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Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby BayAreaLegend » Jun 25th, '11, 18:32

Still from the Space Bound video:
http://i.imgur.com/vPXLn.png

Still from the I Need A Doctor video:
http://i.imgur.com/GUWk1.png


Most obvious product placement in an Eminem video i've noticed in a long time :laughing:

If there are more out there please share, it wouldn't surprise me in the least bit...
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby Guess_Who » Jun 25th, '11, 18:51

Menzo wrote:Gee, that's shocking.


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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby Sam. » Jun 25th, '11, 19:44

now a days videos are nothing but an extended commercials .
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby Trimss » Jun 25th, '11, 20:41

You seem to forget that I need a doctor isn't an Eminem song/video.
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby ShadyVsEminem » Jun 25th, '11, 20:42

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZxe_kMLv7Q

Check that video, he is quizzed about spending money and is wearing the watch you are referring to(he references it). There was plenty of product placement in the INAD video but i dont think something he wears in real life would qualify.

He doesnt wanna wear an expensive watch for fear of scratching it
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby Revtone » Jun 25th, '11, 20:49

I think he is wearing only G-shock because he got em in Space bound, i need a doctor, grammy performance etc... But be honest, they look horiblly... :flower:
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby dee-lan » Jun 25th, '11, 22:05

Is it me or Eminem is wearing is G-Shock on his left hand in the Space Bound video ? (sorry for my bad English)
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby EminemBase » Jun 26th, '11, 01:45

I don't really care about product placement as long as it's a... upshot of an action or shot anyway. For example, Em closing the door behind him would usually prompt a close-up on his hand anyway.

So it doesn't bother me that he happens to be wearing a certain brand watch.

It's totally trivial too and if anything, I like it because it adds realism to the 'world'. As, in our world, we're familiar with these products and brands and, anything that can be done to establish a sense of familiarity and resonance with the viewer, I think is a good thing.

The more you believe or buy ( :shifty: ) into the world and whether or not what you're seeing could happen within your world, or within your head - the better.

If it's contrived or forced, then it's annoying. But like, Em leaning up to the glass in "I Need a Doctor"... it seems natural for him to do that anyway, as he's screaming at Dre who's in the tank, in a coma and it intensifies on that moment. So, it's convenient, but justified.

Things like this would normally annoy me but surprisingly, it doesn't.

I see it as an entirely logical and easy way to gain funding. I don't see this kind of product placement as selling out as, I doubt Eminem is doing it for a payday - I'd put a wager on these companies stiffing up the budget for these rather expensive looking videos. So it's just smart business sense, and doesn't compromise hardly anything in my opinion.

And, if Em wears Nike shoes and Nike want to fund the video to make sure he keeps them on for a video or they can get a decent shot on them... he wears them anyway. So it's not really a compromise, just a convenience to be exploited. It's not like he's going out of his way to endorse something he doesn't believe in. As he wears G-Shock anyway right?

So these brands probably become aware of the things he likes then make him offers and do business with him. I'd do it if I was Em, if it meant funding etc. would be silly not to.
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby CrossedBullet » Jun 26th, '11, 02:37

why people be hating on g shocks man anyways that hp was stupid but him wearing that watch shouldnt be a problem just like those air maxs he likes wearing
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby RainMan44 » Jun 26th, '11, 02:41

Menzo wrote:Gee, that's shocking.

I see what you did there :shifty:
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby Manly Moose » Jun 26th, '11, 03:20

he wears this video or not lol
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby christalgurl » Jun 26th, '11, 04:17

He always wears that G-Shock, so if they close up on his hand at any time, it's going to be an ad for them. It's not a big deal to me. He obviously likes the watch or he wouldn't wear it all the time. It's not selling out to buy clothing.
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby BayAreaLegend » Jun 27th, '11, 05:41

christalgurl wrote:He always wears that G-Shock, so if they close up on his hand at any time, it's going to be an ad for them. It's not a big deal to me. He obviously likes the watch or he wouldn't wear it all the time. It's not selling out to buy clothing.


i beg to differ......are all of you really that slow to now understand product placement??? common its 2011 for god sake

from the no love video....
http://i.imgur.com/Gp8w1.png


not to mention the beats headphones that have basically been in every em, dre, or any aftermath artist for that matter videos
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby BayAreaLegend » Jun 27th, '11, 05:42

im not trying to be a dick and i dont really care about the watch i was just pointing it out, but the fact that some of you have to disagree with everything anyone post on this site is mind-blowing, its so blatant how can anyone not agree? :smoking:
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Re: Em Really Likes His G-Shock.....

Postby true rue » Jun 27th, '11, 06:06

BayAreaLegend wrote:im not trying to be a dick and i dont really care about the watch i was just pointing it out, but the fact that some of you have to disagree with everything anyone post on this site is mind-blowing, its so blatant how can anyone not agree? :smoking:


Well, I agree. The first time I saw the video, I actually looked at that part twice because the video was so obviously slowed down to make us look at the watch. It's not a big deal, but it's distracting and kind of cheesy.
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