Ad agency, Crispin Porter + Bogusky (CPB) took irreverence to a whole new low during the Superbowl when they made light of the suffering of the people of Tibet in an ad for Groupon.
CPB has earned a reputation for witty and catchy -- but perhaps it's time they looked out of their posh windows, and realized their parodies are at the expense of a nation ravaged by genocide and torture.
Tibetans have suffered well documented abuses since China's illegal occupation over 50 years ago. Forced labor camps, disappearances, forced sterilization of women, torture -- these are nothing to laugh at.
Would CPB have made an ad for matza ball soup, dismissing the holocaust as an inconvenience, but a benefit for Americans' gastronomic discounts?
Sorry CPB, but our consciences can't be bought by a discount, nor an 'aren't we cheeky' ad campaign during Superbowl. Take action and demand that CPB issue a formal apology and donate their fees from the advertisement to a Tibetan charity.
You took irreverence to a whole new low during the Superbowl when you made light of the suffering of the people of Tibet in an ad for Groupon.
CPB has earned a reputation for witty and catchy -- but perhaps it's time you looked out of your posh windows, and realized your parodies are at the expense of a nation ravaged by genocide and torture.
Tibetans have suffered well documented abuses since China's illegal occupation over 50 years ago. Forced labor camps, disappearances, forced sterilization of women, torture -- these are nothing to laugh at.
Would CPB have made an ad for matza ball soup, dismissing the holocaust as an inconvenience, but a benefit for Americans' gastronomic discounts?
Sorry, but my conscience can't be bought by a discount, nor an 'aren't we cheeky' ad campaign during Superbowl.
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I demand that CPB issue a formal apology and donate the $100,000 directly to the associated charity without users having to participate in this demeaning campaign.
