2 posts tagged “ad”

The McFreeds relate a story from across the pond...

The following ad for a Heinz Deli Mayo product was recently removed from the air in Britain because "viewers complained to the [British] Advertising Standards Authority that it was 'offensive' and 'inappropriate to see two men kissing'" and other complaints said "unsuitable to be seen by children and that it raised the difficult problem of parents having to discuss the issue of same-sex relationships with younger viewers."

Judge for yourself...

Heinz's response after pulling ad:

"It is our policy to listen to consumers. We recognise that some consumers raised concerns over the content of the ad and this prompted our decision to withdraw it," said Nigel Dickie, director of corporate affairs for Heinz UK.

Dickie added that the campaign for the new Heinz Deli Mayo product, which was due to run for five weeks, was meant to be humorous (the deli man was supposed to be a representation of the wife and mother as she became one when dispersing Heinz's product) and that the company apologized to anyone who felt offended.

Help with this story came from an article in The Guardian.

So is it time to hold off on buying Heinz ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise, and pickles in the store this month yet??

Sean shares a silly story...

On April 17, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI held a mass at the new Nationals Park (the home of the MLB Washington Nationals). DC's Metro put this ad on the air but it was quickly yanked because of objections from the papacy due to the portrayal of the pope as a bobblehead doll and the colors of his vestments. So here it is for y'all to enjoy!  The first words of the ad are in Latin...hence the subtitles!