Today -- the ad is...

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Explore Croatia...
Are these selections universal to all viewing our board -- or is there just some really weird algorithm running on the DIS server that thinks I am just chompin' at the bit to visit the former Soviet Bloc? Last ad that I noticed was for car rentals in Bulgaria...

 

[tampaguys]

Mine is www.infidelity.com, the online infidelity support group.

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Mine is www.infidelity.com, the online infidelity support group.

That's awful... It sounds like it IS some kinda wrong-headed demographic database though 'cause I've never seen that one pop up -- today, mine is quite benign -- something about sea-cotton (whatever the heck that is).

 

[ZacinIndy]

You trying to confess something? You really want to go to Croatia don't ya?

 

[Chuck S]

This morning mine has 4 ads in one. Exclusive Vacation homes ($175K and up), Universal Orlando (what, Disney doesn't want me anymore?). Costa Rica Experts, and Visit Beautiful Punta Canta via Orbitz.

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Hi Chuck --

Those all sound fairly reasonable for someone who (by dint of being active on the DIS board) might have an interest in travel to warm vacation spots.

Today -- mine is about 4 events in Napa Valley Wine Country. Since I am virtually a teetotaler (inability to metabolize alcohol), I gotta wonder if there might just be a teensy lil row offset somewhere in the big mama database...

Carlos the Jackal (noted world-traveler with a penchant for out of the way travel destinations, Stalinist architecture, and business opportunities involving weapons grade plutonium -- who'da thunk he'd have a thing for wine-tastings and sea-cotton???) might actually be seeing my targeted advertising for fuzzy kittens, discount socks, and Campbell's Cream of Mushroom soup...

Hey Carlos -- um... I mean LUVSMICKEYDONALDANDAK47s -- I think I can help you out with your next "Business Trip"

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

You trying to confess something? You really want to go to Croatia don't ya?

I can honestly say -- neither Croatia nor Bulgaria are in my current top ten. There is just something about corrupt and secretive goverments that operate outside the will of their own people, that I find somewhat off-putting in a vacation destination. ...Of course... I have made an exception in the case of Florida.

(yikes! -- did I just step in it or WHAT?)

 

[ZacinIndy]

I can honestly say -- neither Croatia nor Bulgaria are in my current top ten. There is just something about corrupt and secretive goverments that operate outside the will of their own people, that I find somewhat off-putting in a vacation destination. ...Of course... I have made an exception in the case of Florida.

(yikes! -- did I just step in it or WHAT?)

Not a word... De-rail-a-thon incoming!

 

[ConcKahuna]

How come everyone else gets exciting stuff and I only get Payless Car Rental? I mean, they must have figured out where I work and realized I don't make much money....

 

[Boston5602]

Hmmm , I never actually paid any attention to the AD !!


today mine is ........hhmmm what was it............ oh a tax thingy majig ad thing.

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Explore Croatia again today...

 

[Saxton]

I'm getting mixed messages - the other day I got something to do with dating for Arabic singles and another one for wedding message boards. Now I am not Arabic and I can not legally get married so I'm not quite sure what they are hoping to accomplish with either of those ads. Today it's one for H & R Block taxes ... as I sit here doing my taxes with Turbo Tax! I would have to say that their targeted advertising is off the mark.

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

I'm getting mixed messages - the other day I got something to do with dating for Arabic singles and another one for wedding message boards. Now I am not Arabic and I can not legally get married so I'm not quite sure what they are hoping to accomplish with either of those ads. Today it's one for H & R Block taxes ... as I sit here doing my taxes with Turbo Tax! I would have to say that their targeted advertising is off the mark.

Strange...Strange...Strange... I TOTALLY believe there must be a serious disturbance in the database force...

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

How come everyone else gets exciting stuff and I only get Payless Car Rental? I mean, they must have figured out where I work and realized I don't make much money....

I had that one yesterday too -- definitely closer to my true demographic profile -- so I thought maybe the problem (???) had been fixed -- but today I'm back to wearin' my babushka, and takin' the slow boat to Elbonia again.

Strange as my connection to all things eastern european may be, it pales compared to the other Sue's personalized offerings...

 

[Boston5602]

Ohh Hurray , now that I know to keep an eye out , today's ad is HAWAII , woohoo I think this means Disney will be building a new resort on the Big Isle




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[SeattleRedBear]

Actually, if you've never been to Croatia, you should consider it. (I'm serious). Red-tile roof ancient cities, beautiful Mediterranean beaches and islands, accomodations and food less than half of what you'd pay in neighboring Italy. 3 1/2 hr ferry ride across the Adriatic from Italy.

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

Hi SRB --
So it's your target advertising, I'm seeing!!!! Croatia is probably a lovely spot -- I think I remember seeing something on PBS about some incredibly beautiful lake and forest country. -- maybe one of the other Balkin states -- I'm not sure,

Today -- I had a three-bee -- Avoid Divorce, Put the Spice back in my Marriage, and the third one eludes me @ the moment.

 

[SeattleRedBear]

Hi SRB --
So it's your target advertising, I'm seeing!!!! Croatia is probably a lovely spot -- I think I remember seeing something on PBS about some incredibly beautiful lake and forest country. -- maybe one of the other Balkin states -- I'm not sure,

Today -- I had a three-bee -- Avoid Divorce, Put the Spice back in my Marriage, and the third one eludes me @ the moment.

Actually, I was getting Croatia earlier but now I'm getting

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You'd think they can read my mind......

 

[TuckandStuiesMom]

GRUBER Batteries.

Amazing -- just what I need to pack next to my sea-cotton undies on my driving trip through Bulgaria...

 

[ConcKahuna]

Up top: Costa Rica Tour Sale, $995
On the bottom: Portugalrent Rent a Car