by Mike on July 28, 2008
Nike pulls ads. Statement from ESPN:
“Nike is strongly opposed to discrimination of any kind and has a long history of supporting athletes regardless of their sexual orientation. The advertisement in question is based purely upon a common insight from within the game of basketball — the athletic feat of dunking on the opposition, and is not intended to be offensive. However, after listening to concerns expressed around specific executions, we have decided to drop them from the campaign to underline our ongoing commitment to supporting diversity in sport and the workplace.
Nike has a strong record of support for diversity and is proud to have been honored with a 100 percent score over several consecutive years in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s Corporate Equality Index.” [source]
Finally. [my source was towleroad]
Also, my blog received it first hate comment today. Does that mean I’m doing something right? If someone took the time to actually comment, lol.
I approved the comment. LOL. It makes me smile.
by Mike on July 22, 2008
Are these Nike ads homophobic?
Let me know what you think.
In my opinion, yes, they are. They perpetuate the idea of male closeness as being something bad. Yes, I get that even if the athletes were gay, having sweaty balls slapped on your forehead wouldn’t be the most pleasant thing. However, the designer is exploiting the fact that many straight men in the sports world find it gross to even touch another man.
It may not be blatant homophobia, such as the Snickers ads. here & here. The second is pretty much gay-bashing.
The Nike ads are subtle jabs.
Freedom of speech is freedom of speech, and there isn’t much we can do about that. However, no more Nikes for me. Oh, wait… I’ve never purchased Nikes in my life. Crisis averted.
Blog Links regarding Nike ads: The Gay Recluse, Towle Road.
On another note, Here are some bullet links that aren’t related.
+ Comic about McCain.
+ Janet Jackson Boob has been Freed.
- 14% of LBGT will vote for McCain. What the FUCK!?
+ My new desktop at work. I might actually make my own like this. It’s a great idea.
+ Backyard Torch. WANT.
+ Pretty Fire Extinguisher. WANT.
- Just say NO to another Stimulus Check.
