| Author | Message | ||
     Elf |
Sorry if this is a repost, but I just found this. Nasty! Why don't we get advertising like this in the US? Maybe it would make a difference to someone... Listen to the sound!  | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Das nasty! We don't have advertising like that here, because we lack testicular fortitude. | ||
| No_rice |
thats sweet! | ||
| Buellerandy |
Thats outstanding!!!! | ||
| Rubberdown |
Right On! | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
Thats fake.... | ||
| Eboos |
Damn, that was so nasty. Would be an effective ad. | ||
| No_rice |
Thats fake.... i would hope no one thought it was real!! people think im nutz, if that was real i would never mess with that guy!!! although i might have a slight advantage now that one of his arms would be gone... (Message edited by no_rice on May 08, 2008) | ||
| Teddagreek |
I saw a commercial the other night I was really suprised.. Its the look twice save a life thing.. | ||
| Elf |
We don't have advertising like that here, because we lack testicular fortitude. I agree. Heaven forbid we should SHOCK anyone.  That one ranks right up there with this one as far as shock value - maybe a little more due to the gore: I really feel that people, as a whole, seem to be desensitized to reality, and sometimes a little shock is what's needed. If it effects change in just one person's habits, then it was successful. I think that most motorcyclists would agree that ads such as this would do far more to change the collective mind than the "Hard on the outside, soft & squishy on the inside" PSA's that I've seen. Those aren't shocking enough. Hell, there are video games that make these two ads seem tame by comparison. But like I said - Heaven forbid we shock or offend anyone. | ||
| Danger_dave |
Why do you care? - if you are smart enough to wear appropriate gear and look after yourself - why do you want put up with advertising for stupid people? I reckon the Spartans had the right idea and I'm in favour of Darwinism. | ||
| Elf |
True, Dave, and I agree with you about the Darwinism. But... There seems to be this notion in this country that if things are perceived as "bad" for you, then legislation comes in to take the "bad" away. I like the idea of "forewarned is forearmed", and if it wakes someone up before they become a statistic (which feeds the legislators and their agendas), all the better. Of course, some people you just can't reach, and that's fine. That's where Darwin comes in (and thank God for that!). It's all personal choice. I just don't want to be legislated to a 50cc scooter with a roll cage, airbags and a seat belt because some lawmaker determined that "motorcycles are deadly". You do have a point, though... | ||
| Danger_dave |
So do you. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
The problem I see here is when Darwin is at work in the lives of others. Retarded and off yourself? Fine. Retarded and off me? Not cool. The problem is that the American society would rather show you Britney Spears tits than the truth. Sometimes the truth is disturbing. Disturbed people take action. We'd rather cover people in nerf and tell them nothing can hurt them. Antidote to common sense it is. | ||
| Buellerandy |
why not show us both? | ||
| Danger_dave |
We have a constant barrage of them on free to air here. Mainly targeting drunk drivers and speeding. Quite graphic. Maybe it does get through to the brain dead - i dunno - all they seem to have become is an excuse to reach for the remote. | ||
| Danger_dave |
>>The problem I see here is when Darwin is at work in the lives of others. Retarded and off yourself? Fine. Retarded and off me? Not cool. << Hmmm - true - implement a scale of self-inflicted-ness. You were in a Jackass movie? - front of the line. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Yeah, I'm the midget. Mental midget anyway.  | ||
| Swampy |
Awh crap! I just lost the chicken and chinese vegges I had for dinner! I'm a believer already, OK? | ||
| Azxb9r |
I like that second video... a lot. It doesnt matter how much gear you are wearing in that scenario, you are still going to end up in bad shape. If I do something stupid, and put myself on the ground, I can deal with that. It is other people doing something stupid and putting me on the ground that I have a hard time with. }Disturbed people take action. I'm not sure I like the sound of that...  | ||
| Bartimus |
so what kind of gear should I wear so i don't wear my arm down like that when I'm digging in the pavement? | ||
| Igneroid |
Im still on Britney's tits... Show them to me show them to me lift up your shirt and let the whole world see... (Message edited by igneroid on May 08, 2008) (Message edited by igneroid on May 08, 2008) | ||
| Danger_dave |
You not heard of google? | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
I'm not sure I like the sound of that...F Depends on HOW they are disturbed.  Then again, disturbed is a natural state for some folks. | ||
| Bill0351 |
"The problem is that the American society would rather show you Britney Spears tits than the truth." I just tried Google and I was really disappointed to find way more sites devoted to "the truth" (669,000,000)than Britney Spears' tits (13,200,000). There were even more sites containing the word Buell (18,800,000)than Britney Spears' tits. The truth is all around us. There is a Buell in my garage. Where are Britney Spears' tits when we need them? Bill | ||
| Danger_dave |
You are just a sucker for tits. | ||
| Igneroid |
You not heard of google? Google is what I'd do when Britney shows me her tits! Any other "questions"??? | ||
| Corporatemonkey |
The problem is that the American society would rather show you Britney Spears tits than the truth. That's because we as American's are burnt out. We are so bombarded with info, ads, what's right, what's wrong, we just don't care anymore. Most of us are just husks of human beings. Mere zombies of what we once were. | ||
| Ft_bstrd |
Most of us are just husks of human beings. Mere zombies of what we once were. Britney has that effect on people. | ||
| Corporatemonkey |
Britney has that effect on people. |
