I’d like to point out that this isn’t an ad because it certainly seems like it would be. But no, this ad by Gilette instructing you how to shave a man’s pubes (i.e. shave your own if you’re a man, not walk up to some stranger and do it for him) just struck me as a bit weird.

The things that stand out the most to me is that A) Gilette apparently thinks that I need to make my penis look larger and B) The joy coming off this cartoon man’s face when he shaves his crotch is unparalleled. I’m not ashamed to admit I keep things well-groomed in the groinal area. But I’ve never been so overcome with joy as I do it that I need to smile while I’m taking a sharp blade to my crotch. Then again, I don’t often find my penis covered in mosaics too often, so I guess I can’t totally relate to the plight of this blue man.

Anyway, if Gilette wants to pay me in exchange for this awesome plug, please feel free. I’d prefer some sort of monetary payment that doesn’t involve a giant bag of pube shavings with a letter signed “Thanks for the help raising cockshaving awareness. Here’s the fruits of your labor. Love, Steve Gilette.”