Fancy Smelling Fire Hazards
A friend of mine wondered about a targeted ad on Facebook, an ad so absurd I couldn’t believe it’s not a parody.
The guy from the Dos Equis ad, saying
I don’t always buy candles
but when I do I buy man candles.
Then a picture of a black jar holding a candle with exploding flames behind it.
SCENTED CANDLES MADE BY MEN, FOR MEN.
Scent is the first thing people notice and leaves a lasting impression. Make sure it’s a good one. Smoulder Wolf candles will ensure your place smells incredible, without the overpowering feminine scents from your typical scented candle.
So I had to know – is it parody or is it really that level of jackassery? I availed myself of the finest search engine, and found Smoulder Wolf.
GENTS. THE TIME HAS COME.
We are no longer limited to buying those ridiculous flowery smelling candles that females set fire to.
Made from 120% testosterone, our candles burn at a fearsome 1400°C releasing incredible scents.
Ok – confirmation: it’s a joke.
Cover up those unwanted smells with manly scents, saving you hours of cleaning.
Your place will be transformed from a mancave into a love-shack for you and the wench.
Studies show that 60% of the time, they work every time.
Good to meet you, Smoulder Wolf.
I smell two cease-and-desist letters on the wind. One from Dos Equis for copyright infringement and one from Jonathan Goldsmith for name-and-likeness.
Yes I was thinking Dos Equis might not be best pleased. Is JG the guy in the ad?
That’s hilarious.
And very close to something a real PUA would write.
Reminds me a bit of the hyper-masculine energy drink parody, Powerthirst.
The Penny Arcade comic strip ran into this stuff a little while ago:
https://www.penny-arcade.com/comic/2015/09/21/maximum-wax