Tim Tebow Super Bowl Commercial

know1

I'm fine with this or any ad being shown on TV as long as the content is suitable for all ages.

I'm not afraid of opposing viewpoints being shown on TV if they want to pay the ad money.

It's my TV and as an adult, I'm comfortable in making my own choice as to what I choose to watch or believe.

I guess that makes me pro-choice when it comes to advertisements.

For those opposed to this ad being shown - what are you afraid of?

keeponrockin

know1 wrote:

I'm fine with this or any ad being shown on TV as long as the content is suitable for all ages.

I'm not afraid of opposing viewpoints being shown on TV if they want to pay the ad money.

It's my TV and as an adult, I'm comfortable in making my own choice as to what I choose to watch or believe.

I guess that makes me pro-choice when it comes to advertisements.

For those opposed to this ad being shown - what are you afraid of?

I just don't like the double standard. The fact a gay dating site's ad can't be shown but this can is a little weird.

know1

keeponrockin wrote:

know1 wrote:

I'm fine with this or any ad being shown on TV as long as the content is suitable for all ages.

I'm not afraid of opposing viewpoints being shown on TV if they want to pay the ad money.

It's my TV and as an adult, I'm comfortable in making my own choice as to what I choose to watch or believe.

I guess that makes me pro-choice when it comes to advertisements.

For those opposed to this ad being shown - what are you afraid of?

I just don't like the double standard. The fact a gay dating site's ad can't be shown but this can is a little weird.

Maybe it's not a double standard, though. Maybe they thought the content - i.e. guys aggressively making out didn't meet their content standards. Perhaps they would have accepted this ad had it been presented in a different format.

That being said - who cares if it's a double standard? The networks should be free to choose whatever ads they want to show (and accept money from).

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know1 wrote:

keeponrockin wrote:

know1 wrote:

I'm fine with this or any ad being shown on TV as long as the content is suitable for all ages.

I'm not afraid of opposing viewpoints being shown on TV if they want to pay the ad money.

It's my TV and as an adult, I'm comfortable in making my own choice as to what I choose to watch or believe.

I guess that makes me pro-choice when it comes to advertisements.

For those opposed to this ad being shown - what are you afraid of?

I just don't like the double standard. The fact a gay dating site's ad can't be shown but this can is a little weird.

Maybe it's not a double standard, though. Maybe they thought the content - i.e. guys aggressively making out didn't meet their content standards. Perhaps they would have accepted this ad had it been presented in a different format.

That being said - who cares if it's a double standard? The networks should be free to choose whatever ads they want to show (and accept money from).

Guys aggressively making out?? Do you really think that was the content of the ads they have denied?

I agree that the network should be free to choose whatever ads they want to show. I also think the public, which is the sole reason this network is able to exist, then has a right to speak out against them and voice their opinion about what they're willing to accept in a TV network they support. We are saying we're not willing to accept a double standard.

Some of us also think if the network is going to push an agenda, they should at least be forthright about it and not then try to pass themselves off as "fair and balanced". If they're willing to be bought by Focus on the Family, maybe they should change their name Focus on the Family TV or something.

Cliffy6745

scb wrote:

Guys aggressively making out?? Do you really think that was the content of the ads they have denied?

I agree that the network should be free to choose whatever ads they want to show. I also think the public, which is the sole reason this network is able to exist, then has a right to speak out against them and voice their opinion about what they're willing to accept in a TV network they support. We are saying we're not willing to accept a double standard.

Some of us also think if the network is going to push an agenda, they should at least be forthright about it and not then try to pass themselves off as "fair and balanced". If they're willing to be bought by Focus on the Family, maybe they should change their name Focus on the Family TV or something.

This was the ad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VMqHb03p74

And the company actually had no interest in having this ad take place during the superbowl. They knew it would be denied and would get a whole lot of attention and obviously reach their demo for almost nothing compared to the cost they would be paying for a Superbowl spot.

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Cliffy6745 wrote:

scb wrote:

Guys aggressively making out?? Do you really think that was the content of the ads they have denied?

I agree that the network should be free to choose whatever ads they want to show. I also think the public, which is the sole reason this network is able to exist, then has a right to speak out against them and voice their opinion about what they're willing to accept in a TV network they support. We are saying we're not willing to accept a double standard.

Some of us also think if the network is going to push an agenda, they should at least be forthright about it and not then try to pass themselves off as "fair and balanced". If they're willing to be bought by Focus on the Family, maybe they should change their name Focus on the Family TV or something.

This was the ad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VMqHb03p74

And the company actually had no interest in having this ad take place during the superbowl. They knew it would be denied and would get a whole lot of attention and obviously reach their demo for almost nothing compared to the cost they would be paying for a Superbowl spot.

Hahaha! Okay, I stand corrected on that one. But what about the other ads they've denied, from churches and MoveOn, etc?

Cliffy6745

scb wrote:

Cliffy6745 wrote:

scb wrote:

Guys aggressively making out?? Do you really think that was the content of the ads they have denied?

I agree that the network should be free to choose whatever ads they want to show. I also think the public, which is the sole reason this network is able to exist, then has a right to speak out against them and voice their opinion about what they're willing to accept in a TV network they support. We are saying we're not willing to accept a double standard.

Some of us also think if the network is going to push an agenda, they should at least be forthright about it and not then try to pass themselves off as "fair and balanced". If they're willing to be bought by Focus on the Family, maybe they should change their name Focus on the Family TV or something.

This was the ad:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VMqHb03p74

And the company actually had no interest in having this ad take place during the superbowl. They knew it would be denied and would get a whole lot of attention and obviously reach their demo for almost nothing compared to the cost they would be paying for a Superbowl spot.

Hahaha! Okay, I stand corrected on that one. But what about the other ads they've denied, from churches and MoveOn, etc?

I agree with you, just wanted to let you know about the denied ad. No disagreement from me. I think the article you posted on the last page is outstanding and the opening paragraph says it all.

keeponrockin

know1 wrote:

Maybe it's not a double standard, though. Maybe they thought the content - i.e. guys aggressively making out didn't meet their content standards. Perhaps they would have accepted this ad had it been presented in a different format.

That being said - who cares if it's a double standard? The networks should be free to choose whatever ads they want to show (and accept money from).

Two guys making out is innapropriate, yet heterosexual kisses happen all the time on TV.. Hmm

Cosmo

Personally... I don't care.
Who watches the commercials, anyway? Isn't that the time you run to the can to dump all the beer because you got 'Peyton Manning' in the drinking game?
And to me... it's a commercial. Anyone who gets their social perspective from a 30 second spot on the television is... well... to put it as politely as i can think of... a stupid fucking moron.
...
Enjoy the game... drink responsibly... steer clear of the guacamole if you see the 3 year old plunging his bare hands into it... and I hope you win the office pool.

know1

keeponrockin wrote:

know1 wrote:

Maybe it's not a double standard, though. Maybe they thought the content - i.e. guys aggressively making out didn't meet their content standards. Perhaps they would have accepted this ad had it been presented in a different format.

That being said - who cares if it's a double standard? The networks should be free to choose whatever ads they want to show (and accept money from).

Two guys making out is innapropriate, yet heterosexual kisses happen all the time on TV.. Hmm

It's not inappropriate for me, but I'm not the one making decisions for the network.

How much heavy making out happen on other Super Bowl Commercials? I'm just asking.

OnTheEdge

Cosmo wrote:

Personally... I don't care.
Who watches the commercials, anyway? Isn't that the time you run to the can to dump all the beer because you got 'Peyton Manning' in the drinking game?
And to me... it's a commercial. Anyone who gets their social perspective from a 30 second spot on the television is... well... to put it as politely as i can think of... a stupid fucking moron.
...
Enjoy the game... drink responsibly... steer clear of the guacamole if you see the 3 year old plunging his bare hands into it... and I hope you win the office pool.

:thumbup:

OnTheEdge

know1 wrote:

keeponrockin wrote:

know1 wrote:

Maybe it's not a double standard, though. Maybe they thought the content - i.e. guys aggressively making out didn't meet their content standards. Perhaps they would have accepted this ad had it been presented in a different format.

That being said - who cares if it's a double standard? The networks should be free to choose whatever ads they want to show (and accept money from).

Two guys making out is innapropriate, yet heterosexual kisses happen all the time on TV.. Hmm

It's not inappropriate for me, but I'm not the one making decisions for the network.

How much heavy making out happen on other Super Bowl Commercials? I'm just asking.

Couple girls making out could be pretty cool.

brandon10

That gay ad was pretty funny.

I don't care what they show. It's not my station.

But if Tebow's career tanks will that be Gods fault?

keeponrockin

know1 wrote:

keeponrockin wrote:

know1 wrote:

Maybe it's not a double standard, though. Maybe they thought the content - i.e. guys aggressively making out didn't meet their content standards. Perhaps they would have accepted this ad had it been presented in a different format.

That being said - who cares if it's a double standard? The networks should be free to choose whatever ads they want to show (and accept money from).

Two guys making out is innapropriate, yet heterosexual kisses happen all the time on TV.. Hmm

It's not inappropriate for me, but I'm not the one making decisions for the network.

How much heavy making out happen on other Super Bowl Commercials? I'm just asking.

I'm thinking more in movie adverts, etc.. etc..

I'm aware the issues are separate, BUT they divide among the same lines.

Cosmo

brandon10 wrote:

That gay ad was pretty funny.

I don't care what they show. It's not my station.

But if Tebow's career tanks will that be Gods fault?

...
I'm wondering if the Tebow commercial will be sandwiched between the Go-Daddy.com commercial showing the strippers with the big fake tits and the Captain Morgan commercials showing the guys in the meat market bars, trying to get laid.

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EXCELLENT response from Planned Parenthood:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=utcxpuHF7jg

cajunkiwi

It shouldn't have been such a big deal, except in the past they have refused to show ads like that, but then this year due to the economy being in the crapper they relented and decided they'd allow advocacy ads after all. Then, after announcing they'd allow more controversial ads to air, they immediately denied the gay dating ad from airing. IMO, they opened Pandora's Box, and it makes them look bad now they appear to be trying to shove the gay dating ad back inside. It's a nice little PR headache for them, and the only real winner is the dating site who, as Cliffy pointed out, got a ton of publicity for free.

norm

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_8NwD9_EVA

Cliffy6745

norm wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_8NwD9_EVA

That is hilarious

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norm wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_8NwD9_EVA

Awesome!