Rooney poster

[la gran siete]

I put this in here because its more than just about football. For me it ranks as being in the worst possible taste rivalling anything Benneton released. Its howas rooeny as nothing morer than a thug with a red cross resembling blood , with what look like two fangs with a mean, vicious and aggressive expression on his face. What kind of statement does that make about our flag and our people?

http://commercial-archive.com/131301.php
Nope I shant be buying a St Georges cross. Not now!

[Alan_W]

Originally Posted by la gran siete

What kind of statement does that make about our flag and our people?

And your point is?

[metropolis]

whats the problem? he is a young boy who wants to look like a sith.

[johnscarlet]

Looks like he is celebrating to me . Shady was looking forethis yesterday ,for a wallpaper on his PC .
Some people will find offence in anything ( thats a reference to the people in the article , just to make myself clear )

John

[Pat_C]

I agree that it isn't very tasteful, but I doubt that was part of the brief given by Nike to their advertising agency. As an advert I suspect it will be very successful.

[Miyazaki]

I like it TBH.

[John 1987]

I also quite liked it, I thought it demonstrated great passion and made for a powerful image.

[sbowler]

Well its certainly getting the publicity, just what Nike paid for. Its certainly stirred a few people up, but isnt that what advertising agencys do?

[Abbeygoo]

I think it's a superb advert for the passion and celebration we all hope to see in the coming weeks. Rooney's face is one of wild celebration with his body resembling the English national flag.

Those groups and individuals that find this offensive are the ones who like to look for such things. The cross of st george is clearly depicted as is Rooney's obvious passion for the World Cup.

Comparing this to the crusades (?) and the crucifixion, for me, is finding fault and taking offense when none is intended.

Cue the PC brigade ......

[metropolis]

Originally Posted by Abbeygoo

I think it's a superb advert for the passion and celebration we all hope to see in the coming weeks. Rooney's face is one of wild celebration with his body resembling the English national flag.

Those groups and individuals that find this offensive are the ones who like to look for such things. The cross of st george is clearly depicted as is Rooney's obvious passion for the World Cup.

Comparing this to the crusades (?) and the crucifixion, for me, is finding fault and taking offense when none is intended.

Cue the PC brigade ......

spot on

I think he could do with a few sunbed sessions..

[Mr_Wistles]

Originally Posted by Abbeygoo

I think it's a superb advert for the passion and celebration we all hope to see in the coming weeks. Rooney's face is one of wild celebration with his body resembling the English national flag.

Those groups and individuals that find this offensive are the ones who like to look for such things. The cross of st george is clearly depicted as is Rooney's obvious passion for the World Cup.

Comparing this to the crusades (?) and the crucifixion, for me, is finding fault and taking offense when none is intended.

Cue the PC brigade ......

Well said!!! (god, I have agreed with a Manc )

[metropolis]

Originally Posted by Russell_Piper

(god, I have agreed with a Manc )

me too. i feel dirty

[Johnny Thunder]

He is an Englishman, showing his pride. I am too, by flying a couple of flags.

[Singh400]

I think that poster is ****ing great. Kudos to whoever thought of it.