tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post5948507860267961653..comments2024-03-19T05:03:19.939-07:00Comments on Rural Revolution: An award-winning ad (see update at bottom)Patrice Lewishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06012022335047974670noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-35067338058084241842011-06-25T09:29:56.109-07:002011-06-25T09:29:56.109-07:00I think the ad was meant to show the little girl h...I think the ad was meant to show the little girl has a crush on the well-meaning teacher. However, it was in extremely poor taste and I find it extremely offensive. Good job everyone!<br />JPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-11238857921271556242011-06-25T04:36:31.220-07:002011-06-25T04:36:31.220-07:00They've obviously received many complaints sin...They've obviously received many complaints since Anonymous 4:05 and I received the same form letter. =) That's a good thing, in my opinion. If people want to watch porn--hey that's none of my business--but an ad like this is disgusting and my nieces and nephews could see it! I can't believe that someone thought it was even close to being appropriate.Vickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622338474989335764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-47208532634408655142011-06-24T19:57:00.140-07:002011-06-24T19:57:00.140-07:00BOOOYAH!!!
Well done, troops!!
A. McSpBOOOYAH!!!<br /><br />Well done, troops!!<br /><br />A. McSpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-53845515132257295222011-06-24T17:01:23.616-07:002011-06-24T17:01:23.616-07:00I sent an e-mail and complained about the ad tonig...I sent an e-mail and complained about the ad tonight and received this response:<br /><br />Your email to Kia attached below has been forwarded to me and I wanted to personally respond to you on behalf of Kia Motors America - thank you for taking the time to let us know of your feelings. <br /> <br />Kia Motors America (KMA) is aware of the offensive piece of advertising material and has learned that it was created by an ad agency in Brazil that KMA has no business relationship with and has never worked with. Again, it was NOT created in the U.S. by Kia Motors America or any of its marketing partners.<br /> <br />Rest assured that this ad does not reflect the opinions or values of KMA or Kia Motors Corporation. The ad is undoubtedly inappropriate, and on behalf of Kia Motors we apologize to those who have been offended by it. We can guarantee this advertisement has NEVER and will NEVER be used in any form in the United States, and our global headquarters in Seoul, South Korea is addressing the issue with the independent Brazilian distributor.<br /> <br />Again, thank you for your time to make us aware of your concerns and we hope that you find this additional information helpful. If you still have questions that may not be addressed in this email, please feel free to contact the Kia Consumer Assistance Center at 800.333.4Kia (4542) and we will be happy to assist you. <br /> <br />Sincerely,<br /> <br />Michele Cameron<br />Director, Consumer Affairs & Warranty Operations<br />Kia Motors America, Inc.<br />Direct Telephone: 949.468.4617<br />Fax: 949.468.4805<br />Email: mcameron@kiausa.comVickihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00622338474989335764noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-35145460879119661262011-06-24T16:49:07.978-07:002011-06-24T16:49:07.978-07:00Sick people. What more can be said.Sick people. What more can be said.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-44601828648341861712011-06-24T16:45:52.350-07:002011-06-24T16:45:52.350-07:00Sick people. What more can one say. Place an arm a...Sick people. What more can one say. Place an arm around your children and hold them tight.Stephenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09752401490789789451noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-46011150582101709932011-06-24T16:05:37.746-07:002011-06-24T16:05:37.746-07:00KIA's response to my email:
Your email to Kia...KIA's response to my email:<br /><br />Your email to Kia attached below has been forwarded to me and I wanted to personally respond to you on behalf of Kia Motors America - thank you for taking the time to let us know of your feelings. <br /><br />Kia Motors America (KMA) is aware of the offensive piece of advertising material and has learned that it was created by an ad agency in Brazil that KMA has no business relationship with and has never worked with. Again, it was NOT created in the U.S. by Kia Motors America or any of its marketing partners.<br /><br />Rest assured that this ad does not reflect the opinions or values of KMA or Kia Motors Corporation. The ad is undoubtedly inappropriate, and on behalf of Kia Motors we apologize to those who have been offended by it. We can guarantee this advertisement has NEVER and will NEVER be used in any form in the United States, and our global headquarters in Seoul, South Korea is addressing the issue with the independent Brazilian distributor.<br /><br />Again, thank you for your time to make us aware of your concerns and we hope that you find this additional information helpful. If you still have questions that may not be addressed in this email, please feel free to contact the Kia Consumer Assistance Center at 800.333.4Kia (4542) and we will be happy to assist you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-47068789925791115722011-06-24T14:12:06.094-07:002011-06-24T14:12:06.094-07:00Update: KIA-USA assures me they will NEVER releas...Update: KIA-USA assures me they will NEVER release this ad to American audiences and that they will investigate its origins. Job well done, folks - we prevailed!<br /><br />Anonymous PatriotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-33737253917530223332011-06-24T14:03:24.833-07:002011-06-24T14:03:24.833-07:00Really freaking tacky. WHY does some sort of sexua...Really freaking tacky. WHY does some sort of sexual tension have to be used to sell a product? Why? (In this case it looked some what like they used disgusting pedophile overtones in the comic frames on the left side....*shudders*)<br /><br />They also heard from me.<br /><br />P.S. Love your blog! :DRohanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07626848396105766155noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-42605290243203837772011-06-24T13:57:24.374-07:002011-06-24T13:57:24.374-07:00That ad is depraved. Utterly disgusting.
-DavidThat ad is depraved. Utterly disgusting. <br /><br />-DavidAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-16201026511552872092011-06-24T11:47:40.599-07:002011-06-24T11:47:40.599-07:00Yes, A.McSp, I am back. It appears the British com...Yes, A.McSp, I am back. It appears the British commies is gone, so I have returned. Much to the chagrin of Patrice, not doubt. HAHAHAHAHAHA!!!<br /><br />-APAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-20700242724642070622011-06-24T11:25:12.794-07:002011-06-24T11:25:12.794-07:00Palpable disgust has been sent through cyber space...Palpable disgust has been sent through cyber space! Thanks for the info., Patrice and AP.Lisa Beth W.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-31877492048722339012011-06-24T11:15:07.350-07:002011-06-24T11:15:07.350-07:00BTW....if it can be said there's an upside to ...BTW....if it can be said there's an upside to this, it is that it's another opportunity, now that folks' attention is on KIA, that they make a NOTORIOUSLY UNSAFE PRODUCT.<br /><br />Yes, I recall reading crash-safety reports that rated KIA vehicles as very unsafe in a crash after they rated last in several tests.<br /><br />Please BOYCOTT KIA.<br /><br />A. McSpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-54232802840993068202011-06-24T06:25:27.465-07:002011-06-24T06:25:27.465-07:00Done! Thank you Patrice for bringing this to our a...Done! Thank you Patrice for bringing this to our attention. <br /><br />It really is time for "us" to speak up and let the world know enough is enough.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-73225205200415507782011-06-24T01:04:34.720-07:002011-06-24T01:04:34.720-07:00AP!!!! [: )
Message to KIA confirmed, and thanks ...AP!!!! [: )<br /><br />Message to KIA confirmed, and thanks for doing the 'heavy lifting' part! The gist of my politely worded message: <br /><br />This is some prurient stuff, regardless of where it's shown. It's selling lust for little girls. <br /><br />Who knew Anthony Wiener was also moonlighting at an ad agency???<br /><br />A. McSpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-3382128488098816162011-06-23T23:42:36.222-07:002011-06-23T23:42:36.222-07:00Wow. The ad itself is vile. The fact that it won a...Wow. The ad itself is vile. The fact that it won any award at all is pretty scary, since it means more than one idiot thought it was a good idea.TCGhttp://thecrappygardener.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-20633457912496943472011-06-23T22:28:37.506-07:002011-06-23T22:28:37.506-07:00What the...? HUH??? Wha...? I read the ad a second...What the...? HUH??? Wha...? I read the ad a second time, and I still don't know what they're trying to sell or what the point is! It makes absolutely NO sense, other than to disgust anyone who has any dignity. We used to own a Kia, and we've rented a few. Loved the cars and have often said we might buy another. NOT!!! We will NEVER own another Kia! Do the morons who own and run Kia think Americans don't keep up with what goes on in the rest of the world? This is going WAY beyond too far. There is nothing cute or funny about this sort of thing. Anyone who thinks so should be locked up for the rest of their lives.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-54160926223162388292011-06-23T21:38:00.171-07:002011-06-23T21:38:00.171-07:00Tacky, tacky, tacky. Did I mention I thought the ...Tacky, tacky, tacky. Did I mention I thought the ad was tacky?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-62303787849153823632011-06-23T21:01:01.319-07:002011-06-23T21:01:01.319-07:00Gross.
Email sent.
Hooray! Now I get to associat...Gross.<br />Email sent. <br /><br />Hooray! Now I get to associate every Kia I ever see with that bizarre ad & offensively dressed woman/child!Aubreyhttp://thisblessedlife-aubrey.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-84584743652088919162011-06-23T20:33:47.433-07:002011-06-23T20:33:47.433-07:00Ralph, I received an email reply from Kia's Am...Ralph, I received an email reply from Kia's American office in response to mine. Their rep assured me the ad never was used in America. I responded, in turn, that regardless of where it was used it is inappropriate. <br /><br />And, no, it is not necessary to check out every company that sells products internationally, just those companies which have disgusting ads that appear somehow, somewhere in America and we become aware of them, as this one did. <br /><br />Or, we can come up with excuses for doing nothing. <br /><br />Anonymous PatriotAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-48335824894618382062011-06-23T20:29:57.143-07:002011-06-23T20:29:57.143-07:00That's disgusting. They will be hearing from ...That's disgusting. They will be hearing from me too. Thanks for the contact information.Red Womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13618348708651144199noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-27513884029917722282011-06-23T20:26:41.579-07:002011-06-23T20:26:41.579-07:00Okay...that ad is just creepy. Eww.Okay...that ad is just creepy. Eww.OPCCookhttp://www.oklahomapastrycloth.com/blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-50487057652177189062011-06-23T19:30:45.865-07:002011-06-23T19:30:45.865-07:00Not sure if this ad passes the smell test. They ar...Not sure if this ad passes the smell test. They are disgusting and yes it won an aware at the Cannes Film Festival, but it wouldn't be the first time an Ad company did a spoof/Spec ad without a corporations knowledge, in order to give the ad company itself controversial press and bump up their reputation as cutting edge. The company that developed these ad posters is called MOMA propaganda and they are based in Brazil. We will probably know in about a week if the ads were real or not.<br />Also if you aren't aware the ad content standards overseas are a lot less strict then here in the US. Some TV commercials are out and out pornographic in Europe. So if you want to make purchasing decisions based on an ads content, which I'm all for, you need to check out every company that sells products internationally. Just saying.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08771250135611690779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-38366382141922950482011-06-23T17:17:33.822-07:002011-06-23T17:17:33.822-07:00Thank you, Patrice, for taking action. We can sav...Thank you, Patrice, for taking action. We can save America, if we do something instead of just complain about things.<br /><br />Anonymous Patriot (AP)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5526768924178592295.post-91872813866801042112011-06-23T16:26:34.640-07:002011-06-23T16:26:34.640-07:00Okay... second then...
The Blaze has got this up....Okay... second then...<br /><br />The Blaze has got this up. Maybe enough coverage will cause people to ask what we are doing as a society.<br /><br />And I still think the ad is disgusting.Robnoreply@blogger.com