City pulls ads from bus shelters

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Off the bus. An advertisement for Virgin Mobile was pulled out from some Mississauga bus shelters by City officials.

Two Canadian cities including Mississauga have pulled a pair of billboard advertisements for Virgin Mobile after receiving complaints.
The ads, featuring a man in a passionate kiss with a woman while touching her buttocks, with a tagline “Hook up fearlessly,” did not sit well with the City officials.
Ed De Grosbois, director of business services for the City of Mississauga, said the city removed the ads because they may be perceived as sexual exploitation of either men or women.
"Many of these campaigns would be quite suitable for a magazine, but putting them into a bus shelter where there's young children I think is the main issue," De Grosbois told The Canadian Press.
Three versions of the ad from the cellphone provider were being displayed at about 50 bus stops around Calgary. It's unclear just how many billboards were exhibited in Mississauga bus shelters.
A spokesperson from Virgin Mobile Canada confirmed that some ads were taken down in Mississauga after some “minor complaints.”
Officials from Canada's national advertising watchdog said they have not had any complaints about the Virgin Mobile ads.
“We never monitor advertising, but we always react to complaints,” said Danielle Lefrancois, spokeswoman for the group. “We would have to consider the nature of the complaint itself.”
Virgin Mobile spokesman Nathan Rosenberg told media the company doesn't see what all the fuss is about.

Honestly, who the hell has enough time to complain about stuff like this? Im with Virgin here... I don't see what all the fuss is about. They should have replaced them with the ones of two men kissing, just to stick it to the people who complained!

"Virgin Ads Too Sexy for Canadians?"

No, just Calgarians and Mississaugans.

Oh brother! Some people just need to stay home if they can't deal with the modern world.

"Virgin Ads Too Sexy for Canadians?"

No, just Calgarians and Mississaugans.

Its only the beginning. I wouldn't be surprised if more cities start pulling them.

^^ Not in Vancouver! At least not in downtown's Westend :D

What boils me is that these municipalities cave to these people. They don't speak for the rest of us. We only get to see what these wackos deem appropriate for us to watch? Since when do they get to censor the whole country?

Well, Virgin is getting the free publicity it set out to get! :lol:
Virgin is thinking of putting the man on man version into Calgary in the future.
The fan will get hit with something.

Its simply stupid.Next they should display two lesbian kissing so whole bunch of red necks will camp around the bus shelters.

Why doesn't anyone complain about the CK ads around... I don't see any difference.

i think realtors with bighair ads are more offensive

Why doesn't anyone complain about the CK ads around... I don't see any difference.

day-uhm, they is HOT!!

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j251/dawnd_01/WINTER%202008/Winter%20Part%20Two%202009/Late%20Summer%20Early%20Fall%202009/IMGP7875i-1.jpg

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American Apparel, on the other hand, makes me throw up a little in my mouth:

http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j251/dawnd_01/WINTER%202008/Winter%20Part%20Two%202009/Late%20Summer%20Early%20Fall%202009/IMGP7879-1.jpg

i remember some Gucci ads a few years ago with allusions to 3-ways... 2 guys and a 1 girl. maybe that wasn't in Canada.

i love that ad with the 2 guys... they're so hot!! sign me up for Virgin Mobile right now

It only takes a handful of dickheads to cause a big fuss and get things removed or banned so I'm not surprised.

South Park made fun of this mentality in an episode where they pretty much ended up outlawing anything to do with Christmas if it offended someone.

I like the adds my self. There great. Odd of Calgary to say that, well maybe not that odd.

I don't find the ads interesting but I wouldn't ban them either. That's just stupid.

there is also a gay one! :D

^^ Molly, our ace reporter, was all over that one!! :D

Here is an interesting advertisement I saw in St. Lawrence recently. (Sherbourne & Front St.)

I love this ad, it ROCKS!

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Sorry, that smaller picture was just too small for me. (But the large one is too big lol) How do I get it to something in between?

Canada is a lot more closely related to Europe in regards to sexy, so if these clips are trying to compare us to the United States (with Virgin Mobile), maybe they should take a gander down there.

The days I see full on topless chicks in advertising (like in Belgrade) then we'll be more like Europe!

The days I see full on topless chicks in advertising (like in Belgrade) then we'll be more like Europe!

Go to Montreal.

I dont see any topless woman in Montreal. :dunno: What are you talking abt?

I'm not sure what the laws are like in Quebec, but in Ontario its perfectly legal for women to be topless, so...I wonder why we don't see any female toplessness in advertising. It would certainly attract a lot of attention (i.e. money) at least. :dunno:

Because part of that law made the use of topless women illegal for advertisement among other things.

Just goes to show what a crappy city Mississauga is.

Go to Montreal.

Where? I've never seen topless women in advertising in Montreal.

Because part of that law made the use of topless women illegal for advertisement among other things.

Well thats rather sexist... (nevermind silly to begin with)

On my way home, there is a bus shelter outside of a retirement home that had this ad. I haven't given the matter much attention but I believe it has been pulled down for a couple of weeks now. That might have been the one that people complained about. Edgy ads + old people do not mix well I suppose.

This one is all over Toronto, I think there would be more opposition here if somebody had the nerve to call them offensive and tried to have them taken down.

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Well thats rather sexist... (nevermind silly to begin with)

Not really, the first summer the law was passed The Brass Rail (strip club) had it's strippers doing free topless car washes in the back lot as a promotion for the venue. Women choosing to walk around topless is one thing, sudsing up their tatters in front of passersby's to promote lap dances is not really the sort of image the city or province wanted to leave with the average tourist. Also if nothing was done you'd be hearing more and more complaints from women saying they were forced to show off their puppies in public or be fired. I'm all for tasteful tits in ads though.

Not really, the first summer the law was passed The Brass Rail (strip club) had it's strippers doing free topless car washes in the back lot as a promotion for the venue. Women choosing to walk around topless is one thing, sudsing up their tatters in front of passersby's to promote lap dances is not really the sort of image the city or province wanted to leave with the average tourist. Also if nothing was done you'd be hearing more and more complaints from women saying they were forced to show off their puppies in public or be fired. I'm all for tasteful tits in ads though.

Whats sexist is that its legal for men to be topless in any situation, but not women - different laws for different genders = sexism.

As for female employees being forced to take their tops off in public for promotional purposes or whatever - that would just not be possible unless it was specified in their contracts...basic labour laws otherwise just don't allow for that kind of blatant extortion ("take off your clothes of you're fired" is sexual abuse, for either gender, unless as already mentioned thats what the job entails).

Whats sexist is that its legal for men to be topless in any situation, but not women - different laws for different genders = sexism.

As for female employees being forced to take their tops off in public for promotional purposes or whatever - that would just not be possible unless it was specified in their contracts...basic labour laws otherwise just don't allow for that kind of blatant extortion ("take off your clothes of you're fired" is sexual abuse, for either gender, unless as already mentioned thats what the job entails).


You don't seem to get it, the law was passed so that women could have the same freedoms as men with their bodies, not to open them up for exploitation. As nice as it would be for the labour laws to protect everybody we all know no system is perfect and some women would be in situations where they would rather not be. As in this is your job, if you don't like it we can find somebody else to do it.

Whats sexist is that its legal for men to be topless in any situation, but not women - different laws for different genders = sexism.


Different laws for different genders is not sexism.

Sexism would be different laws for different sexes.

Different laws for different genders is not sexism.

Sexism would be different laws for different sexes.

They're the same thing.

Derp.


You don't seem to get it, the law was passed so that women could have the same freedoms as men with their bodies, not to open them up for exploitation.

So men's bodies can be exploited but not women's?


As nice as it would be for the labour laws to protect everybody we all know no system is perfect and some women would be in situations where they would rather not be. As in this is your job, if you don't like it we can find somebody else to do it.

Its quite simple really - employed in a position where having to undress is not part of the job, and the boss tells you take your top or be fired? Sexual harassment.

Have a job as a stripper or some other "clothing free" position and you're told to take your top off or be fired? Well you should probably do that, being that thats part of the job. And if you don't like that, then you probably shouldn't have taken that job in the first place (or at least read the contract).

Its nothing terribly different than what exists at present. And how often does it happen that women are unwillingly forced to walk around in a bra to advertise something? Only in situations where it should be quite obvious - i.e. underwear models.

They're the same thing.


Its quite simple really - employed in a position where having to undress is not part of the job, and the boss tells you take your top or be fired? Sexual harassment.
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A mans chest and a womans breast are not the same, have you seen any? They also function in different ways.

And no it's not that simple, people get fired for b-s reasons all the time and get away with it.

Anyway, I'm done with this thread, I'm here for the architecture.

http://www.freshtildeathonline.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ridiculously_large_breasts1.jpg

A mans chest and a womans breast are not the same, have you seen any?

Have you seen a fat man's breasts? They're close enough. :)

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lol yeah some men do need bra for sure.:lol:

Where? I've never seen topless women in advertising in Montreal.

It was probably 18 years ago or so. I couldn't even tell you where it was, but it was in the windows of a building. Say there was five windows, they were put up in all of them. I couldn't even tell you what they were selling.

Have you seen a fat man's breasts? They're close enough. :)
You mean something like this guy? ;)

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o142/prettyprettyprincess1133/ManBoobs.jpg

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The ads I find somewhat in poor taste are the American Apparel ads. Half of the time I feel like a pedophile when I look at one.

http://ehvfxd.khanh.nl/site/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/american-apparel-ad-mexico-highwaist-121007-505x305.jpg

no kidding!:weird: ok in this case I will not shop at AA again.

I feel like a pedophile when I look at one.


Didn't know you're that old! :D The girl on that ad isn't that young!

This is so stupid! I think the vast majority of Canadians are adult enough for this not to bother them. I agree with isaidso, if people can't deal with PDA, then they should just stay home. MY GOD, this is Canada, not the United States. Surely we are more evolved!

http://www.freshtildeathonline.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2009/11/ridiculously_large_breasts1.jpg

:omg:

I agree with Andrew about American Apparel ads. They have been heavily criticized in the past about those types of ads that they have insisted on using for years. I also dislike their ads with the women in tights spreading their legs, bending over and shoving their asses into the camera. It isn't playful, or clever, but rather heavily handed attempts to sell with sex.

I agree with Andrew about American Apparel ads. They have been heavily criticized in the past about those types of ads that they have insisted on using for years. I also dislike their ads with the women in tights spreading their legs, bending over and shoving their asses into the camera. It isn't playful, or clever, but rather heavily handed attempts to sell with sex.

I think AA should fire whoever behind those cheap ass ads.I used to shop at AA before but not anymore after seeing that for sure,call me bias if they want.

They did a controversial series a few years back with harsh lighting, and young people lined up against cheap fake wood panelling, like you would see in an old "rec room". I do not like their advertising. I realize they are trying to be "sexy", but it is so tawdry looking.

they don't advertise on the stores here - you see them on bus shelters but the aa stores have big blank white areas where the toronto stores have ads

^^ You are lucky.

They did a controversial series a few years back with harsh lighting, and young people lined up against cheap fake wood panelling, like you would see in an old "rec room". I do not like their advertising. I realize they are trying to be "sexy", but it is so tawdry looking.

AA did this? (Points off for unoriginality)

I remember the Calvin Klein ads in the early 90s that did that. Plus the t.v. ads with an off camera voice interviewing the models. It was tasteless, tawdry and personally I loved the ads (they were brilliant and then banned) AND they helped revive the CK brand for awhile.

Here's a clip below: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZVk21Pco-c

It is so obvious what the connection is they are trying to draw. I found it cheesy and manipulative.

It is so obvious what the connection is they are trying to draw. I found it cheesy and manipulative.

Yes but you have to put it in context. It was the early/mid 90s. Sex was still a bad word (and could equal death) after the age of AIDS. Stuff like this was seen as liberating. And a kick in the ass to 80s conservatism.

Had the models not been so young looking I would never have noticed it. Sex has been used for decades to sell things.

Had the models not been so young looking I would never have noticed it. Sex has been used for decades to sell things.

Yes, just like in the virgin ads.

^^ Totally! Sex has been used for ages to sell. I don't mind most of it, and find a lot of it highly entertaining, even sometimes when it is wholly gratuitous. Personally I am not interested in it if it is young people or cougars pushing their junk at the camera. But, I'm sure there is a market for that, too.

the American Apparel ads don't bother me at all. a little while ago some people complained about the Penthouse magazines they were using to decorate some of their stores. these wouldn't have bothered me at all, but i'm not surprised people complained.

Personally I never found the AA ads disgraceful. They were what they were ... they don't get any marks for subtlety, that is for sure, but then again, I don't think they were looking to go that route anyways.

Their products, however, are another story *insert puke smiley here*

have you ever seen the founder of American Apparel?

hes a total perv and really creepy - I saw him on TV once when he was setting up a shop somewhere - creep creepy creep

he hires "hot" girls and than uses them for the advertising campaigns

have you ever seen the founder of American Apparel?

hes a total perv and really creepy - I saw him on TV once when he was setting up a shop somewhere - creep creepy creep

he hires "hot" girls and than uses them for the advertising campaigns

What do you mean "hot" girls?

This ad by Air New Zealand recently got heat for its "Cougar" advertisements:

http://abcnews.go.com/Travel/air-zealands-cougar-contest-angers-rape-prevention-group/story?id=9603294

LOL! A bit too long and rambling, but all in all it was hilarious! :lol:
That clip is going to be eye candy for our Yellow Fever!!

Is the Centraide du Grand Montreal ad too racy for Canadians? ;)
I must say I like it.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6068/6150170931_aaa2cc1a1e_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/centraidedugrandmontreal/6150170931/)
Joannie Rochette (http://www.flickr.com/photos/centraidedugrandmontreal/6150170931/) by Centraide du Grand Montréal (http://www.flickr.com/people/centraidedugrandmontreal/), on Flickr

http://www.unswbmedia.org/mdia1001/wp-content/uploads/2010/08/sasha-grey-nude-american-apparel-ad-spread-on-bed.jpg

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_7yqWRHRaihk/R2iM7FbzMaI/AAAAAAAAAvw/v5vVNZJMzDo/s400/american_apparel_ad.jpg

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http://stylecrave.frsucrave.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/american-apparel-ad-Vice-Japan-micromesh-100606.jpg

http://www.littlelimedress.com/Portals/0/Images/2011%20IMAGES/JULY/Zappos/7030_american-apparel-ad-fashionablebasicsmadeinusa-709.jpg

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http://meetsobsession.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/03/american-apparel-ceo-dov-charney-sued-for-sex-enslavement.jpg

http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-CJhzmIk9FoE/TrvtuFouDrI/AAAAAAAAD2I/J1six3FLw2A/s1600/_f9r7004.jpeg

Is the Centraide du Grand Montreal ad too racy for Canadians? ;)
I must say I like it.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6068/6150170931_aaa2cc1a1e_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/centraidedugrandmontreal/6150170931/)
Joannie Rochette (http://www.flickr.com/photos/centraidedugrandmontreal/6150170931/) by Centraide du Grand Montréal (http://www.flickr.com/people/centraidedugrandmontreal/), on Flickr


^^ It's pretty modest, though..... she is covering up all her bits and pieces. Manet beat
them to it back in 1862 with "Le déjeuner sur l'herbe"


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My god I despise American Apparel. From their shops to their clothing to their heinous ad campaigns. :puke:

Is the Centraide du Grand Montreal ad too racy for Canadians? ;)
I must say I like it.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6068/6150170931_aaa2cc1a1e_m.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/centraidedugrandmontreal/6150170931/)
Joannie Rochette (http://www.flickr.com/photos/centraidedugrandmontreal/6150170931/) by Centraide du Grand Montréal (http://www.flickr.com/people/centraidedugrandmontreal/), on Flickr

I don't find that racy at all. She is well covered, the pose is not sexual, and the message is effective. I would be surprised if it caused complaints.

As for that AA series - crude, tasteless, sleazy, unimaginative, tacky. I assume it represents a successful campaign?

I agree. AA crudely confuses "sluttish" with "sexy". Both start with an "s", but they are not the same thing when it comes to ads. Its about as sexy as a room filled with lecherous old greaseballs and old tarts with blue eyeshadow.

Nothing says "buy clothes" more than photos of people who aren't wearing any.

I suppose it works better if you are running a hoe house, really.

What do you mean "hot" girls?

girls he is attracted to and wants to have sex with

^^ It's pretty modest, though..... she is covering up all her bits and pieces. Manet beat
them to it back in 1862 with "Le déjeuner sur l'herbe"


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My god I despise American Apparel. From their shops to their clothing to their heinous ad campaigns. :puke:

The Quai D'Orsay has my favourite impressionist painting ever.

I call it the *unt.. Not much else to say, really...

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_dtZkYJTYXuc/TTYYG24sOCI/AAAAAAAAAjA/xm08fJEYr1E/s640/OrigineDuMonde_Courbet1866.jpg

It was amusing standing there and watching all the kids walk in, stare, and run out. The dads were entertained, much to the chagrin of the moms.

She's fucking hairier than me. :ohno:

Women in the mid 19th century didn't believe in shaving I guess..

It's fun to read about the history of this painting. An Ottoman diplomat commissioned it from Courbet to add to his erotic collection. I guess in the days before photographs, men used paintings to get off. All that nudity in classic art makes sense now!

The name is excellent too: L'Origine du Monde. Couldn't be more fitting.

Smells more like l'Orignal du Monde.

:rofl:

Get the Weed Whacker fired up before a bush fire breaks out.

Only a matter of time before someone screams at me to take it down, though.

fuck me that should be illegal

I can't look away! It's quite impressive.

Smells more like l'Orignal du Monde.

Niiiiiice!!!

Women in the mid 19th century didn't believe in shaving I guess..


ever seen old porn from the 1970s? It seems that people didn't start trimming or shaving until the 80s. I suppose I've been socially conditioned to feel this way, but that much pubic hair on a woman or a man is nothing short of repulsive.

With me it isn't so much the thickness as it is the length. I even have chest hairs that are longer than the hair on my head. I don't know how it gets so long, it just does.

I have this strange hair on my wrist that keeps growing back. It reached two inches once.

I do have hairy chest and legs,but I always trimmed,including that area (not shave)so its doesn't mistaken as Stanley Park.Most Asian do not trim their public hair though(kind of strange to me).

BTW the AA ads so nasty.

Does anyone else think that this should be renamed the "Too much information" thread!!??

Does anyone else think that this should be renamed the "Too much information" thread!!??

Me too! :eek: