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A Walk Through Journal Square (or Journal Squared)

While walking through the Journal Square section of Jersey City on a pleasant Sunday afternoon, I stopped and snapped a few pictures of the advertisements for the recently opened and the planned high-rise developments in the neighborhood.

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An ad for Journal Squared. Fun corporate speak. Isn’t “being square” a minor insult? I’m confused.

The ad copy consists of typical corporate language, attempting to evoke inspiration and mystique around a bland and dull building.

The target audience is supposed to believe that something special–magical–might happen by living in such a place. This echoes the guiding message of materialism and consumption.

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Not to be out done. 1JS.

Meanwhile, hip, stylish, multi-racial young people seem to be reveling in “Jersey City’s new pulse of innovation.” How can a pulse be innovative? You got me. I can’t believe people get paid for writing this dreck.

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Just your average afternoon at 1JS.

Finally, staring intently at an unseen object apparently suggests that you’re thoughtful and creative. And savvy with real estate.

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Do you live near a “pulse of innovation”? Do you feel inspired or ever-so-slightly squared? If so, please share your pictures and sly remarks.

 

1 Comment

  1. Jessica on September 14, 2017 at 1:09 pm

    Don’t get me started on the astronaut ads for that high rise right next to the JSQ PATH station…

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