Aussie bullied online for criticising a racy advert – which side are YOU on?
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If you're looking to engage in a fiery debate to blow off some steam, there’s no better place to go than the internet – where every move you make and every opinion you share is bound to send someone raging.
One woman from Darwin has become the apparent target of the week after slamming a suggestive ad displayed at a shopping mall in the Northern Territory.
She shared a video on Facebook, shaming Bras N Things for using ‘erotic’ images to sell their products.
‘You should be ashamed of yourself, Bras and Things!’ she can be heard saying in the video.
‘Children are watching this. They can walk past and see this filth.’
The woman slammed the lingerie store for their ads. Source: news.com.au
The video then flashes the digital advertisement, switching between images of women wearing different types of underwear. The local woman argued that the ads were exposing children to ‘sexualised images’.
‘Might as well have strippers on the billboard. What really is the difference in this ad?’ she wrote.
The woman then suggested that ads should only be visible from inside the store.
‘My main concern is children easily being able to see these sexualised erotic images.’ continued.
‘We, as a society, must protect children and not normalise and promote any pornography, sexual, or erotic images.’
She added feeling ‘disgusted’ that the shopping centre allowed such advertising all the while claiming to be a ‘family-friendly’ venue.
She was concerned that the ads were exposing kids to pornography. Source: news.com.au
A spokeswoman for Gateway Shopping Centre responded to the complaint, saying that the ad ‘was undertaken by the store for the store’.
‘We take our duty of care very seriously.’ the spokeswoman stated.
‘If we did receive a complaint, our first action would be to contact the retailer.’
The woman’s Facebook video captured the attention of hundreds after it was shared on a local Facebook page and the notorious ‘Darwin – Have a Whinge’ page.
While a few did sympathise with the woman’s concerns, many were quick to deem her as a ‘Karen’.
‘Goodness, another “Karen”. Have you been to the swimming pools or the beach? Get over yourself!’ one person sneered.
‘Imagine being this upset by a bum.’ another local chimed.
‘A bra and knickers shop advertising knickers… Outrageous!’ a third cheekily wrote.
Despite being told to ‘calm down’ and ‘get a life’, the woman remains unbothered by the brutal comments.
‘I’ve developed a thick skin.’ she said.
‘They don’t phase me. I know many people would agree with me but refuse to engage online for their own reasons. I’m proud of my morals and values.’
The activist group criticised a shopping centre in Perth. Source: news.com.au
This isn’t the first time a lingerie store was involved in controversy. Previously, a Perth shopping centre faced massive backlash for hosting a children’s activity near the lingerie store Honey Birdette.
Activist group Collective Shout pointed out that the children who attended were exposed to sexualised and bondage-themed advertising.
‘How many kids will have to walk past these pornified and degrading representations of women to attend their school holiday activity?’ the group asked.
‘We’ve censored this image for you, but Honey Birdette is showing kids the uncensored version, featuring women’s exposed genitals – and Lakeside Joondalup is allowing it.’
Responding to the complaints, the shopping centre clarified that the activity was hosted by an independent client in a space about 50-metres away from the lingerie store. They added that the children would have been able to access the area without having to pass the Honey Birdette store.
What are your thoughts on this story? Do you agree with the Darwin woman or was she overreacting? Let us know in the comments!
One woman from Darwin has become the apparent target of the week after slamming a suggestive ad displayed at a shopping mall in the Northern Territory.
She shared a video on Facebook, shaming Bras N Things for using ‘erotic’ images to sell their products.
‘You should be ashamed of yourself, Bras and Things!’ she can be heard saying in the video.
‘Children are watching this. They can walk past and see this filth.’
The woman slammed the lingerie store for their ads. Source: news.com.au
The video then flashes the digital advertisement, switching between images of women wearing different types of underwear. The local woman argued that the ads were exposing children to ‘sexualised images’.
‘Might as well have strippers on the billboard. What really is the difference in this ad?’ she wrote.
The woman then suggested that ads should only be visible from inside the store.
‘My main concern is children easily being able to see these sexualised erotic images.’ continued.
‘We, as a society, must protect children and not normalise and promote any pornography, sexual, or erotic images.’
She added feeling ‘disgusted’ that the shopping centre allowed such advertising all the while claiming to be a ‘family-friendly’ venue.
She was concerned that the ads were exposing kids to pornography. Source: news.com.au
A spokeswoman for Gateway Shopping Centre responded to the complaint, saying that the ad ‘was undertaken by the store for the store’.
‘We take our duty of care very seriously.’ the spokeswoman stated.
‘If we did receive a complaint, our first action would be to contact the retailer.’
The woman’s Facebook video captured the attention of hundreds after it was shared on a local Facebook page and the notorious ‘Darwin – Have a Whinge’ page.
While a few did sympathise with the woman’s concerns, many were quick to deem her as a ‘Karen’.
‘Goodness, another “Karen”. Have you been to the swimming pools or the beach? Get over yourself!’ one person sneered.
‘Imagine being this upset by a bum.’ another local chimed.
‘A bra and knickers shop advertising knickers… Outrageous!’ a third cheekily wrote.
Despite being told to ‘calm down’ and ‘get a life’, the woman remains unbothered by the brutal comments.
‘I’ve developed a thick skin.’ she said.
‘They don’t phase me. I know many people would agree with me but refuse to engage online for their own reasons. I’m proud of my morals and values.’
The activist group criticised a shopping centre in Perth. Source: news.com.au
This isn’t the first time a lingerie store was involved in controversy. Previously, a Perth shopping centre faced massive backlash for hosting a children’s activity near the lingerie store Honey Birdette.
Activist group Collective Shout pointed out that the children who attended were exposed to sexualised and bondage-themed advertising.
‘How many kids will have to walk past these pornified and degrading representations of women to attend their school holiday activity?’ the group asked.
‘We’ve censored this image for you, but Honey Birdette is showing kids the uncensored version, featuring women’s exposed genitals – and Lakeside Joondalup is allowing it.’
Responding to the complaints, the shopping centre clarified that the activity was hosted by an independent client in a space about 50-metres away from the lingerie store. They added that the children would have been able to access the area without having to pass the Honey Birdette store.
What are your thoughts on this story? Do you agree with the Darwin woman or was she overreacting? Let us know in the comments!
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