mickison wrote:
“Whether the ad increases participation, recognition, etc. is beside the point” what? I disagree. I think that is ENTIRELY the point. Otherwise you’re just another Lionel fanboy who is excited just because Lionel (or any other pro) is in a commercial. For what reason? To somehow legitimize the sport you participate in? Or some other reason? not being excited about a commercial <> negativity
Yes, I'd be excited to see any triathlon pro in a commercial, for the same reason (but to a lesser extent of course) that I'd be excited to see a family member in a commercial. They're from our ingroups.
Edit: Jumping to the "Lionel fanboy" train of thought just makes it sound like you're a " Lionel hater." Putting those in quotes because the terms are stupid