In the UK, we’ve had an advert for ‘New York Deli-style’ mayonnaise. The idea of the advert is that the mother, who is making sandwiches, has been transformed into a male New York deli owner by using the product. Get ready for the shock – s\/he kisses goodbye to her\/his husband! On TV!<\/p>\n
Beware. This advert may signal the beginning of the apocalypse.<\/p>\n
I’ve got no problem with this whatsoever, but it’s rather funny reading the comments of people who do… Or perhaps it’s a bit tragic? Or maybe people on the internet all have their react-o-meters instantly set to eleven. My favourite response? It’s tricky, I’m torn between two:<\/p>\n
The first time I witness this advert I shall be complaining loudly to the appropriate authorities, and will certainly not be buying the product.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
That wins points for deciding in advance of seeing the advert to ‘complain loudly’ afterwards. It’s good that they’re keeping an open mind until they’ve seen it.<\/p>\n
Second up we have a wonderful bit of hyperbole:<\/p>\n
This is what the word boycott was invented for!<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Err… No, I don’t think getting in a flap about a mayonnaise advert was what the word was intended for. I also like another comment that describes the leader of the Christian Anglican Church, Rowan Williams as a “liberal druid”. Priceless.<\/p>\n
For UK readers, you’ve probably already guessed that these delights come to us courtesy of the Daily Mail<\/a>. (In fairness, there are a fair number of sensible people on there too, who can’t see what the fuss is about.)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
In the UK, we’ve had an advert for ‘New York Deli-style’ mayonnaise. The idea of the advert is that the mother, who is making sandwiches, has been transformed into a male New York deli owner by using the product. Get ready for the shock – s\/he kisses goodbye to her\/his husband! On TV! Beware. This … Continue reading This news just in: apparently men can kiss eachother<\/span>