A mayonnaise ad that shows two men kissing has been withdrawn from television after 200 viewers complained that it was offensive.
Heinz, which makes the New York Deli Mayo featured in the commercial, pulled the advertisement less than a week into its expected five week run, in response to the criticism.
Viewers told the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that the ad was inappropriate and unsuitable for children to see. The ASA has not yet decided whether to launch an investigation.
Heinz apologised for any offence caused.
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cozmo
June 30th, 2008 at 10:34
That’s it? That made people upset? What a bunch a jerks!
The question I do have for HEINZ is “Where’s the funny?” What’s the point you’re trying make? It’s mayonnaise. You want me to buy it, show the product.
Heinz Withdraw Gay Kissing Mayo TV Ad | micklanders
June 30th, 2008 at 14:43
[...] which makes the New York Deli Mayo featured in the commercial, pulled the advertisement less than a week into its expected five week run, in response to the [...]
Baz
June 30th, 2008 at 20:37
Says it all for me
Baz
June 30th, 2008 at 20:38
http://professorsapient.blogspot.com/2008/06/i-can-imagine-that-just-when-gay.html