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Maggy

15-09-2010 08:09

Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11300552

Quote:

An ice cream company banned from using an advert displaying a pregnant nun has vowed to position similar posters in London in time for the Pope's visit.
Antonio Federici's advert showed a pregnant nun eating ice cream in a church, together with the strap line "immaculately conceived".
The Advertising Standards Authority has ordered it to be discontinued, saying it mocked Roman Catholic beliefs.
Antonio Federici says it will now put up new posters near Westminster Abbey.
Pope Benedict XVI will visit Westminster Abbey on Friday, before holding Mass at Westminster Cathedral on Saturday.
Antonio Federici, a UK-based company, has yet to reveal what image will be portrayed in the new advert, saying only that it would be "a continuation of the theme"

Seems an odd way for a company to behave.Will the campaign pay off for them or will they alienate customers?

Graham M

15-09-2010 08:37

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

Well I'm Roman Catholic (technically ;)) and it doesn't offend me :D

PeteLockwood

15-09-2010 08:41

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

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Originally Posted by Graham M (Post 35091711)

Well I'm Roman Catholic (technically ;)) and it doesn't offend me :D

same as, shame people cant accept a bit of light hearted humour

Hugh	15-09-2010 09:10

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Originally Posted by Graham M (Post 35091711)

Well I'm Roman Catholic (technically ;)) and it doesn't offend me :D

What he said....

<cynical mode on>
Sounds like a stunt to me, getting lots of free publicity by being "provocative"
<cynical mode off>

Gary L

15-09-2010 10:01

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

Is it offensive because the nun looks like she's having a baby, or the fact that a nun must have had sex?

Graham M

15-09-2010 10:04

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35091769)

Is it offensive because the nun looks like she's having a baby, or the fact that a nun must have had sex?

Well the advert says "Immaculately Conceived" - the only other Immaculate Conception, according to the bible was Jesus, so it's just a play on words, nothing more.

Gary L

15-09-2010 10:09

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

I think if you were to ask a random 1,000 people. it won't be about the 'play of words' it will be the image of her being pregnant.

PeteLockwood

15-09-2010 10:13

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

there is nothing malicious about this it is merely humour people need to grow up i think

Lord Nikon

15-09-2010 10:17

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2010/09/65.jpg

A Continuation of the theme?

A very surprised looking choirboy as an advert for

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2010/09/65.jpg

Perhaps?

Hugh	15-09-2010 11:42

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Originally Posted by Gary L (Post 35091780)

I think if you were to ask a random 1,000 people. it won't be about the 'play of words' it will be the image of her being pregnant.

I would disagree - the whole point of the ad is the phrase "immaculate conception" and that phrase's link to the religious symbol of the nun.

Perhaps, not being of a religious bent, Gary, you are not familiar with the concept of Immaculate Conception?

PeteLockwood

15-09-2010 11:59

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

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Originally Posted by lord nikon (Post 35091790)

http://www.djmick.co.uk/images/2010/...e-cream-ad.jpg

a continuation of the theme?

A very surprised looking choirboy as an advert for

http://kapsle_gb.w.interia.pl/gb%20f...rong%20ale.jpg

perhaps?

hahaha

TheNorm

15-09-2010 12:11

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

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Originally Posted by foreverwar (Post 35091829)

...not familiar with the concept of Immaculate Conception?

I must confess, I always thought this referred to the "impregnation" of Mary by an angel, resulting in Jesus nine months later. However, I now know this is wrong... but I don't know what is right. Was Mary's mother also approached by an angel?

LondonRoad

15-09-2010 12:15

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Originally Posted by TheNorm (Post 35091849)

Indeed. Twas the Angel Haagen-Dazs. ;)

Gary L

15-09-2010 12:17

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Originally Posted by foreverwar (Post 35091829)

I would disagree - the whole point of the ad is the phrase "immaculate conception" and that phrase's link to the religious symbol of the nun.

That may be what the original complaints are.

Quote:

Perhaps, not being of a religious bent, Gary, you are not familiar with the concept of Immaculate Conception?

I as many others may just see it as a funny advert. if we were asked what do we find offensive about it. if at all, we may just say is it because of the pregnant lump on a nun?

Hugh	15-09-2010 12:29

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Gary, you can speak for yourself, but not for "many others".

Gary L

15-09-2010 12:31

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Originally Posted by foreverwar (Post 35091866)

Gary, you can speak for yourself, but not for "many others".

I didn't and don't claim to, FW.

cookie_365

15-09-2010 17:06

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Seems odd - the Catholic church doesn't seem that bothered about offending other people so I'm not sure why they need protection from being offended by anything themselves.

Pierre

15-09-2010 17:13

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There's that word again O******D. Don't get me started.

Jacktherat

15-09-2010 20:46

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Benetton used this tactic some years ago and it gave them publicity money could not buy.

Similarly, singles were released that the producers knew would be banned by the BBC thus guaranteeing sales.

It's just cynical marketing.

Shaun

15-09-2010 21:05

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

Perhaps this is the next hilarious instalment?

https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2010/09/64.jpg

Hom3r

15-09-2010 21:32

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

How many nuns have dirty Habits? :D

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nun

Gary L

15-09-2010 22:14

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Originally Posted by Hom3r (Post 35092342)

How many nuns have dirty Habits? :D

You'd be surprised ;) :)

Paul	15-09-2010 22:44

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Originally Posted by foreverwar (Post 35091866)

Gary, you can speak for yourself, but not for "many others".

I think in this case he probably does ;)

Most people in the UK dont even go to church, let alone care about. or get offended by, an advert. :)

adzii_nufc

16-09-2010 02:50

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Ive said it once and I'll say it again.. What a load of ****

This country is going to shambles and there is an upcry over an Ice-cream advert! 0_o

I had no idea we still had churches In the UK? Where have they been for the last 9 years whilst we have been fighting a war.

Maggy

16-09-2010 06:10

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

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Originally Posted by adzii_nufc (Post 35092433)

Holding memorial services..:(

Lord Nikon

16-09-2010 06:14

Re: Pregnant nun ice cream advert banned for 'mockery'

Condemning contraception in third world countries where people normally had lots of children because of a high infant mortality rate before we brought medication and basic healthcare to them, leading to a population explosion.

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