Banned by the ODT
September 30th, 2009 at 4:02 pm by David Farrar
This ad was refused by the ODT. Wowsers. I think it is hilarious. Of course ODT has absolute right to decide what ads to accept, but I doubt many other publications would refuse it.
Story on it is at NBR.
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September 30th, 2009 at 4:08 pm
Look based on ODT’s support of Benson Pope I expect they’ve banned this ad beacuse there’s too much vegetable, and insufficient leather and whips.
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 4:30 pm
I must confess, I do like a bit of smut and I particularly like a good double entendre, however this one’s a little confused.
Too much going on me thinks. The carrot isn’t subtle enough and it doesn’t really tie in with the words. But can I think of anything better? Probably not. Certainly not without knowing the range of produce available.
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
For those of you who wondered what carrot-tops look like ‘down below’ …
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 4:35 pm
Too much vegetation all round.
Yuk
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
Of course, now the cafe has received much more exposure (geddit?) than they ever would have had from an advertisement in the ODT.
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 4:38 pm
Shouldn’t they have the variety from “BRAZIL” ian!
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 5:05 pm
what a way to improve your eyesight
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 5:07 pm
Looks like the perfect woman for PhilU. A balanced diet, veges then meat.
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 5:12 pm
The carrot grower is mighty thankful that his property is infested with gay rabbits.
Pass me another Southern Draught mate.
Vote:Couldn’t resist pinkos
September 30th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
Example #1476 of an increasingly trashy and over-sexualized culture.
*yawn*
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
“For those of you who wondered what carrot-tops look like ‘down below’ …”
Get away there Prize you mean Russel has shown you his and thats what he looks like?
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 5:59 pm
I wonder how much the ODT charges to publicly refuse to print an ad.
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 6:04 pm
Uma rapiti uma rapiti
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
Johnboy – this’ll come as a shock, but those hips, that tummy and those thighs are not Russel Norman’s, no matter how you wish it!
What a curiously twisted world you inhabit! Goats, Gordons and now a terrible faux pas over your imaginings of Russel Norman!
(Maybe it’s your eye-sight!)
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Tell us more of the shape of Russels neither regions Prize as you are obviously very familiar with them.
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 6:32 pm
Johnboy – you do love the grubby stuff, don’t you!
Vote:Are you sure you want to roll around in that kind of shit with me? I don’t find besting you very challenging, I’m embarrased to say, and am certain no one else is excited by it. I suggest we don’t. If you must, I suppose I will, but it’s not my style. Low blows are all too easy and no one looks good doing it.
September 30th, 2009 at 6:33 pm
I mean, ‘ neither regions’ for fuck’s sake!
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Gotta love the “thrust and parry” of solid intellectual debate on the kiwiblog!
Vote:September 30th, 2009 at 11:43 pm
Yeah, that will go down real well with the majority of grocery shoppers who are female. Talk about not knowing your market.
Vote:October 1st, 2009 at 11:23 am
“Yeah, that will go down real well with the majority of grocery shoppers who are female. Talk about not knowing your market.”
Might still appeal to a younger female demographic, say <35.
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