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[THAT AIN'T RIGHT] Is Nike promoting homophobic views on teabagging?

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by codell, Jul 26, 2008.

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Does Nike's ad promote homophobic views?

  1. Yes, saying teabagging "just ain't right" can be offensive

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  2. No, teabagging is wrong no matter your sexual orientation

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  1. codell

    codell Member

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    I've not seen the commercial, but reading the article, this seems a bit much.

    No one wants to be teabagged, gay or straight.

    http://money.cnn.com/2008/07/26/new...rdunk_ads.ap/index.htm?postversion=2008072610

    Nike pulls Hyperdunk ads amid criticism

    The athletic apparel retailer said it would pull all ads for its Hyperdunk basketball shoes, amid criticism that the ads were homophobic.

    BEAVERTON, ORE. (AP) -- Nike said Friday it would pull its ads for its Hyperdunk basketball shoes, responding to criticism that they fed homophobic views.

    Nike previously defended the ads, but said it would withdraw them as quickly as possible "to underline our ongoing commitment to supporting diversity in sport and the workplace," The Oregonian reported.

    The ads were created by Portland's Wieden+Kennedy agency and titled "That Ain't Right," "Isn't That Cute," and "Punks Jump Up." One ad showed a basketball player dunking over another.

    The crotch of the player dunking was planted firmly in the other player's face. The ad sported a large tag line: "That Ain't Right." Earlier, Nike had said the ads were "based purely upon a common insight from within the game of basketball -- the athletic feat of dunking on the opposition, and is not intended to be offensive."

    Nike also reiterated its "history of supporting athletes regardless of their sexual orientation." Nike has been praised by gay-rights advocates for supporting a 2007 Oregon law banning discrimination against gays in work, housing and public places. An after hours call to Nike corporate communications rang unanswered Friday
     
    #1 codell, Jul 26, 2008
  2. Franchise3

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    I don't get it.
     
    #2 Franchise3, Jul 26, 2008
  3. JaWindex

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    This is such a non issue it's not even funny.
     
    #3 JaWindex, Jul 26, 2008
  4. Yonkers

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    The ad was making fun of people who like to be tea bagged. Cheers to Nike for recognizing their folly.
     
    #4 Yonkers, Jul 26, 2008
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    #5 KingCheetah, Jul 26, 2008
  6. Angkor Wat

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    My goodness, why is everyone so sensitive? This is a comedy basketball commercial about a shoe. I think the gay community are reaching on this one. I guess they must really enjoy teabagging.
     
    #6 Angkor Wat, Jul 26, 2008
  7. B-Bob

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    There are some great tea-bagging references during a party scene in the wonderful and underrated movie Pecker.
     
    #7 B-Bob, Jul 26, 2008
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    i didnt realize anyone enjoyed getting tbagged...............
     
    #8 Landlord Landry, Jul 26, 2008
  9. codell

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    Shawn Bradley and Frederick Weis consider teabagging offensive but you don't see them complaining.
     
    #9 codell, Jul 26, 2008
  10. conquistador#11

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    what a shame, pretty.

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    You can blame Duke and North carolina for this. :p

    =/ I can't recall the name of the duke player that had that done to him at an NC frat party?
     
    #10 conquistador#11, Jul 26, 2008
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  12. dntrwl

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    that commercial was ridiculously long anyways
     
    #12 dntrwl, Jul 26, 2008
  13. pmac

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    So...are people offended because they feel tea-bagging is wrong or because they feel that saying "that ain't right" under a picture of someone getting tea-bagged is discriminating against gays? :confused:
     
    #13 pmac, Jul 26, 2008
  14. Franchise3

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    If you actually sat down and tried to figure out the logic behind this, I'm pretty sure your head would explode.
     
    #14 Franchise3, Jul 26, 2008
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    LOL I was thinking the same thing when I read that. Good stuff.
     
    #15 thelasik, Jul 26, 2008
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    saw the the spot...I just thought it was gay...and stupid...I hate the attitude that is shown by the teabagee...I see this attitude everytime I go playball... Its really annoying and I know Im steriotyping but I dont care ;)
     
    #16 radapharoah, Jul 26, 2008
  17. TMac640

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    People need to get a life and find some actual things worth complaining about. If you don't like the ad, I'll teabag you.


    DEEZ NUTZ!
     
    #17 TMac640, Jul 26, 2008
  18. dback816

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    Oh I just saw that ad today actually

    It was in a SLAM magazine with the team USA cover

    I actually didn't think much of it
     
    #18 dback816, Jul 26, 2008
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