Most Horrendous and Tasteless Running Shoe Ad... EVER!
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way to overreact. LOL it amazes me that this could upset anyone to any real degree.
But you don't understand. It is THE most horrendous and Tasteless Running Shoe Ad... EVER!0 -
if a dog that size don't wanna run, it won't be running. But I'm talking about real life which clearly has no room in the made up world in which you see the poster man abusing that dog.
YUP. THIS.0 -
way to overreact. LOL it amazes me that this could upset anyone to any real degree.
But you don't understand. It is THE most horrendous and Tasteless Running Shoe Ad... EVER!
omg im so sorry. i thought it was an ad for animal faith healers. but its for shoes??? horrendous.0 -
Jesus... People will find just about any reason to *****. It's not like it says "Buy our shoes, or we will kill your dog."0
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Oh, and
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Jesus... People will find just about any reason to *****. It's not like it says "Buy our shoes, or we will kill your dog."
No wonder you're a Sad Faerie...0 -
I have a pretty dark sense of humor and I don't think it's funny at all. I'm not offended...I just don't think it's funny. It's not even clever. It's just dumb.0
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Although tacky, the ad makes a good point: Don't harm your pets in the quest for your own fitness. A lot of people don't realize that their pets will lay down their lives to stay with their owners. Don't accidentally kill your dog because you are getting a good workout.0
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I have a pretty dark sense of humor and I don't think it's funny at all. I'm not offended...I just don't think it's funny. It's not even clever. It's just dumb.
it may not be funny but if it leads to lots of people viewing it its definitely clever.0 -
Oh stop it, it's meant to be funny, I love dogs as much as anyone else but we need to lighten up as a society. Smile from time to time it's meant to be funny and clever and promote a running shoe. Plus I'm pretty sure it's not a real dog
I mean seriously. The ad isn't saying run your dog to death. The ad is saying that you can run longer with these shoes.. Longer than an animal.
There are worse things going on then to be getting so upset about an ad.0 -
They have a link at the bottom of the ad for how to do dog CPR. I don't really have a problem with the ad.0
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Oh good grief. I am certainly not overreacting or upset. I simply think it is very tasteless and showed a lack of common sense and knowledge of public opinion. I have a degree in marketing and I am surprised at the ignorance of the people who made this ad, because they should have foreseen that it would upset a lot of people. If some other people think its funny and will buy the shoes based on this ad, that's fine too. I will give the company kudos for adding a link to animal CPR, because exhaustion is a danger. Have a great day everyone. :flowerforyou:0
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It is quite clever and it sure gets the attention, but it's far too morbid. Maybe not the best choice for an ad. :huh: I do appreciate the fine print: "Ranger is only playing dead..." That part was a little amusing. But seriously, long runs can kill some breeds that aren't designed for endurance work. I'd suggest consulting your vet before running with your dog. I know my pup can't handle it.0
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They pulled the ad and are working on publishing an article on how to safely train with your dog. https://www.facebook.com/PearlIzumiRunning0
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Really people?
Its not like the animal shown is being abused...its a joke showing that if you get those shoes, you'll run so good your dog won't be able to keep up. Chill out and get a sense of humor.
What has society come to?0 -
Jesus... People will find just about any reason to *****. It's not like it says "Buy our shoes, or we will kill your dog."
No wonder you're a Sad Faerie...0 -
Oh stop it, it's meant to be funny, I love dogs as much as anyone else but we need to lighten up as a society. Smile from time to time it's meant to be funny and clever and promote a running shoe. Plus I'm pretty sure it's not a real dog
I mean seriously. The ad isn't saying run your dog to death. The ad is saying that you can run longer with these shoes.. Longer than an animal.
There are worse things going on then to be getting so upset about an ad.
Humans can run longer than any other mammal. Before projectiles were invented (bows and arrows) people ran their prey to death. The reason why we don't die (albeit with proper preparation) doing things like the Ironman or Ultramarathons is because our ancestors had to be able to out run our prey or starve.0 -
I think somebody needs to know what is REAL and what is PRETEND. It is a photo. It is not real.
Or get busy. You have many more to complain about.
Here is on where a person dies from being in a hot car. That is so wrong
http://youtu.be/kr4gq5Ylodg0 -
Whenever I see an ad this clearly misguided, I wonder how multiple people looked at it and went "MY GOD, THIS IS GENIUS." Though clearly it's doing what it was intended to do.0
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I have five dogs that I love and I think I will now buy a pair of those shoes, the ad is just great.
Isn't it a shame the ad didn't show a politically correct person being given the kiss of sense of humour.............. but then no one would believe that!0 -
Jesus... People will find just about any reason to *****. It's not like it says "Buy our shoes, or we will kill your dog."
I thought the same thing, too.0 -
Humans can run longer than any other mammal. Before projectiles were invented (bows and arrows) people ran their prey to death. The reason why we don't die (albeit with proper preparation) doing things like the Ironman or Ultramarathons is because our ancestors had to be able to out run our prey or starve.
Bingo0 -
Oh for the love of Pete~!!! I see little innocent children being told to "shut the F---K up" in public, on a daily basis, In my line of work I have witnessed 12 year olds pregnant by their Father, kept in the basement, a dog pen in the backyard, starved, beaten, burned with cigarettes,..Christ, some people are so stupid they do this stuff to these poor kids then paste it all over FaceBook, and Twitter!!! STOP THE INSANITY!!! This AD is showing concern, care, and compassion for the dog. We should do so much for out children!
I have a Shih-tzu, he is cleaner than most kids, sleeps with me, eats healthier than a large percentage of the population! Am I a dog lover? Hell yes!!!!
The only downside to this AD is it should have portrayed the man running to help another person....Oh I don't know, like maybe a child in distress.....0 -
...Humans can run longer than any other mammal. Before projectiles were invented (bows and arrows) people ran their prey to death. The reason why we don't die (albeit with proper preparation) doing things like the Ironman or Ultramarathons is because our ancestors had to be able to out run our prey or starve.
QFT. We aren't as fast as many other mammals, but we aren't built for speed, but rather for endurance. We're built to outlast the sprinters and catch up to them after they've worn themselves out. :drinker:0 -
...Humans can run longer than any other mammal. Before projectiles were invented (bows and arrows) people ran their prey to death. The reason why we don't die (albeit with proper preparation) doing things like the Ironman or Ultramarathons is because our ancestors had to be able to out run our prey or starve.
QFT. We aren't as fast as many other mammals, but we aren't built for speed, but rather for endurance. We're built to outlast the sprinters and catch up to them after they've worn themselves out. :drinker:
I was saying that to Usain Bolt only a couple of years ago, but I still haven't caught up....................... :laugh:0 -
Hilarious!! And having a dog shouldn't mean you have no sense of humor. Lighten up everyone.0
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maybe it's just because i don't run.....and i don't have a dog - - but i just think it's a weird ad - - like i don't "get it", i guess.0
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I have two dogs. I don't take them with me when I'm running, cause they would probably drop dead trying to keep my pace.
And how on earth is that ad "promoting animal cruelty"? Did you even read the small print, where they provide a link to dog CPR? I think altogether that ad is pretty awesome, if you run with the dog -- learn dog CPR, in case your dog got hurt. Or cry online how sensitive you are. Your call.
Like a dog lover and a decent human being, I would run and help the man anyway possible. Not judge the guy helping his dog by giving him CPR...
Hell yeah I am going to buy their shoes. This PC bull shyt has gone so far to the left it is sad. As far as pulling the advertisement, they pulled it because of people like you and others that brain f uck everything.0 -
I'm not really unhumorous or being 'politically correct' as I find alot of things people find offensive quite funny. But this actually upsets me...0
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I find it very odd. I'm a huge animal lover and I guess I just think it's tacky.0
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