Quote by Marshall McLuhan

Advertising is an environmental striptease for a world of abundance.

Advertising is an environmental striptease for a world of ab

Summary

This quote by Marshall McLuhan suggests that advertising functions like a revealing dance, slowly showcasing the excess and wealth of the world. It implies that advertising serves as a display, gradually exposing the products, goods, and services available in a society of plenty. The analogy of a striptease emphasizes the slow unveiling and allure created by advertising, arousing desire and enticing consumers. Overall, the quote portrays advertising as a powerful tool that unveils and amplifies the abundance and opulence of our consumer-driven world.

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