Banned XBox 360 advert... dunno why

Post by **Eraser** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:04 pm

It's a pretty funny advert in fact

http://www.linkshard.com/Link.asp?ID=756

Post by **DiscoDave** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:09 pm

Funny add. Probably banned so that they can spread the word of taking the power supply off the ground and suspended it in the air with some string to prevent their console from crashing

Post by **Eraser** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:13 pm

DiscoDave wrote:Funny add. Probably banned so that they can spread the word of taking the power supply off the ground and suspended it in the air with some string to prevent their console from crashing

But it's a brilliant ad. Much funnier than those bollocks nintendo ads

Post by **Canis** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:23 pm

Good ad!

Post by **neh** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:28 pm

lol - chat frag in the cab!

Post by **o'dium** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:35 pm

Funneh :icon14:

I fail to see why it was banned, its not like it was gory or anything?

Post by **DooMer** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:36 pm

I'm glad that camper in the orange jump suit got his.

Post by **andyman** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:38 pm

o'dium wrote:Funneh :icon14:

I fail to see why it was banned, its not like it was gory or anything?

Jack Thompson would have a FIT.

Post by **Kills On Site** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:40 pm

Awesme ad. That song reminds me of the movie Tucker, which I've seen a few times in school.

Post by **o'dium** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:40 pm

andyman wrote:
o'dium wrote:Funneh :icon14:

I fail to see why it was banned, its not like it was gory or anything?
Jack Thompson would have a FIT.

That reminds me...

*gets a hot warm drink*

Post by **rgoer** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:42 pm

"banned" because it sounds cooler and internet buzz builds faster that way

Post by **andyman** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:43 pm

Did you see the lag on that shit? no one would buy an xbox if they knew there was that much lag.

Post by **neh** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:49 pm

rgoer wrote:"banned" because it sounds cooler and internet buzz builds faster that way

viral marketing .... ++

Post by **Eraser** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 10:55 pm

neh wrote:
rgoer wrote:"banned" because it sounds cooler and internet buzz builds faster that way
viral marketing .... ++

yer, MS are masters at it

Post by **Jackal** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:06 pm

Do you people seriously not understand why it was banned? Not to say that the reason isn't stupid but if you don't get it then you're fairly dense.

Post by **Canis** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:13 pm

Jackal wrote:Do you people seriously not understand why it was banned? Not to say that the reason isn't stupid but if you don't get it then you're fairly dense.

I think its obvious to an extent. Its got folks walking up to each other and pulling a "weapon" of sorts out to blast each other away. Sure its funny to gamers, but many folks will be concerned about it, especially in this day and age with "terrorism" and other fears floating about.

Post by **Mr.Magnetichead** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:35 pm

Wow it's not like I havnt sen THAT before in another advert or in Spaced. :icon22:

Post by **rgoer** » Tue Nov 29, 2005 11:48 pm

you guys do realize that there is a difference between "banned" and "we decided not to air this ad, but release it on the internet instead", right?

Post by **GONNAFISTYA** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:02 am

rgoer wrote:you guys do realize that there is a difference between "banned" and "we decided not to air this ad, but release it on the internet instead", right?

What would you know? You're drunk all the time.

btw boozer

Post by **Chupacabra** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:41 am

Jackal wrote:Do you people seriously not understand why it was banned? Not to say that the reason isn't stupid but if you don't get it then you're fairly dense.

agreed

Post by **mjrpes** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 12:55 am

Jackal wrote:Do you people seriously not understand why it was banned? Not to say that the reason isn't stupid but if you don't get it then you're fairly dense.

I seriously do not understand why it was banned. Explain away.

Post by **eepberries** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:03 am

Canis wrote:
Jackal wrote:Do you people seriously not understand why it was banned? Not to say that the reason isn't stupid but if you don't get it then you're fairly dense.
I think its obvious to an extent. Its got folks walking up to each other and pulling a "weapon" of sorts out to blast each other away. Sure its funny to gamers, but many folks will be concerned about it, especially in this day and age with "terrorism" and other fears floating about.

The thing is though that it's no different than games that kids play like Cops and Robbers. So, it's not like anybody would see anything new

Post by **ForM** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:10 am

I see a refrence to a flick called Resivour Dogs.

Think that was the flick.

Post by **R00k** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 1:14 am

eepberries wrote:The thing is though that it's no different than games that kids play like Cops and Robbers. So, it's not like anybody would see anything new

Yea, looks like a bunch of adults playing kids' games. The commercial itself even plays down how seriously video games should be taken, although a lot of tv-watchers probably wouldn't get that part.

The only reason I would think it could be 'banned' is the massive phobia companies face at the prospect of offending someone's sensitivities, which is the same reason every thing on television is the same.

Post by **hax103** » Wed Nov 30, 2005 2:05 am

DiscoDave wrote:Funny add. Probably banned so that they can spread the word of taking the power supply off the ground and suspended it in the air with some string to prevent their console from crashing

I checked up on it. The ad in the link was actually NOT banned. The xbox marketing guys just decided that it would be better to release it on the Internet.