US Government Throws Hissy Fit Over Brothel Ad

clintl · 07-10-2003, 03:03 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/3055665.stm

Axxon · 07-10-2003, 03:07 PM

New Zealand is going down buddy!! Yes, pun intended.

They are now officially a part of the Whacksis of Evil.

Abe Sargent · 07-10-2003, 03:12 PM

Ummm....

How is calling and expressing displeaure a "Hissy Fit?"

There not complaining in the papers and raising cain. This was in a British paper. They aren't holding press conferences, organizing protests, declaring boycotts, or anything. Just a conversation expressing displeasure.

I think you are mischaracterizing.

-Anxiety

Fritz · 07-10-2003, 03:16 PM

This should be a non-story.

An embassy spokeswoman said: "We believe that any likeness of a national government symbol in a commercial advertisement is in extremely poor taste. "

Unless you are selling something in the US. Things like British Pubs and Franco American products have been using national symbols for years.

I love my county, and hate to see it associated with a brothel, but thems the breaks.

clintl · 07-10-2003, 03:19 PM

So far, only Axxon seems to understand the reason for the post.

sabotai · 07-10-2003, 03:23 PM

That's histarical.

CAsterling · 07-10-2003, 04:31 PM

Loved this quote.

vacancies are available for day and night shifts, no experience necessary

So no discrimination against Virgins, always good to see

Syrinx · 07-11-2003, 10:35 AM

LOL!

This is so good I had to pass this link around the office.

Did any of you check out the related article about Free Sex for the members of the Armed Forces at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch? including this gem:

Dennis Hof, the proprietor, said the idea had been put to him by one of his female employees, who had served in the war.

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07-10-2003, 03:12 PM	#3
Abe Sargent Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Catonsville, MD	Ummm.... How is calling and expressing displeaure a "Hissy Fit?" There not complaining in the papers and raising cain. This was in a British paper. They aren't holding press conferences, organizing protests, declaring boycotts, or anything. Just a conversation expressing displeasure. I think you are mischaracterizing. -Anxiety __________________ Check out my two current weekly Magic columns! https://www.coolstuffinc.com/a/?action=search&page=1&author[]=Abe%20Sargent

07-10-2003, 03:16 PM	#4
Fritz Lethargic Hooligan Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: hello kitty found my wallet at a big tent revival and returned it with all the cash missing	This should be a non-story. An embassy spokeswoman said: "We believe that any likeness of a national government symbol in a commercial advertisement is in extremely poor taste. " Unless you are selling something in the US. Things like British Pubs and Franco American products have been using national symbols for years. I love my county, and hate to see it associated with a brothel, but thems the breaks. __________________ donkey, donkey, walk a little faster

07-10-2003, 04:31 PM	#7
CAsterling High School JV Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Herndon, Va	Loved this quote. vacancies are available for day and night shifts, no experience necessary So no discrimination against Virgins, always good to see __________________ The funniest comedy duo I have ever seen - www.magaga.com/

07-10-2003, 03:19 PM	#5
clintl College Starter Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Davis, CA	So far, only Axxon seems to understand the reason for the post.

07-10-2003, 03:23 PM	#6
sabotai General Manager Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: The Satellite of Love	That's histarical.

07-11-2003, 10:35 AM	#8
Syrinx H.S. Freshman Team Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Atlanta, GA	LOL! This is so good I had to pass this link around the office. Did any of you check out the related article about Free Sex for the members of the Armed Forces at the Moonlight Bunny Ranch? including this gem: Dennis Hof, the proprietor, said the idea had been put to him by one of his female employees, who had served in the war.

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