Re: Male or Female for Narration?

The Pre-Meltdown Kid wrote:
"Larry in AZ" <usenet2@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:Xns9A5673DF1C287thefrogprince@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Waiving the right to remain silent, P.C. Ford <meoh@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
said:

On Mon, 3 Mar 2008 09:38:37 -0800, "nappy" <n@xxx> wrote:

thanks to all of you that answered.

It's not that the client is being indecisive....I just wanted to be
able to give a suggestion.

As I've said, it's a marketing/psychological decision. And ultimately
the client will make the choice.

I've asked some women....answers included

"Definitely a woman. But not TOO good looking."

and...."Definitely a man. Don't you know that women don't like women?"
Thanks again, guys.
My wife, a PhD, did a little research in this area when she contracted
with a northern California County regarding their government TV
production.

Women tend to be hyper-critical of other women's clothing, hair, makeup,
etc., and may miss the message due to that.

They are much less likely to react similarly to a male. Now, you've got
to determine the male "type," which can be just as troublesome...

No trouble if they're a Ricardo Montalban or Fabio lookalike/soundalike.
Definitely need an accent.
Make sure a picture accompanies the opening credit. They (the women) will def'ly pay closer attention.

Patrick Stewart-ish was not a bad suggestion, but ponytails really help.
Stewart is currently doing a gig in Brooklyn, NY. Let's hope he don't tawk Brooklyn.

At the time, all I was concerned with was the voice...still not bad; 'Make it so, #1.'
<g>
I wish I'd been born with a voice like that....

jak
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