Graphic British ads aim to slash knife crime
Man, Europe is really going all out with the violent ad imagery these days. This time, England has come up with a campaign to scare kids away from knives that looks like it was taken from Jack the Ripper’s day planner. It includes two videos, including one featuring a slideshow of brutal knife wounds. Also, “postcards depicting a hand mutilated by a knife attack are being handed out on the streets,” according to the Daily Mail. We’d love to see the reaction of the guy who thinks he’s just been handed a strip-club coupon. All joking aside, hearing about a knife-crime culture run amok hits American ears funny, but of course we’ve got different issues. |
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Glad to see gun control is working so well in England.
But I wonder who are they advertising too?
The unarmed swordless brits already getting stabbed or the criminals stabbing them?
Perhaps they should try knife control. Maybe they can go back to being cavemen and eat with their hands. Lovely country, britain, isn't it?
Posted by: Bobby | May 29, 2008 10:27:49 PM
Images from the episode of the Family Guy where Peter talks about British porn and drive by insulting pop into my head....... I suppose knives just aren't as intimidating to this gun-jaded American.
It is unfortunate and the images are brutal. Good luck Britain...... Maybe we should learn something from them about gun control.
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Posted by: Zackery M | May 30, 2008 1:10:47 AM
