VW Polo: Spoof

Hehe, I love it.

I am sure I am just having a sense of humour failure but I don't even think you should have this on your site. IMO opinion it's in bad taste seeing as there are people over the world willing to give up their lives in this way for something they believe in. However misguided we think they are I judt don't find this amuzing, sorry.

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this ad is so not funny. why did they even make it. it should be taken off of the site immediately because people may not find it funny or entertaining in any way.

Please remove this ad. This ad is offensive and small minded. This couldn't have possibly been made to demonstrate creative filming.
You should have enough shame in you to understand the complexity, and seriousness that exists with people that they would give up the very essence of their being to make a point. Whether or not the rest of the world understands it or agrees with it is moot.
Please take off the ad.

Regardless of what religion you are, or what ethnicity, this ad is too casual about a topic that should not be treated so casually. I agree with those requesting it to be taken off this site. If the creators of the ad themselves have apologized for it, then why perpetuate the offense?

Are you guys protecting the suicide bomber?

Because I was willing to remove the ad if you felt bad about the ad becuse of the victims of past bombings, but I understand that you're actually have feelings for suicide bombers. It looks like you guys are understanding suicide bombers' motives and defending them. You sort of feel compassionate to them.

I'm sorry, but I can't really feel compassionate for a suicide bomber. Whatever his reasons are for doing such an act it's wrong. If I think of the worth thing in life that can happen to my country and my family and I would want to retaliate for it, I would still not kill innocent people. Killing yourself and innocents should be despised for every reason on earth.

The question for me is wheather it's morally acceptable to make fun of suicide bombers. If we consider them sane and acting in full understanding of their actions than I say we can make fun of them without feeling bad about it. But if they are considered insane we may not want to hurt them. I don't think they are insane (some of them may be), but they are brought up in an environment where becoming a suicide bomber is acceptable. Therefore they don't feel that this is wrong, because they have their reasons.

In a way when you say, you feel for suicide bombers, you are actually encouraging such behaviour. You're making it morally acceptable. Please don't do that. One day your innocent loved ones may fall victims to such a terror act and than you'll realize how wrong it is to support suicide bombers.

I want to make sure my comment is not misunderstood. The reasons behind suicide bombing such as oppression based on religion or ethnicity and other unjust situations in life are very wrong. I support to fight that situation in peaceful means. I will always stand for equal opportunities for people. It's not the motives that I despise, far from it.

I think the ad is pretty funny, the new polo is said to be small but tough, and then it could last a blast even from you guys here ;)
but I don't like suicide bombers at any point..

I think you need to see this movie in a bit ironic way..

Yeah, I agree, it's great!

Funny stuffs.

Peoples should stop being so damned constipated about things, it's an ad, it's humor, it isn't a political ad nor a message to the world other than the fact that the car is tough.

They would have made an elephant step on the car and you would have screamed animal abuse?

Oh please...

I think it was pretty funny :D

This is so great, we should sell these polo's to muslim countries. Oh, man. Long time ago since I had a laugh like that...

oops... sorry. This is a bad advertisement (ahum) It should be banished. Especially since I allready have seen it!

Thanx,

Claes

If the guy in the car was Japanese (kamikaze), or Irish (IRA) or Spanish (Basque), how would the Japanese or the Irish or the Spanish people or any one else from any other culture or community feel having their cultural dress code and traditions or religion give the message that they are terrorists?

The idea from a creative point of view is good but the labeling is very bad; for anyone, as equal as for the palestinian people, as it is obvious the subject is chosen as one of them. Lee and Dan could have given the message of a tough VW Polo in many different creative funny ways.

This Ad stirs a lot of negative feelings, for the ones who had someone close die in the same way and for the ones who are being labeled as a community of terrorists. This site is great source for ads and is not and should not be a political site.

Ivan, if you intend on keeping this Ad posted, you need to ad with the message you put under the picture that it is a bad example of labeling an entire people as terrorists, giving a negative incorrect message, and associates this with a selected famous brand which also gave a negative incorrect message about them, Lee and Dan put VW's reputation on the line, and that's not creative that's slander to the palestinian people and libel to VW.

As for everyone else, it is not funny, never was, and never will be. Pale, Tigerstrom, Mackie, Sammey and Klaas if you had someone die by a suicide bomber you wouldn't have written what wrote, and if any of you had that label on your people or community you wouldn't find it funny either.

Maybe the idea for Lee and Dan didn't have a political drive, but it has definitly won a political oscar. And world events make what is and what is not political.

Sorry for the long message, but some of you need to mature a bit.

Baba3bus

Creative Art Director
Company name withheld

I'm Palestinian myself, and most of us are labeled as 'terrorists', personally I think the ad is disgraceful and should be kept on the site but only to show bad examples of advertisement, the ad is racist, and is offensive for both the attacker, and the victim.

Some Palestinians kill themselves because they lost entire families, homes, and a lot of things because of the Israeli actions. And they did those suicide bombings because they have nothing to lose and want revenge.

Personally, I don't support the bombings, but when 20 Palestinians are killed for 1 Israeli, and we're labelled terrorists, I don't think it's fair, and I don't think that ignorant people should go and make ad's against people who kill themselves for their cause.

Please put a note that this ad is offensive and a bad example.

Thanks

This commercial is pretty funny... humorous in the entire meaning of the word. The creativity of the people who made it is very good.\
They were able to get the message across... and what is up with the folks that are talking about that this AD is not funny?
Have you guys lost your freaking minds? The bomber is trying to kill innocent people with it... how can you ever think that what he is doing is for a good cause? Your comments truly reflect that you are in favor of the bomber, which I dont agree with.

Who cares if this is "racist" or offensive to muslims and their religion of peace? The ad conveys the message that the car is tough. It IS a funny ad. And, like it or not, it does draw on reality, in that there are lots of unshaven fanatics with checkered scarves out there in the world trying to kill innocent people. What is so humorous is that the only person hurt is the twit who is trying to harm others. comedy always has a victim.

I agree with ryan.

This piece has a well constructed delivery the punch line is poignant. The subject matter is in direct opposition to some of those who might see it, this is risk taking. Not everyone is going to agree on everything every time. however one must be willing to cross the line, take the chance or no one will ever push the envelope. My mind is complex enough to evaluate and divide information. I can differentiate between real world events and fantasy designed to amuse.

Is it offensive?? Yes it is, ten percent of those who might see this exposé will be offended to the point of anger. they will tell how they feel each and every time their sensitivities have been stimulated.

Something I’ve learned over the years.. Your always going to have that 10% no matter where you are, what you’re doing or what the subject matter. there will always be that 10% who will disagree or find offence or just plain refuse to get along with others.

I understand that this was never meant to be seen outside the industry.
the idea is great, the execution is well done, and the humor is unmistakable. the delivery is excellent.

What a shame it would have been if Fear would have kept this creative hit from being born.
How many incredible ideas everyday find themselves in a trash can because of fear.

Don’t let the 10% run the world because they are always willing to speak up about how offended they are.

Thank-you Ivan You and I agree on a few subjects and we disagree on even more, but I have respect for your open mindedness and your resolve or conviction whichever your relying on.
Thanks for leaving me with the choice to see for myself and make my own personal decision about what I experience.. what I think about, and see. And for not letting the 10% dictate their will over the Majority.

While the subject matter is sensitive the piece is well done. Great Job.

later

that is a superb advert,why oh why wont all suicide bombers drive these cars if it was real,that way they would only blow there own twisted self up and not harm anybody else!!

bloody funny (no pun intended)

How come French and British always joke on each other, claiming who's better than who in war, celebrating at Trafalga square, where i believe thousands must have died a horrible death; = NOT PISS OFF ONE ANOTHER?

And when a bunch of Japs visit some temple, a huge outrage hapened in China?

INFERIORITY COMPLEX

When you're no better than as your opposing neighbour or an ideological opponent, you'll seize every chance to succumb him/her/it to a level underneath your shoes of anger.

People who got pissed off, are either suffering from inferiority complex, or are so depressed to have a joke in life.

Nonetheless, i support all sorts of creative ideas to be executed, viewed without any sort of political link.

For those that felt sooo pissed off about this, why not ask Ivan to bring out all advertisements with women in them since it will "pissed off" Muslims as well? Oh i forgot, Muslim guys are horny as well.

American and Israeli soldiers are just "terrorists" in uniforms! They are killing innocent people and children under the claimed slogan "war on terror" and "security" This is what you u guys defending the ad can't understand. This is very racist of you.
Advertising is not about making fun of people struggles. Shame on you.
I am not with killing innocent people. but i fully understand the feeling of a suicide bomber. go read and educate yourselves about their lives and the misery they are in, their families killed and tortured..

Sick-of-yoU !!!!

Can we all relax and take a step back? Its an ad on an ad website - if you want a debate, join a debating forum, or personally email the individuals that you want to continue this petty 'tit for tat' war of words with.I believe each individual should be allowed the option to see the ad for themsleves and THEN make up their own mind.Less of the anger....

wohoo, what an ad... i remember it, i laughed a bit, then said, this makes is so easy to hate them (those who make fun of other peoples suffering)! i dont think the hatred is any different though, it is just one more stupid ad (as in all ads are stupid no matter how many awards they win)

This ad is freaking hilarious.

(^ The above is an example of all that is required as a reply to this video. No political bullshit.)

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I like this one. it shouldn't be taken to deep. it's not about any nation - it's a stereotype + black humor, what hits the target - Polo is tough and thats the point. Hollywood crap is full of more harsh examples about discrimination of any kind. this is good and simple.

Funny.

Oh yeah, this is sooooooooo offensive!

Why would you make these kind of ad? You shouldn't be that nasty about the poooor poooor pooooor irakis! They haven't done anything wrong, did they? No, they just kill hundreds of innocent peoples (as does america, I agree) with themselves on the name of an unexisting Force upon, in place of trying to find moral solutions or even dialog! We should all follow them and make us explode because the milk delivery service is 5 minutes late!

Come on guys! This ad is maybe shocking, but how funny! And god it does respect the promess! That's what I call a good ad, cause there is some kind of truth behind it, and that's what makes people's reaction. The creators of this ad shouldn't be excusing for anything, it's the bombers that should see how narrow minded they are and be ashamed of themselves!

I think it's quite funny, like a MADtv skit. Ppl here need to lighten up. They did make it only to promote themselves, it's the kinda stuff ppl do for their personal portfolios all the time. No was can VW successfully sue them. Or half the advertising students in the world would be in jail or bankrupt.
(Nobody misread by comments to mean these dudes are students, k?)

i guess you can't blame some people for being sensitive to the topic.

but i think it's a great ad.

this doesn't mean i accept it in the world, people! this is an ad site. it's about good ideas. this is a good one.

hahahah,lol,very funny

This is racist, offensive and rude!

Real ugly discrimination!

It should be removed from this site.

PS. I’m not Palestinian.