GrahamC Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Just noticed this on TV1 at 17:54 ... shows a small fish bowl, no filtration, and a comet Perhaps someone should let them know? That comet ain't getting fresh oxygen in that bowl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Broadcasting Complaints Authority! Dob em in! :spop: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueether Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Cant think of the ad off hand, but there was another that I have seen recently with a goldfish bowl & comet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myfishybuisness Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I know the add it's when they are all on a lean right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livingart Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Just noticed this on TV1 at 17:54 ... shows a small fish bowl, no filtration, and a comet Perhaps someone should let them know? That comet ain't getting fresh oxygen in that bowl! you could let them know how you feel yourself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 18, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 The advert is promoting Symbicort which is an inhaled steroid for asthma, so that the user is able to get a breath of fresh air. Sadly the advertising company is poorly informed by using a pond fish in a fish bowl, and perpetuating the myth that a fish bowl is an appropriate environment for the fish. I offered this observation to see if I were being a little too politically correct. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 quite disgusted to see mitre 10 selling fish bowls Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Mind you I haven't seen the commercial, but I do use Symbicort for my asthma and see absolutely no connection between any fish in a bowl and this medication other than the poor fish can't breathe properly either, but Symbicort won't help the fish. Dumb...dumb...dumb. I hope it's a major photoshop thingy! Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 What about Elmo on Sesame street?!!! I know its American, but its supposed to be an educational show and they put all kinds off stuff in that fish bowl depending on the shows theme for the particular episode. Sometimes there is multiple fish in the bowl. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 What about Elmo on Sesame street?!!! I know its American, but its supposed to be an educational show and they put all kinds off stuff in that fish bowl depending on the shows theme for the particular episode. Sometimes there is multiple fish in the bowl. Or Oscar! Surely that trash can is near nowhere large enough for him to live in! It's totally unsuitable for any animal his size. Slimey the worm would be happy enough in it, but he's FAR smaller. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopper Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 hehehe i meant what about the real goldfish elmo keeps it features prominently in every episode. I myself am surprised about Oscars living conditions, they haven't improved since the show began!He is clearly the poorest guy on the street and the others ridicule him for it referring to him as a grouch! His so called friends dont care as they offer no support to help him out and Sesame streets Work and Income office must just be terrible to allow someone to live in such conditions. I thought the show was supposed to be fun for kids , not promote discrimination or creating stereotypes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 I suspect I am work when Sesame Street is showing ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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