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There has been an advertising ad that has been making the rounds in the print world. The ad asks you “Do You Have Trouble Getting it Up” was printed in CORAL and has been generating a little debate on whether or not Two Little Fishes should run this ad. Obviously the ad has a sexual overtone, but to be fair there is a lot of that in this industry.
EcoTech Marine while may or may not be directly referring to anything sexual in nature has a “Size does matter” campaign, comparing their Vortech Pumps to other prop style pumps. While not referring to the “bigger is better” (here smaller is better) it could be taken as a sexual overtone. Should their be debate about the ad or is this ad “all in good times and fun?”
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yawn…
I vote all in good fun. Its better than the ED commercials you get blasted with on TV.
These ads are suggestive, not offensive. If someone has their mind so much in the gutter that that they can’t appreciate the subtle humor of these ads, that is their problem.
where is this debate at, exactly? looks like a manufactured story for a slow news day.
This is where the debate/poll is going down
I’m glad Reef Builders was able to rise to the occasion and nail this issue before it grew out of control.
It is good to see a company have a little sense of humor. They should run the the add.
it’s inappropriate, i’m actually tired of all the sexual innuendos used in advertising these days. to me it shows a lack of imagination.
Were you at MACNA? The hobby is a sausage fest. I think we can handle some wiener jokes.
@gardiner well put, your observation is right on the mark my friend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qH1uo4UcPl4
It’s pretty tame. Honestly.
I dont have a ph problem, if i did i would seek a additive free alternative, like fresh air.
There’s a fish called a Slippery Dick.
great add, some people should get a life, tame add.
“If someone has their mind so much in the gutter ” I think that says it all. I some times work in the ED (Emerency Department) at a hospital, It took a while to get use to that term, I still prefer to call it the ER.
I thought the TLF ad was funny and eye-catching. Maybe people who are offended so easily isn’t the market segment TLF is targeting
These kinds of things do get boring and counterproductive pretty fast though…
This pretty tame/cute stuff for adults and it got attention, so ads were successful.
Efficiency does matter to me. I like the innovative design of Tunze 6105 allowing flow behind pump with large silent impeller. 3400 gph sustainable at 28 watts is excellent when compared to 3000 gph at 45 watts.
I agree with VacavilleFC3S, it’s too easy and shows very little imagination.
Tired.
I completely disagree with VacavilleFC3S but I am a big fan of the fc3s. I miss mine.
after being continuously bombarded by ads for Extenze on TV for the last year or so I hardly see how this kind of thing would surprise or offend anyone…seems rather tame in comparison to many ads that run on mainstream media on a daily basis.
I think a certain percentage of the population is bound to be offended by pretty much anything that extends beyond the confines of prudent ideology. If someone has inappropriate thoughts in response to this ad is it really the advertisers fault? Censor your mind, not the media…
This ad is hilarious. I don’t see how anyone could be offended by it. Its kind of nerdy, actually its REALLY nerdy, but its funny!
Get over it.
I’m not offended by it, just bored with it. This type of double entendre is just overused in every industry.