They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery. I believe it’s the sincerest form of laziness. Which is why I was completely surprised to discover a video I wrote for a children’s cancer research fundraiser event in my early 20s had been pretty closely lifted by a major agency to inspire women to shave their legs — right down to the “Goddess” language and the cadence of the script. Come on, creatives. Do better! And J. Lo, I expected more out of you.
My Glamorama Introduction Video, 2004
Gillette Venus Commercial, 2011
Can you see it, too?