Everyday sexism?

[RobRainford]

Sex sells. It's an increasing part of the advertising culture. If it didn't work they wouldn't use it.

 

I like the advert.

 

 

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[JonnyVine]

If you're male and a picture of of a naked or semi naked female dosen't get the old blood coursing through your viens then either your gay, or you're tadger dosent work!

[Daniël Bos]

If you're male and a picture of of a naked or semi naked female dosen't get the old blood coursing through your viens then either your gay, or you're tadger dosent work!

 

I think it's blatant sexism, and not appropriate.

 

I also think it's a nice picture of a good-looking girl...

 

I have two daughters, that are growing up in this age of photoshop and insanity, vanity and completely unreasonable expectations of what girls should grow up to look like.

I'm not saying that pictures of pretty people should be banned, I'd much prefer looking at a pretty person than an ugly one, but time and place appropriateness is vital for our childrens (of both sexes) to grow up into well rounded individuals with a realistic view of what people look like.

Edited January 20, 2014 by Daniël Bos

[Pete Bannister]

What do others think? Harmless fun or everyday sexism?

 

Doesnt really matter if we like looking at naked women or not...Thats not the point. Its everyday sexism...clearly!

 

Good point, well made by the OP

Thanks:thumbup1:

[GardenKit]

It, is blatant sexism......not at all fair on the 'ladyboy' who posed for it:biggrin:

[Commando]

I don't think there is any way anyone can say that it's not sexism; however should it be censored or removed.. absolutely not. If people find it offensive... don't look at it and if it really offends... don't buy the product!

[Graham]

Seems to me that it's fashionable now to be politically correct. 'Look at me making a stand against exploitation of whoever'. Who's it offensive to? The girl that modelled, women in general?

 

I'm not sure it works in advertising but I suppose it must. I wonder how many sales Stihl or Pirelli lost or didn't gain because of their exploitaton:001_smile:

[Mick Stockbridge]

I've read every post and still can't see why people are getting so uptight about a cartoon.

 

Apart from pissing on someones bonfire aint you lot got anything better to do.

 

BTW, worst thing we ever did was let women drive......

 

 

Edit: How you getting on with those 20denier tights Felix

Edited January 20, 2014 by Mick Stockbridge

[Woodworks]

I've read every post and still can't see why people are getting so uptight about a cartoon.

 

Apart from pissing on someones bonfire aint you lot got anything better to do.

 

BTW, worst thing we ever did was let women drive......

 

I don't think anyone is getting uptight Mick.

 

We were asked is this sexism and the answer is yes.

[felixthelogchopper]

I've read every post and still can't see why people are getting so uptight about a cartoon.

 

Apart from pissing on someones bonfire aint you lot got anything better to do.

 

BTW, worst thing we ever did was let women drive......

 

 

Edit: How you getting on with those 20denier tights Felix

 

Not bad, mate. Just one question; What do you find is best to deal with SGS?