Foreign ads with Obama continue to offend
Somehow we missed this Russian ice-cream ad when it hit the Web a few weeks ago. But we'll post it now anyway, in honor of foreign companies' continuing clumsiness and stupidity in their efforts to capitalize on Barack Obama's election. The company behind this ad claims to be "celebrating the fact there is a black president in the White House." Which is basically the same thing that the German company which made "Obama-Fingers" fried chicken said. See the full Russian ad over at Ads of the World. A cartoon Obama in front of the White House under the words "Flavor of the Month" is a bit coarse for us. And really, it's not like Russia is above suspicion in this regard. Via Ads of the World. |
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March 30, 2009 in Barack Obama, Controversy, Kiefaber, Russia | Permalink |
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If they are celebrating the fact that there is a black president in the White House, they probably should have used an image of the White House. Not the Capitol. Just a thought.
Posted by: Stephen Bernstein | Mar 30, 2009 11:46:16 AM
I think the bootleg Obama merchandise that they sell here on the streets of DC to the eager tourists is a lot more tasteless than even this.
Posted by: The Honest Ape | Mar 30, 2009 1:55:01 PM
It’s disarmingly cute, while maintaining a caustically insensitive charm.
Posted by: KissMyBlackAds | Mar 30, 2009 10:48:54 PM
What's so effensive of this then? Is Barack's colour offensive to you? Is chocolate icecream's taste offensive to you? I see nothing offensive here.
My pale head looks like a certain dutch cheese, and I just love cheese!!
Posted by: Hert Zollner | Mar 31, 2009 7:59:42 AM
I'm not offended. I'm not black... but I just don't feel this is hate
Posted by: Noah David Simon | Apr 7, 2009 1:04:48 AM
