These Photos are Not for Discriminating Consumers! - Comments
Posted by
Herby, Germany on June 20, 2009:
I'll have you know that corporal punishment in South African schools was, until around 1990 or so, quite commonplace. My butt has had the displeasure of being "paddled" on more than one occasion -- the cane, however, was much worse.
Using the metaphorical paddle in an ad such as this would, to most Safricans, therefore be more hilarious than sexist, discriminatory or dehumanising than anything else. One can only assume that there was no trouble with discipline in Nonto Umlaw's schooling days since girls only got rapped over their fingers with a ruler.
Posted by
Warp, Alberta, CA on December 13, 2009:
Well I must say she is mighty fetchin'. At least the guy looks to be in similar physical shape as the girl, so that is one point in their favor. I agree this is stupid discrimination.
Posted by
Audrey, New Jersey on January 19, 2010:
I would like to apply to be a model for your fashions! :) Or a make-up artist (I love to paint bottoms red!) Haha, looks fun, and not so surprising that people freak out about silly stuff.
Posted by
Gary, Austin,TX on February 19, 2010:
I'm going to organize a new political party", "Anti-PC". It will include, as a list of the ethnic groups that support it, all the derogatory nouns I can think of. To start with: I'm. Jewish, so the first plank in its platform is "All kikes welcome."
These Photos are Not for Discriminating Consumers! - Comments
Posted by Herby, Germany on June 20, 2009:
I'll have you know that corporal punishment in South African schools was, until around 1990 or so, quite commonplace. My butt has had the displeasure of being "paddled" on more than one occasion -- the cane, however, was much worse.
Using the metaphorical paddle in an ad such as this would, to most Safricans, therefore be more hilarious than sexist, discriminatory or dehumanising than anything else. One can only assume that there was no trouble with discipline in Nonto Umlaw's schooling days since girls only got rapped over their fingers with a ruler.
Posted by Warp, Alberta, CA on December 13, 2009:
Well I must say she is mighty fetchin'. At least the guy looks to be in similar physical shape as the girl, so that is one point in their favor. I agree this is stupid discrimination.
Posted by Audrey, New Jersey on January 19, 2010:
I would like to apply to be a model for your fashions! :) Or a make-up artist (I love to paint bottoms red!) Haha, looks fun, and not so surprising that people freak out about silly stuff.
Posted by Gary, Austin,TX on February 19, 2010:
I'm going to organize a new political party", "Anti-PC". It will include, as a list of the ethnic groups that support it, all the derogatory nouns I can think of. To start with: I'm. Jewish, so the first plank in its platform is "All kikes welcome."
I doubt this will get posted.
So there.
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Why, is it offensive? -rc
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