Great Britain: Fury over new ketchup ad (Yes, it's a Heinz ad vs. the animal rights crowd)

The Sun (U.K.) ^ | November 23, 2004

[Stoat]

Fury over new ketchup ad

By SUN ONLINE REPORTERANIMAL welfare chiefs today slammed a new telly advert featuring a guinea pig drinking tomato ketchup.

The cheeky Heinz commercials show a caged pet downing sauce instead of water from a bottle.

But the RSPCA says giving the animals too much ketchup can make them ill and the ads are sending out the wrong message.

The clips - which end with the line "You can't eat without it" - are aired during breaks for ITV's Emmerdale.

An RSPCA spokeswoman said: "Water is an essential part of a guinea
pig's diet and we wouldn't recommend replacing it with ketchup.

"A small amount of ketchup as a treat now and again shouldn't do any harm as long as there is plenty of water available.

"We recommend feeding guinea pigs a diet of hay and grass and good quality cereal mix."

A Heinz spokesman said: "The advert is about exaggerating the fact that all foods taste better with Heinz Tomato Ketchup and in no way is Heinz encouraging families to copy the adverts."

[onja]

LOL! For once I actually feel sorry for them.

[Cornpone]

I think its just about time for us all to start over.

[Cicero]

[ctdonath2]

PETA retaliating for Kerry's goose-murdering stunt?

[Petronski]

Does the RSPCA actually believe people will give their pets only ketchup because they saw this ad? Could the Brits (or anyone) be that stupid?

[DoughtyOne]

Some people are so lame. It sounds like a cute commercial.

What next.

[Harmless Teddy Bear]

Does the RSPCA actually believe people will give their pets only ketchup because they saw this ad?

Have you seen that commercial for " metamusal"? The one where the park ranger is give old Faithful a shot to keep it regular.

It was actually pulled because the park believed that it would encourage people to do just that. It is back on the air now with a disclaimer. Are people that stupid? Maybe and maybe not. But the bureaucrats running things seem convinced of it.

[CARDINALRULES]

Anyone got a recipe for g-pig?

;-)

Damn thing drinks a gallon or more a week of water.Guess if I switched to tap water it would be dead in a week or so.

[Stoat]

Does the RSPCA actually believe people will give their pets only ketchup because they saw this ad? Could the Brits (or anyone) be that stupid?

I would suggest that this is not a reflection of our British friends per se, but of Liberalism, which is based in large measure upon the arrogant, condescending notion that they are so very much smarter than everyone else, and that the heavy hand of Government Oversight is essential in order to prevent people from inserting limbs into running machinery, defending one's home and property with a quality firearm and, yes, feeding huge amounts of ketchup to your favorite pet.  This is a universal hallmark of liberalism which knows no national boundary, only the love of power and control.

Issuing statements such as this makes the RSPCA folks think that they've done something worthwhile for the world and have therefore justified their salaries.  If they didn't treat everyone as a feral two year old with brain damage, they would need to keep a bit more quiet, which would not help their funding.

[FreeKeys]

"Save me, oh God, from people who have no sense of humor." -- Ludlow Porch

[WhosJohnGalt]

Anti-Capitalist Guinea Swine

[SJackson]

You can substitute cat. Sounds like a squirrel receipe to me.

Fried Guinea Pig (Ayacucho-style)

1 guinea pig, de-haired, gutted, and cleaned

1/2 c. flour

1/4 - 1/2 t. ground cumin

salt and black pepper to taste

1/2 c. oil

Pat dry the skin of the guinea pig and rub in the cumin, salt, and pepper. Preheat oil. Dust the carcass with the flour and place it on its back in the oil, turning to cook both sides. Alternately, the guinea pig can be cut and fried in quarters.

Serve with boiled potato or boiled manioc root, and a salad of cut tomatoes and slivered onions bathed in lime juice and a bit of salt. Have cold beer on hand.

Juan Fajardo

[Cyrano]

I'm guessing the Quiznos subs ads with the cut-and-paste animated maniacally singing hamsters never made it to Britain either.

"Hamsters are gentle creatures that prefer Barry Manilow and the gentler Neal Diamond ballads and should not be forced to sing these sorts of rough styles..."

Cyrano

[American in Israel]

An RSPCA spokeswoman said: "Water is an essential part of a guinea pig's diet and we wouldn't recommend replacing it with ketchup.

Proof that liberals have no sense of humor, and take themselves very seriously. Also a good indication that they are brain dead, but that is another thread...

[Levante]

Stoat:

Very insightful and well-written response. Mind if I quote you sometime?


Regards,
Levante

[Stoat]

(((BLUSHING)))) My goodness, what kind words! I'm honored! <<< pinching self to make sure that this isn't a dream Thank you for your very kind words, and yes of course you can quote me. Be advised, however, that if you attribute a statement to a small furry mammal who appreciates an occasional steak and a good scotch while being noted for an "occasional flea issue", it may detract from the overall legitimacy of your post. But that, of course, is your affair and your judgement to make :-) Cheers,

[albertp]

Some people are so lame. It sounds like a cute commercial. What next.

Perhaps one could "steal" all the Heinz ketchup bottles and replace them with W Ketchup bottles. ;-)

[Levante]

Thank you, Stoat!

And thanks for the virtual Ale!

Levante in Spain