It's going okay! Watched Barbie with my wife yesterday and that was surprisingly hilarious and now at work on morning tea break. Looking forward to going home to play video games!

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

I've got a 6 year old wanting to go to the movies, and Barbie has crossed my mind. But we are a pretty ad-free house. The idea of taking them to see two hours of doll advert just doesn't sit right with me, even if the movie is highly rated.

[–] Axisential@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Man, I can relate... Although we just watched the latest transformers movie with the kids and there's a reference right at the end to GI Joe - quote from Mr. 12 was "Gee, product placement much? I guess that's their next movie franchise" He's a cynical little bugger, lol, proud dad moment!

[–] Dave@lemmy.nz 2 points 1 year ago

Haha yeah, product placement is pretty prevalent in anything. If you see something you recognise, a can of coke, an Apple logo, the characters walk past a McDonald's; the company paid for it to be there. I notice a huge amount of product placement when I'm looking for it.