Ad watchdog says putting a sticker over the word ‘fucking’ is still inappropriate

The Cotton On Group has had one of its Typo poster ads banned by the ad watchdog for putting a sticker over the “uc” in “fucking” as it is still considered inappropriate and strong language.

The ad, which was displayed in the window of some Typo stores, said “The Huge Fucking Sale” and had a sticker plastered in front of the “uk”.

The ad which was banned by the ad watchdog

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