Comments on: The Controversial, Radical, Politically Incorrect, Horrible, Awful, Banned Superbowl Ad That Wasn’t

By: perdita

perdita — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 22:07:51 +0000

NY Times on it:

Fox Sports refused the ad because, according to a statement, “Fox Broadcasting Company does not accept advertising from religious organizations for the purpose of advancing particular beliefs or practices.”

I don’t watch TV, and I don’t think I’ve seen a commercial this century, but don’t the Mormons advertise heavily? Or were those commercials on local stations rather than network?

Though, if Fox wants to reject ads that promote Wicca, Scientology, Rastafari and Islam, then it’s probably good practice to reject Christian ads too.

By: perdita

perdita — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 21:54:57 +0000

Fox rejected it? I thought conservative Christians were their base. A football fan has never seen John 3:16? I’m not sure what’s more surprising.

By: Garrett

Garrett — Mon, 14 Feb 2011 18:53:01 +0000

I don’t have an issue with the ads being aired.

Focus on the Family is, however, pretty much a fount of misogyny and homophobia. Good that we can agree on something, Steve!