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I Want to get Cancer Ad Campaign

mockingjay · 2017-01-05 00:29:56

I don't like it.... I find it a little shocking especially for those that may not see past the opening scenes. My mother died from Cancer after a long battle and I feel that if she had been watching it during her battle she would have found the opening scenes a little shocking, I don't know if she would have understood the…

05-01-2017 12:29am

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mockingjay

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I don't like it.... I find it a little shocking especially for those that may not see past the opening scenes. My mother died from Cancer after a long battle and I feel that if she had been watching it during her battle she would have found the opening scenes a little shocking, I don't know if she would have understood the culminating message in it. I think anyone who is battling Cancer would say "My God, why would anyone wish this upon themselves". I understand they are campaigning for funds but I think it is insensitive to those that are suffering and for their families, especially if they don't concentrate on the whole ad and see it through to the end. Am I being a little sensitive or could they have thought of a different slogan as such?

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#2 05-01-2017 12:32am

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It just left me going WTF!?!?

I know it's a play on words but it's just very weird. Also the 1 in 2 figure is a life time rate and includes very minor skin cancers etc.

Telling me there's a 1 in 2 chance I will get cancer doesn't make me want to donate money it makes me feel really depressed and helpless.

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#3 05-01-2017 12:34am

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Thread on it here - http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2057688967

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#4 05-01-2017 12:36am

mockingjay

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Oops didn't see that thread, Mod feel free to merge!

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