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January 26, 2004
Banned
This is the Peta Superbowl advertisement that was banned supposedly. I find Peta irritating and am skeptical as to the central claim this ad makes. That said, I cannot see why the ad was banned.
Another advertisement supposedly banned is the MoveOn "Bush in 30 Seconds" spot. Again, whatever you make of the organization, its politics or its claims I am confused as to why the ad was banned. This is sane stuff in comparison with the moonbat Hitler material and makes its point in a fashion that is polemical but not overtly offensive. I would have thought this to be part of a welcome debate... or am I missing something?
Posted by Ghost of a flea at January 26, 2004 08:49 AM
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I'm with you, on both counts. The only thing I can see is that they aren't happy with the focus on the crotch in the PETA ad, as brief as that is. Not much else you can't find on regular prime-time broadcast tv.
I guess I'd better go check the campaign finance websites to validate the claim that CBS favors Bush with it's money.
Entirely plausible - corporations tend to favor those in power unless they are working against the corporations interests.
Also be interesting (but I doubt I'll make the effort) to see how individual 'names' at CBS spread their cash.
Posted by: John of Argghhh! at January 26, 2004 11:52 AM
It has more to do with their policy of rejecting "advocacy" ads for the Superbowl than anything offensive. It's not the first time.
Beer ads can be raunchier than that PETA commercial.
I saw a news article about this a couple of days ago but can't find it now.
Posted by: Ian at January 26, 2004 07:49 PM