The Backlash Against a New TTC Campaign Proves Society Has Become Way Too Sensitive

[explorerzip]

Thanks to Lani who found this article online. The little stuff that "offends" people off these days. Sooner or later, ads will be text on a plain background so that nobody gets offended. Hold on: we can't have black text on a white background since it shows that blacks are being surrounded by white.

http://notable.ca/the-backlash-agai...roves-society-has-become-too-easily-offended/

 

[ValeriaBeleza]

I don't think people find it 'offensive' it's more that the ads doesn't accurately reflect the demographic of TTC riders. I m sure people would appreciate the beauty of the art on the ads and it's cultural background. The ads denote a partnerships of the TTC as a medium for the ballet company to get more people's interest in the work they do; but the ads in its essence to be a medium of 'engagement' failed at making a connection with their ridership. However, it proves that it's good marketing as it sparked conversation but unsure if it's the kind of conversation it wanted. Ads are effective when they speak the same language of their audience and these are being misinterpreted due to being unable to make a connection. But art always does that, it 'moves you'

My 2 cents!
VB

 

[dirkd101]

A sure sign that the apocalypse has begun. :behindsofa:

 

[nondescriptive]

..... The little stuff that "offends" people off these days......

We have become a society of wusses, might as well stay at home and not face reality

 

[rex_baner]

Damn I actually assumed it would be something negative or distasteful. It's a real shame because those ads look great.

 

[AJstar]

The horror,,,,,, Ballet dancers?
Our society is DOOMED

 

[Conway_Stewart]

I thought the ads were tastefully done. As the article stated, they have also run ads with the Blue Jays and Raptors with no complaints. The fact that some group of people may feel insecure about their appearance does not mean that such images should be censored imho.

 

[frankcastle]

If you go looking for outrage you will find it. I understand when people get frustrated or upset with people that they feel are being too sensitive and politically correct.

But if you spent your time looking for articles of people doing great/kind things your outlook is completely different.

People who spend their lives looking at things negatively end up hard wiring their brain to create shortcuts to those "places" the result of this is they get irriated and upset more easily.

I forget who posted it in another thread but I really like their point of view which is that "free speech and freedom of expression" allows for people to voice their opinions. You don't have to like their opinion.

 

[Master Baiter]

I see nothing offensive about it. It's like people form anti-groups as a business or to give themselves a feeling that they're doing something good when all they're doing is being idiots. Can't please anyone without someone getting offended about nothing. Probably out looking for her 15min of fame.

I'm surprised she didn't bitch about no black or brown minorities in the photos or why aren't kids represented as well?

The more "civilized" we become, the more it seems we act like fussy 3yr olds.

 

[rhuarc29]

They say it promotes “unrealistic and highly regimented bodies as some sort of an ideal of ‘beauty.’”

Well yeah, because they are the ideal of beauty. And how are those bodies "unrealistic" if plenty of people achieve them through hard work?

That said, I have no idea what ballet dancers have to do with the TTC....

 

[AJstar]

They say it promotes “unrealistic and highly regimented bodies as some sort of an ideal of ‘beauty.’”

Well yeah, because they are the ideal of beauty. And how are those bodies "unrealistic" if plenty of people achieve them through hard work?

That said, I have no idea what ballet dancers have to do with the TTC....

They are trying to relate the TTC as being a fluid & graceful service.:biggrin::crazy:

 

[Aardvark154]

Good God, the people who don't immediately know very few of us have the bodies of ballet dancers!

 

[IM469]

Apparently this is the politically correct replacement - covers weight, transgender, and balding - just in case ...

 

[AJstar]

Apparently this is the politically correct replacement - covers weight, transgender, and balding - just in case ...

Actually, much more appropriate.:applause:

 

[SirWanker]

Count me in as one who's not offended by the ads.
How Jill Andrew can associate those dancers as a realistic representation of the typical Torontonian is pushing the boundary on her credibility.

 

[rhuarc29]

Actually, much more appropriate.:applause:

Honesty in advertising!

 

[IM469]

How Jill Andrew can associate those dancers as a realistic representation of the typical Torontonian is pushing the boundary on her credibility.

It also suggests that those who happen to be in shape or good looking should leave the city - they don't belong ! :ban:

 

[shakenbake]

A terrible shame that they find the photos offensive. The human body is so beautiful, even if it is not perfect.

 

[wangbang]

I don't wanna see that Nutcracker.

 

[IRIS]

I don't wanna see that Nutcracker.

But he can crack it easily, in a good cowgirl position.