Posted on 01/21/2010 7:55:30 AM PST by Emile
LONDON (Reuters) – Britain's advertising watchdog has banned a radio ad featuring a man speaking loudly in German and which asked: "Is your boss a bit of a tyrant?"
Thirteen listeners complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), saying it used an outdated stereotype.
The advert for the Reed Online recruitment agency featured a man speaking to his boss who responded angrily and loudly in German.
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It’s already happening. I stopped watching all of the Law & Order shows after one of them showed an “honor killing” committed by a Christian Fundamentalist.
“Whatever you do, don’t mention the war!”
“If you don’t mean any harm to the Simpson family then why do you have a tattoo that says “Die Bart, Die” on your arm?” - Lawyer
“It’s German. It means “The Bart, The”.” - Sideshow Bob
“Well no one who speaks German could be evil. Parole approved” - Judge
I don't know if it's outdated or not. They should meet my dear mother.
Will “Inglorious Basterds” be released over there?
“Well you started it!”
Do they show that Snickers commercial in England?
“Why am I always HUNGRY? WHY????”
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8aogkvXy9Jc
“I mentioned it once, but I think I got away with it”
As long as we can continue to insult the French, I dont care :)
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