Logos in the 1960's Commercial

The commercial starts with an appeal to logos through naming off NASA's successful launches from the 1960's. This builds credibility and automatically attracts the interest of the viewer because of the interest in the space race. Again at the end of the commercial they state how nutritious Tang is for you and that it has a full days worth of vitamin C, which is a stat about the drink they give you to help convince that its also good for you and your children. All of this helps ensure logic and credibility within the audience/viewers of this commercial.  On another note tho, when they mention that on-board every space flight was Tang instant breakfast drink, this a logical fallacy, in that most likely the astronauts did not take tang into space with them, because specially treated food and drinks is what they sent up with them.  (Alan)

Ethos in the 1960’s Tang Commercial

The 1960’s Tang commercial uses ethos to increase its reputation of the product. The first half of the advertisement emphasizes the fact that famous American astronauts used this beverage in space. Relating the product to NASA’s astronauts was a great way to enhance Tang’s desirability. What child does not aspire to be as strong or adventurous as an astronaut, if all it took was to drink Tang? Especially in the 1960’s, when the commercial aired, space exploration was exceedingly popular. Writers of this advertisement intentionally used narration to improve the product’s character as well. The commercial informs views about Tang’s nutritious, natural orange flavor. The statement, “A full day’s supply of vitamin C in every glass,” helps to build a positive, healthier image for the product. The use of ethos in this commercial helps to build Tang’s persona and appeal. (Rachel)

Pathos in the 1960’s Tang Commercial

Pathos is very prevalent in the 1960’s Tang Commercial. It is important to note that in the 1960’s, space exploration was extremely fascinating and inspiring to most Americans, especially children. Through visual images and narration, this Tang commercial was able to connect great American astronauts to the orange Tang juice. This was achieved by the use of a very interesting marketing technique. For more than half of the commercial, the narrator reviews NASA’s history of space exploration. Then, “Tang” appears in large letter with the narrator claiming that Tang juice was aboard every flight. This was done strategically to establish that the average American can be just like the great American astronauts who drank Tang.  The end of the commercial really ties this idea together by saying, “For space men and earth families.” (Rachel)

Intended Audience for the 2009 Tang Commercial

The target audience of the 2009 Tang commercial are children ranging in age from elementary to middle school.  The light, up beat music and quickly changing camera shots helps give the commercial more of a child like feel. The producers of this commercial really tried to play off of the idea that children have large imaginations. In this advertisement, a young boy invasions switching out the water supply with Tang juice. His vision comes to life, as viewers watch people drinking Tang out of a water fountain, swimming in a pool of Tang and playing in a Tang sprinkler. It makes life seem a lot more fun and exciting if Tang was to be used everywhere. At the end, the boy’s classmates applaud him for his great achievement. It is highly likely that the children watching this commercial will remember the orange Tang and the fact that, “Kids win!” (Rachel)  

Rhetorical Analysis 2009 Tang Commercial

  Referring back to the 1960's commercial of the drink Tang- the 2009 Tang commercial uses invention, knowledge, happiness, and being a ladies man to appeal kids to sell their product. You see the young school boy pressing the water fountain button and he is upset because actual water comes out. Then you see him go to the library which represents that kids are more educated and are interested in knowledge. The young scholar then ends back in the classroom where he draws out multiple ways to invent Tang to come out of sinks, sprinklers, water fountains, car washes, showers, and washer machines. This is appealing to kids because what kid would not want to shower in Tang, run through a sprinkler of Tang, drink Tang out of water fountains, jump in a pool of Tang, go through a car wash and not be scared because Tang is cool, be awesome because your clothes wash in Tang,  and know that your animals are happy and healthy because your dog bathes in it; your fish lives in Tang. The commercial concludes with the young boy pressing the water fountain button for a young girl and Tang comes out. In the background you see kids happy and clapping their hands. Ultimately, this is saying if you drink Tang you can invent great things and be a ladies man. (Angelina)

Rhetorical Analysis of the 1960's Tang Commercial

In the 1960's commercial of the drink Tang, they use Americas pride in the space race, and they appeal to kids that want to travel to space themselves, to sell their product.  The marketing team starts off with naming each achievement Nasa had made each step of the way with their travel into space.  They then follow up with mentioning how Tang was with the astronauts on each of there trips.  Showing how Tang is American and supports nationalism. By mentioning that astronauts use Tang on there space trips they appeal to kids who most likely looked up to back during the space race. The commercial concludes with saying how Tang is a good orange flavor and a nutritious drink for the family, which is an appeal to the parents, letting them know its good for there kids.  (Alan)  

Audience Analysis

The audience of this, 1960's Tang commercial, is mainly children from the ages of six to thirteen, but can be an appeal for all ages. Children may have an interest in space. Because space astronauts have Tang for breakfast, so should you. Tang is an orange flavor, so the commercial is also appealing to those who love the taste of orange. Plus whoever is trying to have more Vitamin C in their diet, they should try Tang. The commercial is also appealing to present a fast easy breakfast if you are in a rush in the morning. (Sarah)