Slightly off-topic but relevant
Submitted by Xiao on 2009-06-29 23:21:30, Monday
In reply to Re: A different kind of movie revue submitted by blazeofhope on 2009-06-29 21:02:25, Monday
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I haven't seen the movie so I can't add anything profoundly useful to the topic but can I drift sideways into a related question that has bugged me for years. ADVERTISING! I actually want to ask something really kind of *potentially a mindfield* kind of question but you guys seem really open so here goes Adverts with semi-naked children/naked children/dressed in too small/too tight/adult clothing have bothered me for years. I think it is kind of like waving a drink in front of an alcoholic. Are adverts of this kind a problem? Do they create temptation? Do they put children in harms way potentially? The one that bothers me the most is one for Scott's Emulsion that features children dressed in too small clothing (the tag line is that Scott's Emulsion helps you grow) the kids are all aged approximately 4-5 years old. Their tummies show through too small shirts, one little boy bends over with his back to the camera pulling at his pants to show the split in the seat, little girls dresses are much too short showing their underwear - all in all a bunch of pretty cute kids but MAN everytime I see it - which is every winter - I think how inapropriate it is. I know it's a minefield type question but I would really like some opinions please. |
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