Comments on: Virgin Mary ad ruled offensive

By: John Grono

John Grono — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:47:37 +0000

Pass me the sledgehammer …. ‘guerilla’ vs ‘gorrila. Try http://www.dictionary.com if all else fails.

By: Dear John Grono

Dear John Grono — Mon, 27 Jul 2009 02:19:29 +0000

Dear John Grono,
Umm, I Still dont understand. I guess your much, much smarter then I. Oh-well, it’s back to my menial hospitality job. At least there i can dream and live vicariously in the shadows of others, or one shadow in particular.

By: John Grono

John Grono — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:26:16 +0000

Not at all … merely using a pun in an attempt to highlight the difference between ‘guerilla’ advertising and ‘gorilla’ advertising. Surely, it wasn’t THAT obtuse!

By: Dear John Grono

Dear John Grono — Sat, 25 Jul 2009 04:22:19 +0000

Dear John Grono,
Are you comparing Cadbury and Phil Collins to an image of the Virgin Mary with male genitalia on her forehead?
Somehow, I think we are dealing with a completely different campaign here buddy. However, in sympathy, an interesting attempt at… Whatever your tiring to point out..

By: John Grono

John Grono — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 11:09:25 +0000

Forget the poster … I love it that Alissa was “applaud” (I’m appalled at her spelling), and as for Alli’s call for a return to “gorilla” marketing what do you call the Cadbury/Phil Collins effort?

By: Deb

Deb — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:13:10 +0000

I agree with Jude. What ever happened to good old fashion morals?

By: Jude

Jude — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:53:49 +0000

Yes, okay, I can see how the ASB would rule this offensive on religious grounds but what makes it particularly disguisting is virginity as a commodity. Maybe I’m particularly senstive being a mum, and having recently read stuff on human trafficking, but this is wrong on so many levels, religion probably lowest on the list.

By: Jen

Jen — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 02:25:58 +0000

Our society is full of ‘offence’ and as a consequence is so easily offended. Arguably, wars, riot, and bloodshed have been incited and perpetuated in the name of ‘religion’. It is therefore surprising to me that something as seemingly inoffensive as a poster has generated so much ‘offence’. A poster does far less damage than a loaded gun. Freedom of expression should be valued, regardless of the nature of what is said – God knows, religious leaders have more than ample opportunity to express their opinions….

By: Matt

Matt — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:44:01 +0000

Our society is so politically correct these days. Where’s the fun? You can’t make fun of ~EDITED~ friends.

By: Sally

Sally — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:42:20 +0000

I cannot believe this has been ruled offensive. I see the word SEX plastered on massive billboards every morning when I take my 8 year old son to school. I have now had to try and attempt to sugar-coat what ‘lasting longer in the bedroom’ and ‘sex’ actually mean. A tiny cartoon penis pales in comparison…

By: Alli

Alli — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:38:49 +0000

Is this going to be the return of gorilla marketing? I hope so, haven’t seen it in years.

By: Uh- Ohhh!

Uh- Ohhh! — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:19:28 +0000

i’ve seen the companies next poster. LMAO.

By: henry

henry — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:15:45 +0000

I find this ad very offensive if you had the islam prohet on there , imagine the impact but becasue catholics do nothing these people think they have a democratic right to offend, so lets be clear your bastards will rot in hell for this offensive behaviour and do you think us catholics are happy for that no……pull the ad off and apologise its the only decent thing to do….

By: michael

michael — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 01:14:23 +0000

Lol. Cool poster – I’m definitely watching the movie.

By: Phil

Phil — Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:40:22 +0000

I wonder if the company would depict the Prophet Mohammed in the same way.