Like a lot of modern-day awards, he probably only got the gong because that would guarantee publicity for the ceremony, the sponsors, the 'cause' etc etc.
Has political correctness actually gone mad?
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Like a lot of modern-day awards, he probably only got the gong because that would guarantee publicity for the ceremony, the sponsors, the 'cause' etc etc.
Presumably the Glamour magazine one?
I'm sure there are more deserving winners, but this is an award that has previously gone out to Christina Aguilera, Rachel Stevens, Victoria Beckham, Kylie Minogue, Cheryl Cole, Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga. Seems odd to be outraged by some magazine placing her alongside them.
Source (some years missing): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glamour_Awards
F*cking hell, that list is only missing Keyser Soze...
An advert has been banned in cinemas that contained the Lord's Prayer, as it 'might offend those of other faiths or no faith' or something. Ridiculous.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34891928
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-34891928
That's like multiple teen boys' wank lists.
At least he won't have to get offended by the Vagina Monologues at that shithole PC theatre.
Well what groups are most likely to raise a stink if the commercials were allowed?
Hey! I already posted that!
But most people doing Yoga have a general idea where it came from and understand that it originated in religious meditation. They may not have extensive or exact knowledge, but it's not necessary that everyone knows the origins of all practices in great detail. How many people know the origins of competitive running (or sports in general) and the Olympics were initially religious?
Hehe.
Can't believe this aired
My favorite part is at 0:52. Matthew McConaughey was clearly in the audience.
I'd love it if religion was treated like the author advocates: just another product that companies are trying to sell.
It's an outrage to besmirch the good name of the Victoria's Secret™ Glamour Awards!
Not sure what side you're falling down on here - I love it that the cinemas have chosen not to show the ad, they have every right to take or refuse the money for something like that.
Seems a bit petty to me. If they are genuinely concerned that people will be offended by it, then it is a sad state of affairs. Fine if you have no interest in a religion, but if the ad genuinely offends somebody, they really need to grow up.
I think this belongs here, it's a piece on how safe spaces and politcally correct culture on American University campuses is actually psychologically damaging.
A bit lenghty so be prepared to set aside a few minutes if you're interested.
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/
A bit lenghty so be prepared to set aside a few minutes if you're interested.
http://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/09/the-coddling-of-the-american-mind/399356/
They(Cinema chains) are most likely just be using the ''it will be offend someone'' as a excuse to get rid of the prayer and put advertising instead. Although I agree with @ThierryHenry I'm glad it's not being shown, if you want to listen to prayers just go to Church.
It's false advertising anyway.
Is it about offence, or just an attempt of giving the (majority of customers) what they'd want, and another car advert instead of some religious nonsense before Star Wars? I don't want to go to the cinema and be preached at.
Digital Cinema Media, which handles most cinema advertising in the UK, told Arora it has “a policy not to run advertising connected to personal beliefs, specifically those related to politics or religion. Our members have found that showing such advertisements carries the risk of upsetting, or offending, audiences.”
I do wonder how offensive and upsetting the new Star Wars film will be.
You're preached at by a barrage of ads anyway. Apparently it just recites the lord's prayer anywhere, rather than threatening fire and brimstone unless you repent.
I hate ads and try in get in 20 mins late to miss as many as possible. Surely this is just another irksome one?
With all the shit going on in the world right now, people must live a charmed life if the most upsetting thing for them is a tumescent 90 second ad.
I think the entertainment industry often avoids getting into that sort of thing, nothing new here. Can't say I ever saw a religious add mingled into TV commercials, for example. Perhaps it's just not the norm in Portugal... I think it's perfectly normal that, in the business of making money, an agent doesn't want to side with things that are prone to cause outrage among a share of their costumers when they can just stick to things that annoy no one and are pretty much neutral from any religious or politic point of view.
I think the point of moaning about PC is finding examples of things that were, until very recently, absolutely normal, and that nowadays seem to cause all kind of stupid reactions from overly-sensitive souls. Major cinema companies rejecting a commercial add about one of the most divisive issues in society (religion) is something as normal today as it would be 10 or 20 years ago. It's a decision I can see myself making if I was in that position, and I'm as annoyed about over-zealous PC as anyone else in this thread.
With the incredibly aggressive tactics that many religious organizations use to acquire customers (such as going door-to-door, distributing pamphlets everywhere, or having their own TV channels riddled with charlatanism) and their massive financial resources, I'm assuming that their lack of presence in traditional media reflects a fear of advertisement companies in general to get into this business. Either that, or the marketeers of these institutions never thought of doing it, which I find highly unlikely. I'm sure you'd find it slightly weird if Manchester United had a new "religious partner" to add to your sponsors.
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I find it pretty ridiculous that someone could be offended by hearing the Lord's prayer.
We're never going to achieve some kind of harmony amongst religions if we pander to these kind of people. It's almost like saying 'actually yeah, you should be offended' instead of discouraging such sillyness.
We're never going to achieve some kind of harmony amongst religions if we pander to these kind of people. It's almost like saying 'actually yeah, you should be offended' instead of discouraging such sillyness.
I've never heard of the church doing a TV ad in the UK before, I guess that is half the hoohah.
Wouldn't put it past Ed signing up a 'religious partner'. Not sure it's any more ridiculous than Indonesian tyre or Japanese noodle partners!Is it really ridiculous? It's not been banned the cinema chain just don't think that fits in with the experience they offer so haven't taken it on. I wouldn't particularly want to be preached to when Ive paid for an overpriced cinema ticket.
I suppose it'd be ridiculous if Manchester United turned down the opportunity to advertise Christianity? "The Stadium of Prayer"
Yeah anything that keeps that shite out of my day should be penciled in as a win.
We could have somebody dressed as the Pope banishing Fred The Red as the half-time show. It'd be amazing!
I'm not sure how many would be offended but I think it is a case of the cinema not wanting to promote any religion in particular or get involved in it in any way. I think an ad where people were reciting parts of the Koran would get more complaints and this is just a case of them setting a precedent of not involving themselves.
The Christmas arguments are bizarre because, even though it is a festival founded in Christianity, religion plays such a small role in the Christmas of so many families nowadays that it is more of a national holiday than anything else.
The Christmas arguments are bizarre because, even though it is a festival founded in Christianity, religion plays such a small role in the Christmas of so many families nowadays that it is more of a national holiday than anything else.
I've never heard of the church doing a TV ad in the UK before, I guess that is half the hoohah.
Not more ridiculous from a "we're just getting paid to put their name next to us" perspective, but far more likely to bring along some sort of problem amongst some fans. People can hate religion (some in particular or all in general) in ways that they can't hate noodles.
I dunno, check out the fierce disputes over Devon folk making Cornish pasties. People can get in a lather about anything.
Not more ridiculous from a "we're just getting paid to put their name next to us" perspective, but far more likely to bring along some sort of problem amongst some fans. People can hate religion (some in particular or all in general) in ways that they can't hate noodles.
Not sure I'd want Arsenal car tyres. Tendency to lose grip when the going gets tough.
I can imagine the advertisers don't want to set a precedent that encourages lots of religious groups to start making adverts and demanding they be shown, and claiming discrimination if the advertising company decides that they'd like to balance things out with a few car or phone adverts instead.
I'd prefer that to car or soft drink ads tbf. 'Choose Islam/Christianity/Buddhism or burn in hell for eternity'. Sounds far more entertaining than some droll American voiceover actor espousing the virtues of a 'V-Tec' catalytic convertor.
The cinemas obviously don't want to show religious advertising as mainstream brands typically want to avoid appearing alongside religious imagery which could potentially alienate their customers or create unwanted mental associations.
It's a straightforward commercial decision from the cinemas to keep their big advertising partners on board.
It's a straightforward commercial decision from the cinemas to keep their big advertising partners on board.