My name is Sam and I am not, in fact, in your pants.

What appears to be an attempt at feminine hygiene humor misses the mark entirely. Cue the cringe...

When I think about how this commercial came to fruition, I imagine the Poise creative team sitting around a conference table going over ideas when some suit that we'll call "Bob" stands up.

BOB

Edgy. We need something edgy!

LADY EXECUTIVE

We're still selling pantyliners, right?

BOB

Yes but open your mind, girlfriend! It's time to think outside the box of tampons.

Have you forgotten what the Summer's Eve people did with body wash in January?

It was brilliant! Let's watch it again!

  CUE VIDEO:

END VIDEO.
Collective eye rolling among the execs.

BOB

Husband accidentally uses wife's body wash in shower. Wife points out to husband he's loofahing with lady product! Husband freaks out and goes on hilarious masculine activity binge! He swallows raw eggs, you guys! That was great!

LADY EXEC

We saw the ad, Bob. And actually, it was really fucking sexist.

BOB

(ignoring Lady Exec)

We can top Summers Eve. We can do better than the body wash spot.

I have two words for you: Funny Women.

LADY EXEC

Bob, I get what you're tr--

BOB

Women are funny! And we're going to show the world how funny you can be!

LADY EXEC

With pantyliners.

BOB

With pantyliners! And hilarious innuendo!

LADY EXEC

This is a stupid idea.

BOB
No it isn't, Samantha. And I'm gonna prove it.

END SCENE.

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