Why is it barmy? Advertisers know not to use stereotypes in ads so can't be surprised when they get banned. Personally I wouldn't be offended by the examples used but avoiding stereotypes in ads is surely a reasonable rule/law to have in place
14-08-19, 16:21
ToTaL ITK
Re: The Crazy Ad Laws
two blokes with prams could become a stereotype in 5, 10 years.
Why is it barmy? Advertisers know not to use stereotypes in ads so can't be surprised when they get banned. Personally I wouldn't be offended by the examples used but avoiding stereotypes in ads is surely a reasonable rule/law to have in place
Surely what is “barmy” is almost every couple in an ad are mixed race.
This is nowhere near representative of the UK but nevertheless is pushed down our throat
14-08-19, 16:40
jon1959
Re: The Crazy Ad Laws
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Originally Posted by DubaiDai
Surely what is “barmy” is almost every couple in an ad are mixed race.
This is nowhere near representative of the UK but nevertheless is pushed down our throat