Jelly2003 Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 "So where the bloody hell are you?" That's the new slogan for a range of tourism advertisements to try and get people from overseas to visit Australia. The advertising campaign cost A$360 million (approx US$266m) which I think is a complete waste of money because I think it will offend people. I've found through experience chatting online and in person to non Australians, I have found that many things I say are interpreted differently. It's easy to offend people by saying something that I find perfectly acceptable. I think this is a classic example of where an Australian would find it somewhat humorous, as would many non Australians, but many people from overseas will take offence to it. So, what's your opinion? Would a slogan like that offend you? Do you think it would offend others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.M.K Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 I don't find it offensive. The word bloody is something I use alot and hear alot. You really need to find out from people that don't live in Australia to see if the word bloody offends them. I watched the new Harry Potter movie last night and the worl bloody was used 5-6 times. And thats a family movie...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lunamonkey Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Can't vote. you need a null vote in each poll. :/ I don't find it offensve (or exactly appealing either) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BreakingBenjamin Posted February 23, 2006 Share Posted February 23, 2006 Well I don't think it's gonna offense anyone, but that's not a professional slogan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurë Veteran Posted February 24, 2006 Veteran Share Posted February 24, 2006 I'm not offended by it, but I think alot of British people might be (especially the older fuddy duddies). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Dick Montage Subscriber² Posted February 24, 2006 Subscriber² Share Posted February 24, 2006 "Bloody" in Australia is such a throw-away comment. In the UK we often use it to replace a more vulgar word. I can see it not sitting well with some people, but I'd hardly call it offensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daninku Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I don't find it offensive, my uncle uses it alot cause he lives in Australia. Anyways, I don't think it's suitable for such a slogan!! I can't vote, I get an error :huh: If I could ... "I don't find it offensive, I think others might" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopyaedoff Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 I don't find it offensive - even though i'm british. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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