to think that Billy Bob and Zak Make a Porno (or whatever their names are) is quite an offensive title?

[surprise]

Saw this advertised in huge letters on the side of a bus today, and thought it quite offensive. Am I getting old?

yes, i saw it on a bus yesterday and though

you can hear little voices up and down the country 'mummy, what's a porno?'.

bloody stupid and tasteless if you ask me.

yes it's offensive, no I won't be seeing it.

I'm so glad it's not just me - saw an advert and thought it was all a bit iffy, then decided I was just old. But it really is all a bit iffy, isn't it? I'm prim and proud

Yes, horrid.

what is it

yup, not nice. tis how society is going.

Everythings about sex. Music videos are Porn- The Musical. Graphic images are everywhere, everything is described as 'sexy' - that car is 'sexy' that food is 'sexy' that wine is 'sexy' ...

I predict that in 5 years Heinz will be advertising their beans by having a woman pleasure herself with a can and the slogan "Heinz beans - totally satisfying"

i thought of complaining (not a complainer btw) but didn't know who to complain to! bus company? they won't give a toss, surely?

lol at you hecate!

beanz meanz orgazmz

what do you think of "tis pity she's a whore"?in conservative parts they publicise as "tis pity..."

think you are being bitty unreasonable

Advertising authority people probably. Whatever they're called these days. If enough people complain the adverts will have to be removed.

I'll do it if you will!

I thought it was offensive, and I did have a little voice (well he's 7 now) going "mummy what's a porno" - really don't want to have to be addressing that at his age.

depressing

Advertising Standards Authority

www.asa.org.uk

are people genuinely perturbed?i don't get it

I agree with Loshad...I don't want my 7 year old asking me what a porno is.

embarrassing questions wouldn't you rather give a factual type answer than some big gob at school makes it up?

this will crop up all the time

I also saw it on a bus and thought 'urgh - no need'

It's going a bit far really.

yes sM, but not from a 3 or 4 year old. how to explain porn, and why? should be an individual choice, not forced on you by some money-grabbing film company. will be onto the asa.

I hate HSM being advertised and pile cram
but thats life.
yabu

It'll be hilarious. I'll get my OH to download it illegally from the internet.

ScottishMummy, I have to disagree. I have never seen an advert for anything to do with the porn industry before anywhere.

beanib if you know what theya re talking about please share

being avoidant is that a strategy?we are surrounded by stimuli/questions that need answered and acknowledged.as uncomfortable as parent finds it

wouldn't you rather take control and answer questions as they arise rather that hope to avoid billboards and buses

Have complained to the ASA. Very simple online form to fill in. Suggest that you do the same if you think it's offensive. I'm really fed up with the dumbing down and sexualising of our world. It's just horrible.