In Stereo
The current uproar over the PePe's Pizza commercial using racial stereotypes should be offensive to anyone with an intelligence level above that of a stone.
Where would the advertising world be without stereotypes, or the ability to generalize and make fun of the Human Race ?
What are the boundries of bad taste and who is it really that draws the line that we are not allowed to cross?
Common sense would tell us that a company for weight loss shouldn't really come out with a commercial like this for instance:
WE GET THE WIEGHT OFF AND KEEP IT OFF!....... AUSCHWITZ TRAINING CAMP.
That would obviously be offensive.
Why isn't the Visit Danmark campaign bothering anyone?
It is offensive to Women, Gay Sailors, and Heterosexual Men.
The woman is dressed like a two dollar Hooker/Stripper.
The Sailor looks like he's auditioning for the "New Village People".
The Business man is....uh... well...A Businessman.
The other two men are Football Idiots floating on the edge of retardation.
If that isn't offensive?
What is this Ad telling us?
If you are a Woman, then you are a badly dresssed stripper that picks up dollar bills with your private parts for a living.
If you are a Man, your'e either a Gay Sailor looking for a new band, or a Pencil Pushing Geek Businessman, or you are a Mentally Challenged Alcoholic Obsessed With Sports.
Actually the Male Stereotypes are pretty close.....but I definitely think Women should be offended!
J.J.J.
