Andrew Sullivan suggests that this commercial for Pearl Cream that fetishizes (upper class) “Oriental” women is from the 1970s, but a commenter of his makes a good argument that it was on cable television in the ’80s and ’90s. Do you remember this commercial?
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JaD_fvehAaU[/youtube]
Comments 9
Vidya — November 5, 2008
Yes, I've definitely seen it on TV in the 1990s (in Canada, perhaps on a US cable feed).
shilomc — November 5, 2008
I remember it in the 80's for sure.
Fresh Peaches — November 5, 2008
I definitely remember seeing it in the 90's.
Jay — November 5, 2008
She references "Noble House", which aired in 1988. I remember her and this ad from some time around then.
Barbara P — November 7, 2008
My SO and I still joke about that ad, 20 years later...
Chloe — December 1, 2008
Pfft. My friend's mom uses the Chinese Pearl cream. It... well, it doesn't work. (shock! horror! testimonials that lie!)