Coming to a Laundry Room Near You

I just saw this commercial and wonder exactly how it will influence those I work with daily. Given, I don't know how many times I've gone to the laundry room (while either a student or a staff member on a college campus) and been frustrated because someone has left, or forgot, their load in either the dryer or washer. I have on many an occasion removed said clothes and put them on top of the machine, so I can put my articles in the machine. Now, this Cheetos add takes it to another level.

Maybe nothing will happen, but I see college students, with the resources of junk food prevalent, putting the commercial into practice. Ultimately, it might lead to others being more responsible with their laundry, but the passive/aggressive conflict style isn't a healthy one. I realize this is intended to be a lite hearted spot but the target audience in most definitely college students...who encounter this exact scene often.

As a person who works directly with these students, I can imagine initially how I might be amused if this happened, but then comes the responsibility conversation about living in healthy community, and respecting others and their belongings...

One thing I have learned over my time working with college students is media does have a major influence on college life. It is just a matter of time until this media influences 18-25 year olds across this country.