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Old 26-07-2008, 03:31 PM
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Default Snickers Advert Canned For Being "Homophobic"

Aired once in this country and was pulled for being homophobic, anyone think this is homophobic?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z2tz5LfH7ko&fmt=6
Old 26-07-2008, 03:38 PM
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if thats homophobic then the yorkie advert about it being "not for girls" is sexist. yet that was never canned. this country is more screwed up then a used piece of bog roll!!
Old 26-07-2008, 03:41 PM
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Behave is it.

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Old 26-07-2008, 03:42 PM
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its bloody funny , i know that much
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Originally Posted by woodz77
its bloody funny , i know that much
Agreed!
Old 26-07-2008, 03:45 PM
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lol classic!
Old 26-07-2008, 03:53 PM
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PMSL

If thats homophobic then I'm straight

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Old 26-07-2008, 06:07 PM
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who gives a fuck if its homophobic or not... its a great advert

more nanny state censorship
Old 26-07-2008, 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
PMSL

If thats homophobic then I'm gay aswell
couldnt resist
Old 26-07-2008, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Graceland
PMSL

If thats homophobic then I'm straight
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Old 26-07-2008, 07:59 PM
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Originally Posted by rostill2007
couldnt resist
couldnt resist what?

calling paul gay? he is LOL
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i saw this on the telly the other day so it wasn't banned then
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Originally Posted by dojj
i saw this on the telly the other day so it wasn't banned then
So you saw it the one time it was aired? Some gay groups complained and it got banned as far as I'm aware. Difficult to understand?
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how is that homophobic? thats effectivily calling all speedwalkers gay too
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thats fucking maddness if thats been banned for being homophobic.
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Originally Posted by rostill2007
couldnt resist

Your edit makes no sense at all
Old 27-07-2008, 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by lead_foot
So you saw it the one time it was aired? Some gay groups complained and it got banned as far as I'm aware. Difficult to understand?
i would complain that it was anti agesit, mr t looks old and crinkly while the speed wanker looks fit as a fiddle
Old 27-07-2008, 08:59 AM
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YOu sure it was pulled, and not just some viral marketing?
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Video's gone - anyone got a copy of it?
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