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Rose Karuna

Lizard Doctor

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03-16-2005 08:45

Commercial Leaves Kids Too Scared to Watch TV

1 hour, 42 minutes ago Oddly Enough - Reuters

LONDON (Reuters) - A Marmite commercial that parodied 1950's science fiction film "The Blob" has been banned from all children's' programs in Britain after leaving kids too scared to watch television, the advertising watchdog said.

Two Marmite adverts featured a giant brown blob rolling along a crowded street, terrifying some people who tried to flee while others ran toward it with delight.

The ad ended with Marmite's slogan: "You either love it or hate it."

Six people complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that their toddlers had been terrified by the adverts, with four refusing to watch television after seeing them and two suffering nightmares.

Unilever Bestfoods, makers of the dark brown savory spread, argued against imposing a tougher "ex-kids restriction" as broadcasters were likely not to show it during general programs such as "Pop Idol," which attracted younger viewers.

But the ASA said the complaints were strong enough to ban the advert from all children's programming.

"We accepted that the advertisements' effect on young children would have been hard to anticipate," it added. "However, it was clear from the complaints we received that they had caused distress to very young children."

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Willow Zander

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03-16-2005 08:47

HAHAHAHAAHHAHA!

That advert is ACE!!!
Gotta love hte brown gooey blob

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Rose Karuna

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03-16-2005 08:51

I knew you'd appreciate that Willow.

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Ewan Took

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03-16-2005 11:04

I wonder what they would have made of the monsters in Dr Who that scared the shit out of me when I was growing up in the 70s. They would probably need therapy or something!

Lecktor Hannibal

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Join date: 1 Jul 2004

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03-16-2005 11:06

Adrienne Barbeau is scary.

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Oh, Lecktor, you're terrible.

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Shadow Weaver

Ancient

Join date: 13 Jan 2003

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03-16-2005 11:50

From: Lecktor Hannibal

Adrienne Barbeau is scary.

But Lecktor she has a heart beat so you'd still do her...hehe

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Zuzi Martinez

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03-16-2005 18:32

it scared kids out of watching tv? put that sucka on 24 hour rotation!

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Lance LeFay

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Join date: 1 May 2003

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03-16-2005 19:49

First time I've heard of pro-tv parents...

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Rebbeca Baldwin

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03-16-2005 20:29

http://www.visit4info.com/details.cfm?adid=19563

Chip Midnight

ate my baby!

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03-16-2005 20:58

Thanks for the link. That's great! hehe. And I agree with Zuzi. Put that sucker on 24/7

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Zuzi Martinez

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03-16-2005 22:15

i can't believe nobody's ever made a tv ad version of those "find the ghost" scare tricks that were so popular a year ago. something like......

(little picture of a room taking up the middle 10% of the screen)

can you see what's wrong with this picture?

9/10 people can't........

it might surprise you.

look closely now......

SCREEEEEEEEEOHFUCKOHFUCKWHATWASTHAT?!?!?!?!?!!!

drink sprite.

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Is it the Blob or is it Marmite? Or are they one in the same?
Rose Karuna Lizard Doctor Join date: 5 Jun 2004 Posts: 3,772	03-16-2005 08:45 Commercial Leaves Kids Too Scared to Watch TV 1 hour, 42 minutes ago Oddly Enough - Reuters LONDON (Reuters) - A Marmite commercial that parodied 1950's science fiction film "The Blob" has been banned from all children's' programs in Britain after leaving kids too scared to watch television, the advertising watchdog said. Two Marmite adverts featured a giant brown blob rolling along a crowded street, terrifying some people who tried to flee while others ran toward it with delight. The ad ended with Marmite's slogan: "You either love it or hate it." Six people complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) that their toddlers had been terrified by the adverts, with four refusing to watch television after seeing them and two suffering nightmares. Unilever Bestfoods, makers of the dark brown savory spread, argued against imposing a tougher "ex-kids restriction" as broadcasters were likely not to show it during general programs such as "Pop Idol," which attracted younger viewers. But the ASA said the complaints were strong enough to ban the advert from all children's programming. "We accepted that the advertisements' effect on young children would have been hard to anticipate," it added. "However, it was clear from the complaints we received that they had caused distress to very young children." _____________________ I Do Whatever My Rice Krispies Tell Me To
Willow Zander Having Blahgasms Join date: 22 May 2004 Posts: 9,935	03-16-2005 08:47 HAHAHAHAAHHAHA! That advert is ACE!!! Gotta love hte brown gooey blob _____________________ *I'm not ready for the world outside...I keep pretending, but I just can't hide...* "Notice that the stiffest tree is most easily cracked, while the bamboo or willow survives by bending with the wind." <3 Giddeon's <3
Rose Karuna Lizard Doctor Join date: 5 Jun 2004 Posts: 3,772	03-16-2005 08:51 I knew you'd appreciate that Willow. _____________________ I Do Whatever My Rice Krispies Tell Me To
Ewan Took Mad Hairy Scotsman Join date: 5 Dec 2004 Posts: 579	03-16-2005 11:04 I wonder what they would have made of the monsters in Dr Who that scared the shit out of me when I was growing up in the 70s. They would probably need therapy or something!
Lecktor Hannibal YOUR MOM Join date: 1 Jul 2004 Posts: 6,734	03-16-2005 11:06 Adrienne Barbeau is scary. _____________________ YOUR MOM says, 'Come visit us at SC MKII http://secondcitizen.net ' From: Khamon Fate Oh, Lecktor, you're terrible. Bikers have more fun than people !
Shadow Weaver Ancient Join date: 13 Jan 2003 Posts: 2,808	03-16-2005 11:50 From: Lecktor Hannibal Adrienne Barbeau is scary. But Lecktor she has a heart beat so you'd still do her...hehe _____________________ Everyone here is an adult. This ain't DisneyLand, and Mickey Mouse isn't going to swat you with a stick if you say "holy crapola."<Pathfinder Linden> New Worlds new Adventures Formerly known as Jade Wolf my business name has now changed to Dragon Shadow. Im me in world for Locations of my apparrel Online Authorized Trademark Licensed Apparel http://www.cafepress.com/slvisions OR Visit The Website @ www.slvisions.com
Zuzi Martinez goth dachshund Join date: 4 Sep 2004 Posts: 1,860	03-16-2005 18:32 it scared kids out of watching tv? put that sucka on 24 hour rotation! _____________________ Zuzi Martinez: if Jeska was Canadian would she be from Jeskatchewan? that question keeps me up at nite. Jeska Linden: That is by far the weirdest question I've ever seen.
Lance LeFay is a Thug Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 1,488	03-16-2005 19:49 First time I've heard of pro-tv parents... _____________________ "Hoochie Hair is high on my list" - Andrew Linden "Adorable is 'they pay me to say you are cute'" -Barnesworth Anubis
Rebbeca Baldwin ¿? Join date: 26 Apr 2004 Posts: 49	03-16-2005 20:29 http://www.visit4info.com/details.cfm?adid=19563
Chip Midnight ate my baby! Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 10,231	03-16-2005 20:58 Thanks for the link. That's great! hehe. And I agree with Zuzi. Put that sucker on 24/7 _____________________ My other hobby: www.live365.com/stations/chip_midnight
Zuzi Martinez goth dachshund Join date: 4 Sep 2004 Posts: 1,860	03-16-2005 22:15 i can't believe nobody's ever made a tv ad version of those "find the ghost" scare tricks that were so popular a year ago. something like...... (little picture of a room taking up the middle 10% of the screen) can you see what's wrong with this picture? 9/10 people can't........ it might surprise you. look closely now...... SCREEEEEEEEEOHFUCKOHFUCKWHATWASTHAT?!?!?!?!?!!! drink sprite. _____________________ Zuzi Martinez: if Jeska was Canadian would she be from Jeskatchewan? that question keeps me up at nite. Jeska Linden: That is by far the weirdest question I've ever seen.

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