Millions of dollars' worth of advertising shows such little respect for the reader's intelligence that it amounts almost to outright insult.

Summary

This quote suggests that advertising, which costs millions of dollars, disregards the intelligence of the reader to such an extent that it could be seen as a direct insult. It implies that advertising often assumes that the reader lacks intelligence and attempts to manipulate or deceive them through excessive use of money and flashy techniques. The quote highlights the negative impact of advertising that undermines the reader's intellect and implies that such disrespectful practices are common in the industry.

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