Should One Person Be Enough

[youngmafbog]

http://news.sky.com/story/1275128/rihanna-ad-ruled-too-provocative-for-kids

So one person complained. I wonder from which religious persuasion they came from?

Do ABers think it is too provocative? and should a ban be off the back of a single complaint?

I don't have any objection to it. Nothing is showing and it's simply a parfum advert.

[THECORBYLOON]

The ASA agreed and that is the main thing. What minimum number do you think is acceptable?

[THECORBYLOON]

It was not banned by the way, restrictions have been placed only on its location.

[ummmm]

What religion do you think.

There are a hell of a lot of parents that wouldn't be too impressed with their young kids looking at that on the way to school.

[Baldric]

I'm guessing the person who complained most likely makes love when alone!

[rockyracoon]

I don't think it should be banned you can't see anything, and it's not as bad as the dress (or non dress) that she wore recently.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/rihanna-goes-practically-naked-to-cfda-awards-in-her-most-risqu-look-yet-9476450.html

Now that I don't like.

[RATTER15]

You cant see no more than you can see on any beach in the summer. A little sensual maybe. Hardly offensive!

[ummmm]

It's not banned though...just restricted.

I think it could have been someone from any religion who complained. I know plenty of hardcore Catholics who would be horrified to see that in the street.

[naomi24]

No, one person shouldn't be enough. Ridiculous.

[Mamyalynne]

Is it provocative? - Yes.

Should there be some places where it would be inappropriate to display? - Yes.

My view is she may get splinters off that wooden floor. ;-)

[McMouse]

It would have been ok if she'd form socks.

[RATTER15]

Mamyalynne, I will happily pull the splinters out and massage the area better!

[Sqad]

Too provocative........what is "too ?"............ Is it provocative? Yes, it is meant to be.

Should it be banned or restricted?.........NO.

It is advertising a potentially sexual product......perfume and hence sensuality in the advert is paramount.

Why not ban tampax adverts.......?

[Mamyalynne]

Quelle surprise !!

[Mamyalynne]

^ My reply was to Ratter.


Sqad, I don't often see Tampax adverts on the high street, but may well be wrong.

[mccfluff]

its not really suggestive, she looks more uncomfortable than anything else

anyone remember the sophie dahl ad for obsession?

http://ris.fashion.telegraph.co.uk/RichImageService.svc/imagecontent/1/TMG9299894/m/YSLOpium_2234060a.jpg

[Sqad]

Mamya.......they are advertised on TV and also the underground, not sure about the high street, but I can't see why not.

[rockyracoon]

Now that picture is definitely more provocative than Rihanna's one.

[Mamyalynne]

Of course perfume ads are and rightly so seductive, nothing at all wrong in that, but can understand why for example the parents at a Primary School may prefer not to have that image outside the school 20 foot high.


I think my grandchildren's reaction would be more to wonder if she was cold, but not all are as pragmatic.

[Baldric]

Phwoah! ^^ Yes, I do!

[Old_Geezer]

It should only be enough if it is me who complained. Others are often wrong in their opinion.