CBS Superbowl anti-abortion commercial

Geaux saints! ! ! ! !

I miss the frog commercials.

And Cat Herders. I always give points to a company that can explain the technical or somewhat obscure in an useful and cut way. (see also the AFLAC duck)

For those of you just wanting some funny commercials during the Superbowl have no fear!! 2.5 million dollars of your money is being used for a commercial to advertise the 10 question census.

For those of you just wanting some funny commercials during the Superbowl have no fear!! 2.5 million dollars of your money is being used for a commercial to advertise the 10 question census.

Hmm if the teabaggers, conservatives, republicans, or whatever they're calling themselves these days hadn't rushed out to tell people not to take it perhaps they wouldn't have to have an ad campaign reminding people it doesn't hurt and in reality benefits themselves, their community, and their region.

Of course now that I'm actually cheering for a team in the Super Bowl I'm not sure when I'll get more food, drink, or go to the bathroom since we usually reserve that for when the commercials are off.

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this thread is great funn! love every word of it.

except I do not believe for one second that Tim Tebow is a douchebag. anyone who knows anything about the young man would know that he is sincerely passionate about his faith and family. and cares a great deal about making a difference in the lives of others as he was taught by his family. forget the football achievements. his real life achievements are yet to come.

Historically Super Bowl ads haven't had an agenda for the most part. I think it should be kept that way. Imagine watching with friends who have different opinions on matters - gay rights, abortion, etc... it is crazy to start any controversy or THINKING during a fun game.

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Gidget - you have said it perfectly!

I am allll for gay rights, but the ad wasn't one I would have come up with. Could have been MUCH more clever. And LESS is best. A flirtation would have been cute - not a sex scene on the couch lol. Hetero match making ads don't show heavy make out scenes. I would like to know if CBS would have vetoed an ad such as I am suggesting. That would be cruel if so.

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if you ask me the Mancrunch commercial was hilarious! but not sure how Dad would have liked it - its not like you can pretend you didn't see it like you do the erectile dysfunction or other embarrassing commercials. maybe we'll be ready for it in a few more years."

Does anyone really care what Gloria Allred thinks? I mean really. Please, to those this "commercial" offends, rest easy, your little world will not be affected in any way. Your beliefs, lifestyle, or decisions about snacks and dinner will remain unchanged. This "commercial" is not for you. Everything on TV is not necessarily intended for YOU. But maybe, just maybe, someone will get a positive message from it and who knows....?

Desso - where are you from? I like you.

really, any commercial aired by any network is fine with me - I usually stay far away from commercial TV anyway... Tim and Mama do bring viewers a message of hope and that anything is possible. I do not see it as a threat to a woman's right to choose. does not the right to choose include the choice of giving birth to a child? this issue is never black and white. whichever side of the fence you are on, reducing abortion rates through education and awareness is always a very good thing to strive for. I haven't seen the commercial - I wonder why he chose to do something so controversial - maybe this is part of his mission to make a difference by telling his story - I doubt he is trying to take away the rights of anyone. but I could be wrong.

Let the games begin--I say keep the contoversial ads, but balance them -- have one for the Right (Anti Abortion)and one for the Left (Mancrunch Dating Service). Designate India-no-place as the RED State's Team and designate New Orleans as the Blue State's team. FTLOG, Mix is up and have some funn with it!

Let the games begin--I say keep the contoversial ads, but balance them -- have one for the Right (Anti Abortion)and one for the Left (Mancrunch Dating Service). Designate India-no-place as the RED State's Team and designate New Orleans as the Blue State's team. FTLOG, Mix is up and have some funn with it!

I want the Saints to be the red state'rs.

Does anyone really care what Gloria Allred thinks? I mean really. Please, to those this "commercial" offends, rest easy, your little world will not be affected in any way. Your beliefs, lifestyle, or decisions about snacks and dinner will remain unchanged. This "commercial" is not for you. Everything on TV is not necessarily intended for YOU. But maybe, just maybe, someone will get a positive message from it and who knows....?

That statement should really apply to both commercials, but, unfortunately I fear it doesn't. The positive message for the mancrunch commercial could have applied to teenagers or young people wrestling with their sexual orientation that it is ok. I'd say you would be wrong in stating that decisions about snacks and dinner go unchanged, otherwise, we would not have commercial advertising and whether you realize it or not, you are being influenced.

I wonder how many gay guys will be show in the stands and on the field?

saw the Tebos and Mom commercial - it was short and sweet, funny and in good taste.. Tebow was adorable.

All the fuss from the pro-choice folks for that? :roll: Very tastefully done.

Yep, nothing says family values like sacking your mother.

Yep, nothing says family values like sacking your mother.

you are so bad. in a perfect kind of way.

Wow I almost wonder if they changed it because that was about as vague as you can get. Nothing wrong with it at all. Fake outrage strikes again!

Wow I almost wonder if they changed it because that was about as vague as you can get. Nothing wrong with it at all. Fake outrage strikes again!

I wondered the same. but I doubt they would have participated in anything less tasteful.

Wow I almost wonder if they changed it because that was about as vague as you can get. Nothing wrong with it at all. Fake outrage strikes again!

Excuse me, but I think people were rightfully upset - it had the potential to be awful, and it is never fair to show one side of an issue without presenting the other- this ad was publicizing an issue, NOT a product or service ad. I imagine the pro-choice camp never thought in a million years they would have to run an ad during Superbowl, nor would they have wanted to in the first place.

I still don't think it really "fit" with the type of advertising normally seen during Superbowls, but hey, that's my opinion.

Is that Tebow guy gay? Just curious.

Is that Tebow guy gay? Just curious.

delete delete delete. I'm really holding back here.

delete delete delete. I'm really holding back here.

let her rip ssb.

let her rip ssb.

Okay, you made me do it Toots.

From my all time favorite movie, Slingblade:

Alpha Crab as Vaughan
Tebow as Karl.

AC: I'm just going to say it. I'm gay. Does that surprise you that I'm gay? You know what gay is, don't you?

Tebow: I don't reckon.

AC: [quietly] Homosexual. I like men sexually.

Tebow: Not funny 'ha-ha', funny queer.

AC: Well that's a very offensive way to put it. You shouldn't say that. You were taught that, weren't you?

Tebow: I've heard it said that a-way.

Okay, you made me do it Toots.

From my all time favorite movie, Slingblade:

Alpha Crab as Vaughan
Tebow as Karl.

AC: I'm just going to say it. I'm gay. Does that surprise you that I'm gay? You know what gay is, don't you?

Tebow: I don't reckon.

AC: [quietly] Homosexual. I like men sexually.

Tebow: Not funny 'ha-ha', funny queer.

AC: Well that's a very offensive way to put it. You shouldn't say that. You were taught that, weren't you?

Tebow: I've heard it said that a-way.

oh my goodness! Tim Tebow as Karl? funny!

I thought the pro-choice response was done very tastefully.

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Missed that one, but I happened to see this one when I walked in the room. :funn:

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