In a message dated 10/15/00 2:51:28 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< Seriously, this is an obvious, classic case of a double standard >>
What's the double standard here? Ads were made involving both genders. The
difference is that there isn't a ground swell of male activists protesting
the "horror" TV gladiator ad. They have every right to do so, but chose not
to. The people who protest ads are the one's who feel most personally about
it. So, if you feel personally about the gladiator ad, you should demand a
formal apology for that ad. Another difference between the ads is their
degree of reality. There really aren't any virtual gladiators out there
chasing boys on supercharged skateboards. But, there are chainsaw wielding
maniacs who like to cut women up into little pieces. I can also tell you
that men and women alike were offended by Suzy's ad. Many of the parents in
my neighborhood (men and women) felt blindsided by it. I was horrified that
that ad came on while I was watching the Games with my 8 year old daughter.
It was terrifying to her. It was aired during the gymnastics competition,
which is especially attractive to little girls (and women). And, Nike bears
the additional responsibility of airing it during this time.
KRounds
