Paying VAT On Sex
by Anorak | 29th, July 2009
THIS advert showing a scantily-clad woman tied up with red and white tape with her arms bound to her body did not contravene decency guidelines, the advertising watchdog ruled today.
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) did not uphold a complaint that the advert was ‘offensive, sexist and degrading to women‘, adding that the image of being tied up in ‘red tape’ was intended to be a humorous representation of bureaucratic restrictions and although some people might find the ad distasteful, it was unlikely to cause widespread or serious offence to readers of Recruitment International.
Above all, the advert fails becsause it’s not clear what it’s for…
Posted: 29th, July 2009 | In: Money Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
