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Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:40 am
by Snoopy
Ok, this is tourism Australias new ad.
As Americans or Japanese, do you find this offensive? I ask this, because in the age of political correctness. A time where, everything has to suit all religions/cultures/races etc, Is this offensive?
In my opinion, I don't think it should be offensive. It wasn't intended to offend and it isn't like the flag is replaced with a Nazi Flag, or a Japanese flag. It is a umbrella.
The reason it was made was to attract the Americans and Japanese to Australia and the Gold Coast. Australia's tourist hub. (Where I live)
Apparently
Instead of American soldiers raising the Stars and Stripes atop Mount Suribachi, Tourism Australia has a family erecting a beach umbrella on the sand.
In doing so it disrespects the sacrifice of thousands of US soldiers who helped protect Australia, defeat the Japanese and bring a swifter end to the war.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:46 am
by Amarisa
i dont find it offensive but i guess its symbolize they fought hard to make Australia the way it is and wants to share? atleast what they want you to think lol
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:07 am
by TOloseGT
yea, u can look at it so many ways.
i see it as w/e, it looks funny and they obviously tried hard to imitate something iconic.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:08 am
by Breed
No doubt some people will have a cry about it.
Instead of American soldiers raising the Stars and Stripes atop Mount Suribachi, Tourism Australia has a family erecting a beach umbrella on the sand.
In doing so it disrespects the sacrifice of thousands of US soldiers who helped protect Australia, defeat the Japanese and bring a swifter end to the war.
This is is bullshit.
They arent erecting the flag on a dead american or making any offensive references.
I'd understand outrage if it was an australian was lying on a beach with a crossroads sign reading "Losheimergraben" and "Bullingen" (
http://www.archives.gov/research/ww2/photos/images/ww2-186.jpg) as it is an image of devastation and loss, whereas, the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi is an image of Unity and Victory.
Then again, being Australian and all, we do have a higher joke thresh-hold and tend to poke fun at other cultures moreso than other places, in my experience.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:11 am
by Sacchin
Snoopy wrote:Ok, this is tourism Australias new ad.
Offensive, not to me.
What's with you and all the Aussie tourism lately >.>
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:12 am
by Snoopy
Breed wrote:No doubt some people will have a cry about it.
Instead of American soldiers raising the Stars and Stripes atop Mount Suribachi, Tourism Australia has a family erecting a beach umbrella on the sand.
In doing so it disrespects the sacrifice of thousands of US soldiers who helped protect Australia, defeat the Japanese and bring a swifter end to the war.
This is is bullshit.
They arent erecting the flag on a dead american or making any offensive references.
I'd understand outrage if it was an australian was lying on a beach with a crossroads sign reading "Losheimergraben" and "Bullingen" (
http://www.archives.gov/research/ww2/photos/images/ww2-186.jpg) as it is an image of devastation and loss, whereas, the flag raising on Mt. Suribachi is an image of Unity and Victory.
Then again, being Australian and all, we do have a higher joke thresh-hold and tend to poke fun at other cultures moreso than other places, in my experience.
Was about to say that. Our last "Where the bloody hell are you?" was offensive to Brits because it says "bloody". Oh the horror which comes with that word.
Then we get Baz Lurhman whatever he's called to do a an add with that "Creamy" kid from Australia the movie, and it was pathetic because it was nothing like Australia.
rage rage rage.
@Sacchin. What do you mean? 
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:20 am
by Breed
Snoopy wrote:Was about to say that. Our last "Where the bloody hell are you?" was offensive to Brits because it says "bloody". Oh the horror which comes with that word.
HAHAHAHA and how they had a cry when one of our Ambassadors or something touched the queen!
ONOZ, THE QUEEN WE HEAR FROM EVERY YEAR OR SO GOT TOUCHEDDD BY A DIRTY CRIMINAL!
Telling the black and asian kids at my school that we have a queen is one of my favourite passtimes.
/noracist
Snoopy wrote:Then we get Baz Lurhman whatever he's called to do a an add with that "Creamy" kid from Australia the movie, and it was pathetic because it was nothing like Australia.
There was no wogs, there was no beer on the beach and there was no god damned Green P's.
This is why the movie failed.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:29 am
by NeoShadow
i dont but people who cant stand stuff like that will and they'll whine and whine until they get it their way its anoyyin as shit but whatever
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:30 am
by Shadow
This "political correctness" seems quite extreme these days, people find some kind of offence in every goddamn thing. If it has something to do with a war, that's disgracing those who died, if it has something to do with cultures and races, it's racism. And I said goddamn, ooh, that's so explicit language. This post should probably be censored... So obsessed with seeing offensive material in things that obviously aren't offensive and were never meant to be offensive. Damn, the stupidity of humankind never ceases to irritate and befuddle me, not that I'd be apart from it though..
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:32 am
by Snoopy
Shadow wrote:This "political correctness" seems quite extreme these days, people find some kind of offence in every g***** thing. If it has something to do with a war, that's disgracing those who died, if it has something to do with cultures and races, it's r*****. And I said g*****, ooh, that's so explicit language. This post should probably be censored... So obsessed with seeing offensive material in things that obviously aren't offensive and were never meant to be offensive. D***, the s******** of humankind never ceases to irritate and befuddle me, not that I'd be apart from it though..
There ya go. Now we won't offend anyone, will we. 
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:35 am
by Grimjaw
Where'd ya find this bullshit? If people trip over this they need to get a life fast. 
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:37 am
by woutR
I can understand that some people may experience it as an insult, but I myself have totally had it with fucktards interpreting everything as an insult to their beliefs.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:38 am
by Snoopy
Was on the front page of my Citys newspaper. Was headline of the local and national news.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:38 am
by Sacchin
Snoopy wrote:@Sacchin. What do you mean?
It's become clearly evident that your government is trying to get Australians to make Americans come over then send in the comi-kazi kangaroo squad.
I know everything!!!!
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:39 am
by TOloseGT
well, to be fair, australians do have the koala bear
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 9:43 am
by Snoopy
Sacchin wrote:Snoopy wrote:@Sacchin. What do you mean?
It's become clearly evident that your government is trying to get Australians to make Americans come over then send in the comi-kazi kangaroo squad.
I know everything!!!!
Australia tries harder to get Europeans and Japanese people. Not Brits though, because we don't like them. We also need to ship the Kiwi's home.
American's don't really come here, too far and costs them too much $$.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:10 am
by rek
I want Lara Bingle back.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:14 am
by .curve
I honestly don't find it offensive at all. This coming from someone who was going to join the military. Dunno, seems all in good fun.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:15 am
by Snoopy
.curve wrote:I honestly don't find it offensive at all. This coming from someone who was going to join the military. Dunno, seems all in good fun.
Obviously, with majority of people thinking like yourself. Proves it is the minority of people who complained about this, and it will probably get taken down or removed.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:25 am
by Sacchin
Snoopy wrote:Sacchin wrote:Snoopy wrote:@Sacchin. What do you mean?
It's become clearly evident that your government is trying to get Australians to make Americans come over then send in the comi-kazi kangaroo squad.
I know everything!!!!
Australia tries harder to get Europeans and Japanese people. Not Brits though, because we don't like them. We also need to ship the Kiwi's home.
American's don't really come here, too far and costs them too much $$.
Ruin my fun some more.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:53 am
by .curve
Sacchin wrote:Ruin my fun some more.
No, I see what you're saying. It's a huge conspiracy! I bet the UN is in on this. omfg.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 10:55 am
by Snoopy
rek wrote:I want Lara Bingle back.
You can have her when I'm done.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 7:58 pm
by lavapockets
Americans will find offense in just about anything. A lot of people living here seem to have nothing better to do than get offended. Bunch of whining prudes if you ask me. I thought it was a cute picture.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:00 pm
by Disconn3cted
I don't find it offensive. I think its a good ad.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:02 pm
by XemnasXD
lavapockets wrote:Anyone can find offense in just about anything. A lot of people living here seem to have nothing better to do than get offended. Bunch of whining prudes if you ask me. I thought it was a cute picture.
fix'd
that whiny omg you offended me is global thing...
personally idc about the ad...
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:07 pm
by DarkJackal
lavapockets wrote:Americans will find offense in just about anything. A lot of people living here seem to have nothing better to do than get offended. Bunch of whining prudes if you ask me. I thought it was a cute picture.
I find offense in that.
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:14 pm
by piootr
Not offensive at all. A pretty funny ad actually
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Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:17 pm
by Miguez
I don't get why should it be offensive?
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:19 pm
by blackfalcon
war vets might be offended. but as for me, meh i dont care
Re: Do you find this offensive?
Posted: Mon Apr 13, 2009 8:21 pm
by Reise
blackfalcon wrote:war vets might be offended. but as for me, meh i dont care
IMO War vets are the only ones who should be allowed to be offended at this. Everyone else can shut up lol.
