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Shaker Jean forwarded me Philips' latest newsletter to its subscribers, which features the following image at the top of the email:


[If you can't view the image, it's a picture of a thin white woman lying on her back behind a Philips laptop. She is wearing clothes that are the same colors as the laptop and the image on its screen, and the majority of her head and face are cropped out, leaving only her mouth viewable. The text reads: "Latest Product News. Anywhere, anytime. Enjoy the full range of Philips Notebook and Netbook Accessories anywhere, anytime.]

So, I guess we're meant to understand that an essentially disembodied woman's torso is also a Philips accessory that can be enjoyed anywhere, anytime...? Swell.

Too bad. I had a Philips television I really liked that I may have replaced with another one. But I guess they don't want my business. Fair enough. I'll take it elsewhere.

Contact Philips.

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