07 February 2018

Likely to cause serious offence?

Maybe, maybe not?  A marginal decision.  The BBC reports:

Advert showing a teacake underneath a tennis player's skirt
An advert featuring a female tennis player holding a Tunnock's Tea Cake at the top of her thigh has been banned.
The Tea Cake, in place of a tennis ball, was visible with the player's skirt raised at the hip along with the text "Where do you keep yours?" and "Serve up a treat".
One person complained that the ad was sexist and objectified women.
The Advertising Standards Authority upheld the complaint because of its likelihood to cause serious offence.

 

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