Snickers Advert Pulled

Phlann · 29-07-2008 11:09PM

Well, obviously the whole 'problem' with speedwalkers is that they walk in a comically effeminate manner, so I can see where they're coming from.

It's still completely idiotic though.

Jordon · 29-07-2008 11:13PM

ZygOte wrote: »

so your the one who objected

No I did Not! but I would have. It was a parody of a gay person and that is what annoyed me. For a start the outfit was sooo 80's. Like I mean come on people!!

:(:(:(:(:(:mad::mad:

Phlann · 29-07-2008 11:16PM

Maybe you should write to the Olympic Committee and have them ban the speedwalking event.

Can't have all these people parodying gay people and getting away with it!

Jordon · 29-07-2008 11:20PM

Phlann wrote: »

Maybe you should write to the Olympic Committee and have them ban the speedwalking event.

Can't have all these people parodying gay people and getting away with it!

Any links to their walking gear? I may do!

ZygOte · 29-07-2008 11:25PM

Jordon wrote: »

No I did Not! but I would have. It was a parody of a gay person and that is what annoyed me. For a start the outfit was sooo 80's. Like I mean come on people!! :(:(:(:(:(:mad::mad:

so anyone who may look like they are "soooo 80's" is gay? ehh :rolleyes:
me thinks your gaydar is broken.

Agamemnon · 29-07-2008 11:31PM

Great ad, I'm going to show my support for it by buying a few Snickers bars tomorrow. C'mon people, join me, it's what Mr. T would do.

Jordon · 29-07-2008 11:37PM

ZygOte wrote: »

so anyone who may look like they are "soooo 80's" is gay? ehh :rolleyes:
me thinks your gaydar is broken.

Yeah if they look 80's gay. Did you miss that point?

I hope you can't have children but I m thinking that is a moot point.

heyjude · 29-07-2008 11:39PM

Overheal wrote: »

Bob Garfield at the magazine Ad Age wrote an open letter last week to the CEO of Omnicon, the ad corporation responsible for the spot, accusing him of using "dehumanizing stereotypes" and "jokey violence" in of all things a candy commercial.
This letter is to you, but it is equally to your colleagues throughout the industry. Are you so bereft, of ideas and simple humanity, that you must be reduced to stereotyping and bullying?

If he thinks that ad is bullying, wonder what he made of Reebok's Terry Tate adverts such as http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MRkiouh5NEI&feature=related

Havermeyer · 29-07-2008 11:47PM

Jordon wrote: »

Yeah if they look 80's gay. Did you miss that point?

I hope you can't have children but I m thinking that is a moot point.

What on earth are you on about. I think you should go have a quiet word with yourself to be honest. There is no reference to gays in the ad, just a bloke that walks like a sissy. So grow up and get a sense of humour.

ZygOte · 29-07-2008 11:51PM

Jordon wrote: »

Yeah if they look 80's gay. Did you miss that point?

I hope you can't have children but I m thinking that is a moot point.

i was contemplating a quirky response for a minute but i think you are a moron will do.

seek help deluded idiot.

Patricide · 29-07-2008 11:54PM

Thats a great ad, pity to see it pulled, its a joke.

2Scoops · 30-07-2008 12:28AM

Yeah, reminds me of this:
http://www.tvscoop.tv/2008/06/heinz_commercia.html

Stupid non-PC bigots! But let's glibly blame the PC fascists instead. :rolleyes:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1IYx4Bc6_eE

Mossy Monk · 30-07-2008 12:30AM

Another great Mr T advert.

ronnie3585 · 30-07-2008 12:33AM

Jordon wrote: »

Yeah if they look 80's gay. Did you miss that point?

I hope you can't have children but I m thinking that is a moot point.

Never feed a troll:pac:

AlmightyCushion · 30-07-2008 12:38AM

Jordon wrote: »

Yeah if they look 80's gay. Did you miss that point?

I hope you can't have children but I m thinking that is a moot point.

Banned for a week.

turf · 30-07-2008 12:41AM

class add.. dunno why it was pulled

30-07-2008 12:44AM

Speedwalking is silly. Absolutely one of the stupidest things I've ever seen people do. That fool deserved to be shot at with chocolate bars by Mr.T. Brilliant ad

Phlann · 30-07-2008 12:46AM

ridiculous banning

Dudess · 30-07-2008 12:47AM

Phlann, have a read of that user's posts and you will identify a distinct trolling pattern. Also, if you have a problem with a moderator/moderating decision, send them a pm or take it to Feedback/Helpdesk. It's really not-on to be moaning about it on-thread. Thanks.

gixerfixer wrote: »

Is it just me our is the world gone Pc mad.:mad:

You know something? You're the first person to say that here...

I don't know the speed-walking ad but the tank/football one is fantastic. Muppets for pulling it!

Phlann · 30-07-2008 12:53AM

Dudess wrote: »

Phlann, have a read of that user's posts and you will identify a distinct trolling pattern.

I'll take your word for it.

Speaking of things that are 'not-on', please don't edit your post after it's been replied to, it's very bad form. There was only that one sentence there when I read it.

R0ot · 30-07-2008 02:09AM

Stupid PC idiots. :mad:

dionsiseire · 30-07-2008 02:42AM

What about the Yorkie Ads?

Not for Girls

couldnt that be construed in exactly the same mannerisms and on top of that being sexist?

seriously, when will the world just grow up and accept comedy items as comedy items and just do whatever everyone else is doing

SLAG

BACK

FunkZ · 30-07-2008 02:48AM

Jesus Christ, that ad shouldn't have been pulled. And it is also funny as fook.

hussey · 30-07-2008 02:57AM

dionsiseire wrote: »

What about the Yorkie Ads?

Not for Girls

couldnt that be construed in exactly the same mannerisms and on top of that being sexist?

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/england/1941327.stm

dionsiseire · 30-07-2008 02:59AM

i give up

we live in a stupid world

follow me and we'll create a utopia, its the only way

bagsey being ruler

Beau x1 · 30-07-2008 03:03AM

Wow. Can't believe this actually happened, what a joke. Never even crossed my mind that the advertisement would be offensive to gays throughout the numerous times I've watched it.

I'll be buying some Snickers next time I'm in the local shop.

MagicMarker · 30-07-2008 03:10AM

Jordon wrote: »

Am I the only one who can see it is using the gay thing as an ad gimmick?
I like Mr T but shooting at a homo is a step to far by the ad makers.

:(:(:(:(:(

First off, you should be site banned for the over usage of >>

:(:(:(:(

Secondly, if anyone is offended by that ad then they are seriously demented.

Damn gays, ruining it for the rest of us:)

robby^5 · 30-07-2008 03:49AM

So basically the people who have asked this ad to be pulled are saying that gay people act feminine, isn't that just promoting a negative stereotype? Snickers made no allusions to this man being gay, just him being a big girls blouse.

Basically by asking this ad to be pulled they're reinforcing the image that gay people are these sissy girly guys akin to the stereotypes we see on sex and the city and that they need special treatment.

Way to set back your own cause 30 years.

Ziggurat · 30-07-2008 08:39AM

Must agree with other posters saying that this says more about the stereotypes people hold. If anything, that and not the ad is just patronising.

Saw this on the telly a few weeks ago and didn't think anything of it. Not as funny as the first ad but it would be hard to top it. Sort of reminds me of this.

pickarooney · 30-07-2008 08:43AM

The guy prseumably switched to the Marathon after that.

Snickers Advert Pulled

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