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- From: brad@cmptrc.lonestar.org (Brad Barton)
- Subject: Re: Cats on TV
- Message-ID: <Bxx1y1.GIr@cmptrc.lonestar.org>
- Date: Wed, 18 Nov 1992 14:37:13 GMT
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- References: <1992Nov15.010637.26866@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> <1992Nov16.154555.16773@sequent.com>
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- In article <1992Nov16.154555.16773@sequent.com> cyndie@sequent.com (Cyndie Sutherland) writes:
- >In article <1992Nov15.010637.26866@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu> vboynton@magnus.acs.ohio-state.edu (Virginia R Boynton) writes:
- >>Has anybody else noticed that some TV shows are finally beginning to
- >>acknowledge the central role of cats in the American family? Not only do we
- >>have Data's Spot on "Star Trek," but also Otto on "Bob." Can anyone think of
- >>others? Do you suppose that this means the world is finally starting to
- >>appreciate cats for the wonderful family members that they are?
- >>
- >>Ginny
- >
- >I heard a statistic recently that consumers respond more favorable to
- >TV comercials that feature cats. I think one computer manufacturer
- >(maybe IBM, I dont remember) advertized there PC with a cat resting on
- >top the monitor. I know I enjoy those commercials more.
- >
- Hewlett Packard is running print ads with a Dalmatian and a multitude of
- white cats with air brushed black spots.. the copy reads something like
- "In a world full of copycats, there is only one HP LaserJet." I have also
- seen a similar poster without the HP reference.
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