Sexist advertisement - Page 2

shillelagh · 21-02-2007, 18:43

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Originally Posted by garinda

Yes but being classed as 'disabled', as well as not being exclusively heterosexual, gives me two bonus point.

Oh and being pretty, that's three.

Who said you were pretty - the blind man?

lindsay ormerod · 21-02-2007, 18:53

I don't find it offensive or sexist either,and the Sheila's Wheel's ad is very popular at Ormerod Towers,the child knows the song off by heart!

katex · 21-02-2007, 19:03

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Originally Posted by SamF

Of course it happens, but that isn't really the point, the point I was making was if the roles were reversed there would be a much stronger opposition to the advert.

Thing is with insurance SamF is that they are not sexist/racist at all .. all about statistics/risk factor, and value for money. It is a proven fact that women have less larger accidents (have smaller ones 'cause they carry children more and distracted). Competition is rife, so less risk in offering smaller premiums to women. Just like if you live in Manchester as against Oswaldtwistle,less risk of car crime; if it could be assessed that coloured people have more/less, then this would be a factor too ... etc. Same as higher premiums for people under 21.
Just business.

Don't know whether you are married or not, but should be pleased that your spouse should be offered lower premium ..

Eeew hek, re last sentence, just notice you only 16. LOL

SamF · 21-02-2007, 20:38

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Originally Posted by katex

Thing is with insurance SamF is that they are not sexist/racist at all .. all about statistics/risk factor, and value for money. It is a proven fact that women have less larger accidents (have smaller ones 'cause they carry children more and distracted). Competition is rife, so less risk in offering smaller premiums to women. Just like if you live in Manchester as against Oswaldtwistle,less risk of car crime; if it could be assessed that coloured people have more/less, then this would be a factor too ... etc. Same as higher premiums for people under 21.
Just business.

Don't know whether you are married or not, but should be pleased that your spouse should be offered lower premium ..

Eeew hek, re last sentence, just notice you only 16. LOL

Hehe I didn't mention insurance either

No worries though

katex · 21-02-2007, 20:49

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Originally Posted by SamF

Hehe I didn't mention insurance either

No worries though

Yes, I know apologies, the thread sort of digressed, didn't it.

Re: the sexist adveritsement anyway ... just fun ... luv it.

Actually, think I entered this on the wrong thread ... Shucks..

shiny gem · 25-02-2007, 13:30

hmm staring at a blokes bum......or a womans cleavage....hmm amazing that the blokes get to wear more clothes when being ogled! most of the adverts with women are with them in just their underwear, or an outfit so small that your gran would make that tutting noise like a gas stove being lit.

Margaret Pilkington · 25-02-2007, 13:56

Funny, I haven't noticed this ad...but then I don't really find men's bums worth a comment...sad old bag that I am!

shiny gem · 25-02-2007, 13:58

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Originally Posted by Margaret Pilkington

Funny, I haven't noticed this ad...but then I don't really find men's bums worth a comment...sad old bag that I am!

i havent seen it either...but thats probably because i spend more time looking at my boyfriends bum than i do at the tv....and if you saw his bum you'd know why! tee hee