New Gillette Ad Shows Father Teaching Transgender Son to Shave

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Matt M. Miller | Contributor - The Daily Caller



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AR-JkiNQ_Ro

A new Gillette commercial was released on social media Thursday, showing a father teaching his transgender son how to shave with a Gillette razor.

The advertisement features transgender Toronto artist, Samson Bonkeabantu Brown, as he learns how to shave from his father, following his transition from female to male, according to Fox News.

“Growing up I was always trying to figure out what man I wanted to become and I’m still trying to find out what kind of man I want to become,” Brown says as the ad begins.

The ad shows Brown in front of a sink attempting to shave for the first time as his father coaches him through it.

“Now, don’t be scared, don’t be scared. Shaving is about being confident,” Brown’s father advises.

“I’m at the point in my manhood where I’m actually happy. It’s not just myself transitioning, it’s everybody around me transitioning,” Brown explains as the ad comes to a close. (RELATED: Gillette Uses New Ad Buy To Lecture Men On Toxic Masculinity)

Gillette shared the ad on Facebook Thursday, with the title “First Shave, the story of Samson | #MyBestSelf.”

Brown posted a message on Facebook regarding the ad, explaining that it was important for him to include his father in the ad because of the support he has given him throughout his transition.

“I shot this ad for Gillette and wanted to include my father, who has been one of my greatest supporters throughout my transition, encouraging me to be confident and live authentically as my best self,” the post read.

Brown said in the post that he hopes this ad resonates with his “trans siblings”.

“I am confident that this ad will encourage many of my trans siblings and fill them with the knowledge that our existence in this world can be filled with the love and support we deserve.”

Gillette previously centered marketing campaigns around its slogan “The Best a Man Can Get” attempting to tackle concepts such as “toxic masculinity” and bullying with its famous “We Believe: The Best Men Can Be” advertisement, which caused a public uproar in January.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

And now a take from the "woke" side.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

MATT PRIGGE - Uproxx


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Just as no one ever expected Wendy’s to be weirdly good at Twitter, few expected Gillette — a company that makes those macho gadgets known as razor blades — to be woke. Earlier this year, Gillette earned praise — and, predictably, far-right jeers — for a spot that shot down toxic masculinity. Now they’ve gone next level: Their latest shows a father tenderly teaching his transgender son how to shave.
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“I always knew I was different, I didn’t know that there was a term for the type of person that I was,” says the young man, who Gay Star News identified as one Samson Brown. “I went into my transition just wanting to be happy.”

Brown’s father then shows him how to shave. “Now, don’t be scared,” he tells his son. “Shaving is about being confident.”

‘I’m at the point in my manhood where I’m actually happy,” Samson later says. “It’s not just myself transitioning, it’s everybody around me transitioning.”

The ad dropped on Thursday, the day before the Trump administration revealed they would be rolling back Obama-era health care protections for transgender people.

Samson commented on the video. “Thank you so much Gillette,” he wrote,” for allowing me to share such an important moment in a man’s life with my father.”

Others were moved, too.
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Others tried to rationalize their tears with their anxieties around corporations trying to profit off of everything, even progressive ideals.
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Others reminded everyone of the White House’s stance on trans rights.
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Others found it bold for a corporation to take an honorable stand.
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[DemonGeminiX]

Never against the grain, faggot.

[lost in melb.]

Never against the grain, faggot.

Yeah, like who actually shaves in that direction.

Perhaps that's the point :shocker:

[Muddy]

Very special, I like it. Good job Gillette. :thumbsup:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Yes, pander to that .01% of the population because THAT'S where your sales figures will be coming from, excellent marketing scheme :tup:

[Muddy]

'There is no such thing as bad publicity' :tup:

[PorkChopSandwiches]

I stopped using Gillette after their last BS. I switched to Harrys

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I stopped using Gillette after their last BS. I switched to Harrys

I switched to Schick, they have a subscription delivery service and it works great.

[Hal-9000]

So to be clear this was a girl who became a guy?

And she's taken sufficient hormones to grow whiskers?

[RBP]

So to be clear this was a girl who became a guy?

And she's taken sufficient hormones to grow whiskers?

That's the story line, yes.

[Hal-9000]

No one showed me how to shave :sad2:


My first experience with foam left me looking like a member of ZZ Top with a large white beard :lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Nobody showed me either, my dad had long since split by then.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

That's the story line, yes.

And if this ad doesn't make you cry tears of happiness and joy then you are a fascist and a bigot :hand:

[Hal-9000]

Nobody showed me either, my dad had long since split by then.

No doubt. From what I've seen you keep shaving the top of your head and leaving your face :lol:





:coat:

[RBP]

I stopped using Gillette after their last BS. I switched to Harrys

You can tap Harry's on the sink. The whole head comes off. :dunno:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

No doubt. From what I've seen you keep shaving the top of your head and leaving your face :lol:





:coat:

:beatdown:

[Hal-9000]

I shaved my balls with Gillette blades and sneezed...nearly became transgendered :shock:

[RBP]

I shaved my balls with Gillette blades and sneezed...nearly became transgendered :shock:

Don't give them any new ad ideas. :hand:

[Hal-9000]

Don't give them any new ad ideas. :hand:

I use an old Trac II razor and have been buying knock off blades for years. I get 15 blades for about 7 bucks. I think Gillette blades are double that.

So my ad would be - Gillette sucks and cost is only one of the reasons why :tup:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

https://i.imgur.com/UNJJ3Lz.png

[DemonGeminiX]

Nobody showed me either, my dad had long since split by then.

My dad stuck around and he never bothered to show me. "What, do I have to show you everything? You're supposed to be smart, figure it out for yourself. And don't use my razor." Then he goes back to watching TV.

[Hal-9000]

Just think...I requested to start shaving and cutting the lawn.

If only I had known :lol:


just kidding Dad :thumbsup:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Gillette is also owned by the owner of the New England Patriots, another reason to never buy their crap.

[Hal-9000]

Gillette is also owned by the owner of the New England Patriots, another reason to never buy their crap.

That old dude who got caught at the Rub N Tug?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

That old dude who got caught at the Rub N Tug?

That's the one :tup:

[Hal-9000]

That's the one :tup:

He owns the Pats and Gillette and still goes to a local massage place for his prostate tickle?

What a moron :lol:

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Gillette is also owned by the owner of the New England Patriots, another reason to never buy their crap.

I think he owns Gillette stadium, Gillette is owned by Proctor and Gamble

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I think he owns Gillette stadium, Gillette is owned by Proctor and Gamble

My bad, I could have sworn he owned Gillette at one point, that's how he got the money to buy the Patriots. Guess not.

[lost in melb.]

I shaved my balls with Gillette blades and sneezed...nearly became transgendered :shock:

Ok, I deleted my comment. This was funny though. Bad man! :)

[Godfather]

Razors are such a scam... I've been on electric beard trimmers for almost as long as I've shaved. Doesn't get as close but I need the 5 o'clock shadow to not look like a baby anyways :lol:

[lost in melb.]

Razors are such a scam... I've been on electric beard trimmers for almost as long as I've shaved. Doesn't get as close but I need the 5 o'clock shadow to not look like a baby anyways :lol:

Same :lol:

[Pony]

"Next time Son, I'll teach you how to shave your pussy."

[Hal-9000]

"Next time Son, I'll teach you how to shave your pussy."

:lol: