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October 22, 2003
Thanks for the Memories
Posted by Ernest Miller
The Independent has an interesting story about an advertising technique known as "memory morphing" (Selling you a new past). Even if you didn't particularly like using a product, this advertising technique will help to mold your memories so that you "remember" liking the product. Experiments have shown people "remembering" meeting Bugs Bunny at Disneyland (highly unlikely - and unfortunate - I have to ask, where is the "Who Framed Roger Rabbit" sequel?), and recalling an orange drink spiked with vinegar and salt as "refreshing." One example of this technique in the wild would be the "Remember the Magic" campaign run by Disney.
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1. Seth Finkelstein on October 22, 2003 11:43 AM writes...
Ah, careful, the people *said* they found the drink refreshing.
Permalink to CommentI suspect they didn't want to say "No, it tasted like boiled socks".
That would make them seem uncool.