Barclays Advert

[shimmer]

Am I the only one who thinks that Barclays advert where the man takes a drink from a can with a wasp in it, gets stung and ends up jumpin in the lake and getting arrested is just not funny at all? Don't they know that people can die from getting stung like that? Anyone know how I go about complaining to someone about this??

[quincyg]

quite a few people have already complained. It was in the newspaper the other day. Barclays have apologised and I think the ad is under review.

[missmooncat]

yeah dont think its funny at all.very stupid,

[PAT60DUNNE]

Oh how I agree - it makes me really mad each time it is shown.

[Topsie]

I agree too I find it very bad taste. it wouldnt make me want to join them.

[terencebly]

The Advertising Standards Agency will deal with your complaint.

[iwbus]

....or change channels for 30 secs

[Bert]

I'd just like to mention the last part of the ad is in the Ciudadela Park in Barcelona - I recognised the fountain.

[lucymoo]

Its only an advert! Get over it! I hate people like you who get rid of adverts over some stupid thing.

[hello2paul]

It is offensive if the advert is on national TV, comes up without any notice, and is particularly upsetting and offensive to those of us who are allergic to wasp stings and see the man in agony as he lurches about.

I complained dierctly to the ASA.