Visa's advertisement is arrogant, condescending to Asians
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i extracted this from the straits times forum.
I am writing to protest against Visa's latest advertisement featuring actor Richard Gere in India.
It reeks strongly of racial stereotyping, condescension and arrogance. The last thing the world needs is a not-so-subtle message that only a big, white American guy can free poor Asians with American financial clout by way of a Visa credit card.
Other subtle messages may be given to more negative interpretations, which surely do not dwell well in our present suspicious global climate.
Visa may want to rethink its advertising strategy if its aim is to attract Asian customers.
So far, it is only successful in offending the sensibilities of most Asians and it may be prudent to withdraw this advertisement.
Claire Chong (Mrs) -
lol... too much time to write all these on the forum eh...
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wow .. is she talking abt the pigeon advert? if she is.. i really liked the advert. i thought it was rather tastefully done.Originally posted by dragg:i extracted this from the straits times forum.
I am writing to protest against Visa's latest advertisement featuring actor Richard Gere in India.
It reeks strongly of racial stereotyping, condescension and arrogance. The last thing the world needs is a not-so-subtle message that only a big, white American guy can free poor Asians with American financial clout by way of a Visa credit card.
Other subtle messages may be given to more negative interpretations, which surely do not dwell well in our present suspicious global climate.
Visa may want to rethink its advertising strategy if its aim is to attract Asian customers.
So far, it is only successful in offending the sensibilities of most Asians and it may be prudent to withdraw this advertisement.
Claire Chong (Mrs)
racial streotyping? sometimes people go out of their way and contrue the best intention of others to make it sound discriminating. instead of looking at it ; Western vs Eastern
y can't we give others the benefit of the doubt and think; Richard Gere helping poor girl? y must people pull race into the picture? in fact the advert shows Richard Gere respecting the Asian culture and going out of his way to help a girl fulfil an age old tradition. is it really condescending?
i dunno wor ... sometimes people seem too sensitive over such things.
wad r the views of u peeps? -
the bird ad damn stupid lah. the previous ads better
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So long already.
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haha anybody can make a mountain out of a mole hill....for example i can say that it is racist because you go india to advertise a black card. People are damn shallow these days.
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actually we can look at another angle mah. see, india now also accept VISA liao.
this means it got technology to connect from the rural area to the VISA bank. hey, this is remarkable achievement man! -
Hmm i don't like the Richard Gere's visa Ad.
Felt funny. -
Thier whole idea is that Visa can be used anywhere in the world. Rem the ad one lady got her stuff taken by orang utans? Or Richard Brosnan using Visa in Bangkok?
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very long winded ad
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I'm satisfied that an advert can actually get some people fluffed up.
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the soup is too salty
chinese gal kick fat ang moh ass.......and this is accepted? -
more birds....
more luck! -
i remember the mr bosman bangkok ad....Originally posted by laurence82:Thier whole idea is that Visa can be used anywhere in the world. Rem the ad one lady got her stuff taken by orang utans? Or Richard Brosnan using Visa in Bangkok?
the mart driver look gay
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then the catherine zeta-jones one is implying lao gao more intelligent than us?
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That lady is just having a bad day and need a medium to vent.
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i think she read too much into it.
i find the advert rather good. -
*shakes head*
What's next?
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i like the catherine zeta jones advertisment..
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that advert is insulting to mankind. it shows that monkeys are smarter.
hahaha!!! -
that advert is insulting to mankind. it shows that monkeys are smarter.
Maybe just maybe monkeys/apes are smarter indeed -
the same way you read the Richard Gere one, also too much.Originally posted by dragg:i think she read too much into it.
i find the advert rather good. -
that was not from me. i extracted from straits times forum.Originally posted by ditzy:the same way you read the Richard Gere one, also too much. -
yah right, free more birds = more luck.Originally posted by dragg:i think she read too much into it.
i find the advert rather good.
then, I dun work, keep buying birds to free everyday, will I strike 4D?? -
Compare to some thread starter posts ah...Originally posted by FireIce:then the catherine zeta-jones one is implying lao gao more intelligent than us?