it more of an ad placement/targeting failure for me, cause I sure as hell can't afford any of that.
HELP - Does the Pelaton stationary bike (starting price $1900.00) have any advantages over the Nordic Trac (starting price around $700.00) - From the commercial it seems to be WiFi accessible but are there any others? PLEASE HELP ANSWER.
"Now, more than ever, people are getting tired of being forced fed fake imagery of a life that is impossible to achieve". Oh noez! I'm, being FORCED! The horror, the horror. (BTW, how is a sub $3000 bike in a nice apartment "impossible"? Go to school, get a high paying job like surgeon or finance and buy said things. Please explain how it's impossible).
If you have a bicycle, you can turn it into a stationary bike with a trainer. When you can, you can ride outside. Actual riding uses core muscles to balance, spinning does not.
The whole rich setting never even bothered me. It's just the fact you got people willing to spend money just to use a bike in their own home with someone who isnt there.
this thing turns polyamory and time honored pursuit to exhaustion available without trying to explain it to your spouse. I'm not motivated to literally cycle, but my mind (what remains) wanders...
I've always thought that this is one invention that humans don't need. Buy yourself a bike for 250$ and go ride it outside... You will do more workout than this thing, you'll see the sunlight, you may meet new people or even find love.. sheesh......
Did anyone notice the theme throughout all the photos? Everyone was very well off and could afford to put the bike any place they wanted
I have my servants carry my Poleton bike out next to the bike trail so I can mock real bicyclist as I ride my fake bike.
I put my Peloton bike outside next to the bike trail so I can watch real bikers ride by while I am riding my fake bike.
I used to sell exercise equipment and bikes years ago. The biggest problem with bicycle exercisers is that it's boring. We used to encourage people to put the bike in front of the TV, a window with a view of the street, or somewhere that isn't isolated. Otherwise, it becomes a clothes rack. When you think about it from this standpoint, many of the pictures above make good sense.
Got to love modern adverts. Great replacement for 'glamour modelling'....
My flat is too small, there 's no space for Peloton, what do I do? Haha it's not a big deal, I saw worse commercials than this. But why not make fun of company? I'm pretty sure their peloton bike is overpriced af.
You know, I never thought about the surroundings......I was too busy rolling my eyes at the overly dramatic atmosphere of the commercials, as if you're Rocky climbing stairs and punching meat slabs rather than riding a stationary bike in your living room.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed this, ridiculous, pretty much tells you how much this thing costs
IMHO, only those who live in these kinds of homes can afford this bike!!
If I buy a Peloton, I won't have money for food. Weight-loss win-win!!!
Considering the bike cost upwards of 2-3k I'd say they are targeting the the right audience.
Considering how expensive they are, you would have to be rich enough to live in these spaces to afford one in the first place. So really, he is pissed they are being honest...
I personally don't see what's wrong with the ad. While watching it I had no thoughts of the surroundings. It looked like everyday homes they were in and nothing extremely fancy. I'm a working middle class citizen also. Seems people are blowing everything out of proportion now days. I'm not easily offended though also. I'm not going to give anyone that much control over me or how I feel. I choose how I feel!
funny. Don't think they could sold those bikes if they put in in a crackhouse. not the same effect :-)
Someone was so annoyed by the commercial they decided to spend 18 twitter posts on this one bike. Yikes. Of course you can spend your time however you like but maybe you could use some 'Hakuna matata'. =)
Company selling that bike could also pay for such marketing, since negative marketing brings sometimes more attention. It got to Boredpanda after all :)
So they should advertise in a tiny corner of a cluttered room? I don’t get it. This bike costs the same all the others.
Meh. I've seen worse ads. I don't get what's so funny. Of course they will shoot the ad in a nice, clean house with lots of light and not in some basement with water dripping from the walls and chains hanging from the ceiling.
I have a 30 year old road bike set up on a 17 year old turbo trainer in the spare bedroom. I am doomed to be lower class forever.
As long as Peloton can hold my coat and the shirt I took off last night, it's ok with me.
Hm... I didn't notice that these were all done by the same account, so yeah, I agree with the "sour grapes" sentiment. However, I also agree with the underlying thought that the ads are bit pretentious, but personal context might be important here; every time I see these ads, it's always on the cheap, ad supported version of Hulu. I'm assuming that whoever can afford a house like this, plus the Peloton machine and it's workout subscription, isn't desperately trying to save $4 a month on their Hulu subscription. So, maybe it more of an ad placement/targeting failure for me, cause I sure as hell can't afford any of that.
HELP - Does the Pelaton stationary bike (starting price $1900.00) have any advantages over the Nordic Trac (starting price around $700.00) - From the commercial it seems to be WiFi accessible but are there any others? PLEASE HELP ANSWER.
"Now, more than ever, people are getting tired of being forced fed fake imagery of a life that is impossible to achieve". Oh noez! I'm, being FORCED! The horror, the horror. (BTW, how is a sub $3000 bike in a nice apartment "impossible"? Go to school, get a high paying job like surgeon or finance and buy said things. Please explain how it's impossible).
If you have a bicycle, you can turn it into a stationary bike with a trainer. When you can, you can ride outside. Actual riding uses core muscles to balance, spinning does not.
The whole rich setting never even bothered me. It's just the fact you got people willing to spend money just to use a bike in their own home with someone who isnt there.
this thing turns polyamory and time honored pursuit to exhaustion available without trying to explain it to your spouse. I'm not motivated to literally cycle, but my mind (what remains) wanders...
I've always thought that this is one invention that humans don't need. Buy yourself a bike for 250$ and go ride it outside... You will do more workout than this thing, you'll see the sunlight, you may meet new people or even find love.. sheesh......
Did anyone notice the theme throughout all the photos? Everyone was very well off and could afford to put the bike any place they wanted
I have my servants carry my Poleton bike out next to the bike trail so I can mock real bicyclist as I ride my fake bike.
I put my Peloton bike outside next to the bike trail so I can watch real bikers ride by while I am riding my fake bike.
I used to sell exercise equipment and bikes years ago. The biggest problem with bicycle exercisers is that it's boring. We used to encourage people to put the bike in front of the TV, a window with a view of the street, or somewhere that isn't isolated. Otherwise, it becomes a clothes rack. When you think about it from this standpoint, many of the pictures above make good sense.
Got to love modern adverts. Great replacement for 'glamour modelling'....
My flat is too small, there 's no space for Peloton, what do I do? Haha it's not a big deal, I saw worse commercials than this. But why not make fun of company? I'm pretty sure their peloton bike is overpriced af.
You know, I never thought about the surroundings......I was too busy rolling my eyes at the overly dramatic atmosphere of the commercials, as if you're Rocky climbing stairs and punching meat slabs rather than riding a stationary bike in your living room.
I'm glad I'm not the only one that noticed this, ridiculous, pretty much tells you how much this thing costs
IMHO, only those who live in these kinds of homes can afford this bike!!