morris1234 Posted 15 April 2008 Posted 15 April 2008 not sure if was posted as few weeks old but somebody told me about this but i forgot until the add was on earlier. http://www.irishnews.com/break.asp?tbrk=br...;storyid=355081 BUSINESS: Walkers pull crisp ad after complaints about bus crash sceneview list 28/03/08 A UK crisps manufacturer today withdrew a TV advert which shows the top of a bus being sliced off, following dozens of complaints from viewers. Walkers said it now plans to cut the offending scene from the ad, with the new version airing from tomorrow. Among those who complained was the survivor of a Glasgow bus crash in which two adults and three children died. The advert shows former footballer Gary Lineker driving a bus while eating crisps. He is so busy munching the snack that he fails to notice a low bridge sign and crashes into it. The top of the bus is sliced off with a loud crash. Louise Penman spent two weeks in hospital after a double-decker carrying Girl Guides from the Drumchapel area of the city crashed into a railway bridge in 1994. The 24-year-old was shocked by the advert. She told the Evening Times newspaper in the UK: “It has been a horrific couple of weeks. We feel more for people who lost family – we are still here. I do not see how they can justify an advert like that for a bag of crisps. “It’s so graphic and horrific. I can’t believe they think it is fine because it was such a tragic time for us.” She spent three days in intensive care and needed 58 stitches in her head following the accident. The newspaper reported that the young woman’s mother, Janice Gallie, has also sent an email of complaint. The ASA said it was in the process of deciding whether there were grounds for an investigation. Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council wrote to Walkers to voice his concerns about the advert. In his letter, he wrote: “Many people who live in my ward have been deeply upset by your advert as it has brought back very painful memories. “It also trivialises for them what was a horrendous and devastating accident.” Walkers apologised for any offence caused and said it has decided to cut the controversial scene from the advert. The ad was withdrawn from terrestrial channels today and Walkers has also asked satellite channels to pull it. Richard Evans, chief executive of Walkers, said: “Some viewers called our consumer care line telling us the last scene in the latest Walkers advert upset them. “We’ve listened and decided to edit the current advert to remove this scene. “The new version of the ad will air from Saturday. “It was never our intention to offend anyone and we’re very sorry that some viewers found it upsetting.” personally i think its shocking and tedious, i broke my arm playing football last year it doesnt mean i dont touch a football or go on grass because of it, i know that was more serious^^^ but for god sake!
hairy Posted 16 April 2008 Posted 16 April 2008 We have banned Easter in my house because the rabbit died. I often write to the BBC complaining about rabbits being on the telly but they have stopped responding since the incident with the camel. I have also written to walkers complaining about Gary Liniker. He is not the only person in the world with big ears you know! And those plastic red ones they gave away..............I had better not as I am still on probation.
Corky Posted 16 April 2008 Posted 16 April 2008 I knew when I first saw that advert that someone would complain about the bus thing. Suprised it's taken this long to cut that bit out.
Tommy G Posted 16 April 2008 Posted 16 April 2008 We have banned Easter in my house because the rabbit died.I often write to the BBC complaining about rabbits being on the telly but they have stopped responding since the incident with the camel. I have also written to walkers complaining about Gary Liniker. He is not the only person in the world with big ears you know! And those plastic red ones they gave away..............I had better not as I am still on probation.
Corky Posted 16 April 2008 Posted 16 April 2008 not sure if was posted as few weeks old but somebody told me about this but i forgot until the add was on earlier.http://www.irishnews.com/break.asp?tbrk=br...;storyid=355081 BUSINESS: Walkers pull crisp ad after complaints about bus crash sceneview list 28/03/08 A UK crisps manufacturer today withdrew a TV advert which shows the top of a bus being sliced off, following dozens of complaints from viewers. Walkers said it now plans to cut the offending scene from the ad, with the new version airing from tomorrow. Among those who complained was the survivor of a Glasgow bus crash in which two adults and three children died. The advert shows former footballer Gary Lineker driving a bus while eating crisps. He is so busy munching the snack that he fails to notice a low bridge sign and crashes into it. The top of the bus is sliced off with a loud crash. Louise Penman spent two weeks in hospital after a double-decker carrying Girl Guides from the Drumchapel area of the city crashed into a railway bridge in 1994. The 24-year-old was shocked by the advert. She told the Evening Times newspaper in the UK: “It has been a horrific couple of weeks. We feel more for people who lost family – we are still here. I do not see how they can justify an advert like that for a bag of crisps. “It’s so graphic and horrific. I can’t believe they think it is fine because it was such a tragic time for us.” She spent three days in intensive care and needed 58 stitches in her head following the accident. The newspaper reported that the young woman’s mother, Janice Gallie, has also sent an email of complaint. The ASA said it was in the process of deciding whether there were grounds for an investigation. Steven Purcell, leader of Glasgow City Council wrote to Walkers to voice his concerns about the advert. In his letter, he wrote: “Many people who live in my ward have been deeply upset by your advert as it has brought back very painful memories. “It also trivialises for them what was a horrendous and devastating accident.” Walkers apologised for any offence caused and said it has decided to cut the controversial scene from the advert. The ad was withdrawn from terrestrial channels today and Walkers has also asked satellite channels to pull it. Richard Evans, chief executive of Walkers, said: “Some viewers called our consumer care line telling us the last scene in the latest Walkers advert upset them. “We’ve listened and decided to edit the current advert to remove this scene. “The new version of the ad will air from Saturday. “It was never our intention to offend anyone and we’re very sorry that some viewers found it upsetting.” personally i think its shocking and tedious, i broke my arm playing football last year it doesnt mean i dont touch a football or go on grass because of it, i know that was more serious^^^ but for god sake! Do they expect silence when the roof comes off the bus then?
danny. Posted 17 April 2008 Posted 17 April 2008 they should use one of those new 'supersilent' razor sharp bridges
lavrentis Posted 17 April 2008 Posted 17 April 2008 I reckon that was one of the best Walkers adverts.
lavrentis Posted 17 April 2008 Posted 17 April 2008 ANyone got a link to the advert? http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2GBntAStl94
JoeyB Posted 17 April 2008 Posted 17 April 2008 http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=2GBntAStl94 And whats so bad about that?
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