Monday, December 14, 2009

Social Responsibility and Lack of in Advertising

BBDO New York - Sony Cyber shot - Your dad is not a horse's behind



Whoa there DAD!! Ok before I get all serious, this commercial IS
really funny. BUT it's not socially responsible whatsoever and caused
quite an uproar because of it. Just because some dads may be like this
does not mean you need to perpetuate it and tip toe over the line into
molding society. It's a shame there's just no other way to sell a
camera than to talk badly about Dads all over the world.




Ad Council PSA - Fathers




More than 79% of Americans feel "the most significant family or social problem facing America is the physical absence of the father from the home."

First you have to giggle a little bit to see this guy getting so into
it and sassy. But the AdCouncil is trying to make a point. Fatherless
homes or homes with absent fathers are a problem. Check your pride at
the door and do what's best for your kids whether you like it or not.
But hey, you don't have to hate it!