Okay, first the controversial Australian tourism commercial was banned by Britain because it used the word “bloody,” and now Canada has vetoed a scene in the thing because a character lures visitors by saying We’ve poured you a beer.
This is turning into one of those things where the spot is getting so much free publicity the Australians probably won’t have to spend another bloody penny buying time for it.
If you haven’t yet seen it, you can watch the whole thing here — but if you’re in Canada, please close your eyes during the beer part. And click here for our story:
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(Tourism Australia Photo)
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all these protests you need to grow food this
- Posted by isiah o´briantsomeone is not going to listen to a starvating protester you need
[...] Mr. Patto highlights the fact that Australias new tourism commercial, which has the tag-line So where the bloody hell are you?, has so far been modified, restricted or banned in the UK, Canada and now Japan. [...]
- Posted by that canadian girl » Blog Archive » Just bloody stupid!Where the bloody hell is common sense? People say bloody, they drink beer.. I just said “bloody” 2.. no.. 3 times just now.. And when I get home, I will have a beer………
- Posted by Katie