Posted on 05/28/2019 4:36:32 AM PDT by bryan999
A new Gillette ad released last week Thursday features a transgender man shaving for the first time.
Samson Bonkeabantu Brown, a Toronto-based artist, shares the personal on-camera experience with his father, who coaches him through the significant life moment.
“Now, don’t be scared,” his father warns. “Shaving is about being confident.”
“Growing up, I was always trying to figure out what kind of man I wanted to become and I’m still trying to figure out what kind of man that I want to become,” says Brown, who addresses his transition through manhood.
(Excerpt) Read more at nypost.com ...
“that’s a chick??? i would’ve never known unless i read the comments...”
And a very ugly one!
It’s a private business in a Capitalist system that is self-correcting.
Companies can be political in many ways, like refusing to sell guns, and look where it gets them.
Thanks fieldmarshaldj.
This is a funny commercial, plus accurate!!
I use Harry’s they deliver when needed.
Best decision I ever made was to switch from electric shavers, phuuk those things.
Good for you!
I burned/hacked my face up the one time I tried an electric razor. I’m all set.
I’ve had great luck using Schick disposables and I use the Seaweed Exfoliator from The Body Shop (yeah, I know...but it works for me) as the shaving cream. Then I rub a 50/50 mix of isopropyl alcohol and tap water on my face.
It took me into my 30s to find a good way to shave.
dollarshaveclub.com/mahk
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