I see this damn commercial every time I watch football.
While it's posture seems to be empowering to women "You say men are superior drivers, BUT _____" it actually seems insulting.
Her brag regarding the quality of her driving is on the basis of receiving her "safe driving check" which only means she hasn't been in an accident for 6 months.
Does Allstate think women are such bad drivers that not running into something with their car for a whole hockey season is an accomplishment? Or is their apparent misogyny here accidental?
1. "I think you are looking way to deep into it. She got a check. He didn't...." In response to Reply # 0
she's better at driving than him.
that's what i walked away with.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
on it's face, it's "women aren't bad at driving, so suck it misogynists!" but on the other hand, afaik women are (or were?) charged less for insurance premiums because it's assumed they won't be doing as much of the driving.
7. "they are charged less bc they are less likely to get into accidents" In response to Reply # 3
men drive more aggressively per insurance companies.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
-The Knicks’ coaching search still includes a lone frontrunner, Kurt Rambis, whose qualifications for the position include a strong relationship with Jackson and a willingness to take the job.
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