Comments on: The Love That Dare Not Advertise Itself

By: sam

sam — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 07:49:39 +0000

They must have busted this ad before i got chance to see it I’ve never seen this on TV and i live in the UK (and watch alot of tv!). ASA goes hand in hand with all the crap we have to put up with here like silly laws. The kids who watch this have parents, are the ASA implying that the TV has more power than parents do? Who’d believe a soft drink as substitute for water.

By: El Yanqui

El Yanqui — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:26:33 +0000

@Lumpy: At least the kids will know that cacti like young girls.

By: Lumpy

Lumpy — Wed, 28 Jan 2009 04:39:21 +0000

My problem with these ads is that there will now be a generation of kids who’s only plant biology knowledge comes from these ads, and will so think that cacti don’t like water.

By: Tom Higgins

Tom Higgins — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 03:25:24 +0000

I think there is, I have forgot what it is called but it consists of many manic depressive moms. They write reviews and kick up fuss if someone makes a violent game and their kids play it and kill themselves.

By: Ernie Small

Ernie Small — Sat, 17 Jan 2009 02:57:37 +0000

hmmm. i wonder if there is an equivalent organization to the ASA here in the states. if there is they certainly don’t seem to hold our adverts to such stringent standards.

By: Lbug

Lbug — Mon, 05 Jan 2009 22:16:42 +0000

They’re probably right on all counts, but really who cares?

By: Shruti

Shruti — Mon, 15 Dec 2008 07:18:44 +0000

I agreed with the point that the girl appeared to be a minor and therefore the ad condoned underage sex but…….the cactus guy and the cactus baby is really funny!

By: hyperjedz

hyperjedz — Sun, 14 Dec 2008 12:51:53 +0000

The cactus guy having a baby IS funny! With regards to the complaints regarding this commercial, it’s unavoidable because there will always be contradictions for unusual campaigns such as this one.

By: John Henn

John Henn — Mon, 01 Dec 2008 15:49:03 +0000

I don’t know whether the girl is minor or not but it’s really not fair presenting her in that way is she is minor. the cactus guy is realy funny tough…lol!!!

By: Congas

Congas — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 03:23:40 +0000

My favorite is when he uses his cactus needles to stick them both to the ceiling to hide from the cops! thats hilarious! -M