Banned British videogame game ad bears a remarkable resemblance
Posted on 02. Jul, 2007 by Jonathan Cherry in Advertising
British authorities have banned this advert for Burnout Dominator – a video game title – bearing the slogan "Inner peace through outer violence". [via]
The British ASA ordered the London Tube poster not to be used after receiving 37 complaints.
Those who complained thought the poster was offensive and likely to encourage violence, dangerous driving or vandalism. [More from BBC news]
Perhaps pure coincidence, but the images of this weekend’s attack on Glasgow’s International airport bear a striking resemblance to the banned ad.
2 Responses to “Banned British videogame game ad bears a remarkable resemblance”
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Rhys
03. Jul, 2007
no offence man but the resemblance ends with the fact there is a car in both pictures. I dont think you can even begin to blame video games for acts of terrorism.
sooo
03. Jul, 2007
Rhys, it’s called tongue in cheek.