MEADOWXI Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 There are days I despair at how pathetic the world is, It's an Orange flavoured drink FFS http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-37107478 Volvic limits use of 'Orange and Proud' slogan 1 hour ago From the sectionScotland Share Drinks company Volvic has dropped an advertising campaign with the slogan "Orange and Proud" in Scotland and across Ireland. The decision was made amid fears the orange-flavoured product would be associated with the Protestant religious order and offend Catholics. The high-profile posters will now be displayed only in England and Wales. Advertising experts welcomed the move but critics said it was a bizarre decision. The posters featuring a smiling model with ginger hair holding the bottle. It is emblazoned with the slogan "Orange and Proud". They will not be displayed in Scotland, Northern Ireland, or the Republic of Ireland. The move was confirmed by Danone, the French multi-national food company which owns Volvic. In a statement, the firm said: "We are aware of the sensitivities, which is why these posters will not appear in Ireland, Northern Ireland or Scotland. "This campaign was designed as a fun and positive brand statement for Volvic as part of our marketing campaign." 'Cannot win' Ian Twinn, director of public affairs at the ISBA, which represents British advertisers, said the advertising agency should have tested the campaign on the market to make sure it worked. "I think they have probably made the right decision given that they have gone for that creative idea and that was going to be the advert and then thought oops, it won't work in Ireland north or south or Scotland - they really could not win. "There are sensitivities here either way and you really cannot win." The Orange Order accused Danone of making a "ridiculous and inconsistent" decision. A Grand Lodge of Ireland Orange Order spokesman said: "The institution would challenge Danone to publicly explain the rationale of their advertising disparity within the UK, particularly given the fact Orange lodges also exist in England. "Such a position is ridiculous and inconsistent." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Moonster Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 So the Orange Order are annoyed by this? I'm fine with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 An embarrassing state of affairs to be in but I don't care in the slightest that this slogan or another oranges flavoured version of water won't reach Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trainspotter Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 It reminds me of the old joke about the Rangers fan lobbing a brick through the window of Fine Fare because he thought it was the HQ of an Irish political party. Some of you may need to get an older relative to explain that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dudu Dahan pal Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Orange juice is fucking rancid anyway. Black current all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boostin' Kev Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Completely understand why they're doing this when you consider how embarrassing the **** were with something as weakly linked as wrappers from loaves of bread. They'd be all over this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan Vojáček Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 "The institution would challenge Danone" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbornbairn Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 25 minutes ago, Hibeesbounce75 said: Orange juice is fucking rancid anyway. Black current all the way Shocking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 They should adopt 'Tangerine and Proud'.* * 1 point from 6 so far this league campaign. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DI Bruce Robertson Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Orange juice is fucking rancid anyway. Black current all the way Reported for non-racismSent from a dark, dank hellhole. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lofarl Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 There can be no surrender to thirst Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RawB93 Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 Was there not a subway that had to ditch their green signage in Larkhall? These people, man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zen Archer (Raconteur) Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 25 minutes ago, RawB93 said: Was there not a subway that had to ditch their green signage in Larkhall? These people, man... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaffenThinMint Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I can see why the Orange Order is concerned. Next they will be refusing to sell them pineapple cubes and cocktail sticks to go with their cheddar cheese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamthebam Posted August 17, 2016 Share Posted August 17, 2016 I take it that TIC Tacs and TIMe Outs aren't available at Ibrox? Terrible state of affairs really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only one David Marsh Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Some of the bluenose inbreeds also boycotted tesco when they released their own tablet and called it the 'hudl' then there's the old joke about no green traffic lights in Larkhall, it's all pretty sad really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlyerTon Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 On 8/17/2016 at 16:38, Hibeesbounce75 said: Orange juice is fucking rancid anyway. Black current all the way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
throbber Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 The old firm fans can clearly not be trusted to not behave like idiots - the Palestine nonsense at Parkhead and this are mirror images of one another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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