Politics Forces SCEA to Change PS3 Slim Advert
Or political correctness gone bonkers? Or capitalism gone sensible.
So, we reported on the funny US PS3 TV adverts that effectively mocked us upside our faces. Then we reported the fact that the Nigerian government became angry that it got mocked upside its face because of the same SCEA advert for PS3 Slim.
Now, we're reporting that Sony in America has changed the offending wording from:
"Bernie, You can't believe everything you read on the Internet otherwise I'd be a Nigerian millionaire by now."
to:
"Bernie, you can't believe everything you read on the Internet. That's how World War I got started."
Still, Nigeria is one of the biggest economic powers in that part of the world. We'd be interested to have seen what happened if say, Eritrea had complained. New ad below.
Now, we're reporting that Sony in America has changed the offending wording from:
"Bernie, You can't believe everything you read on the Internet otherwise I'd be a Nigerian millionaire by now."
to:
"Bernie, you can't believe everything you read on the Internet. That's how World War I got started."
Still, Nigeria is one of the biggest economic powers in that part of the world. We'd be interested to have seen what happened if say, Eritrea had complained. New ad below.
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PS3 Slim 10 Sep 2009 10:25
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[10 Sep 2009, 13:24: Message edited by 'TimSpong'] Oh for goodness' sake. Go away.
[10 Sep 2009, 13:24: Message edited by 'TimSpong'] Oh for goodness' sake. Go away.
Joji 10 Sep 2009 14:31
2/2
Don't you know? Its illegal to cause offense to anyone in the 21st century. Face and money must be saved at all costs. Sticking to your guns?? WTF is that?
If it were me, I'd just apologise and leave the ad alone, as its meant in jest and not to offend.
Damn, grow some testis, games industry.
If it were me, I'd just apologise and leave the ad alone, as its meant in jest and not to offend.
Damn, grow some testis, games industry.