He's a pretty swell guy in my books anyway.
(07-04-2006, 11:56 AM)
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(07-04-2006, 11:59 AM)
that's so hot. i want "her"
There is a great photoshop in there begging to come out. I just don't know what that is quite yet....
Welcome to the Wasteland.
I hope you're wearing your flak vest!
I hope you're wearing your flak vest!
(07-04-2006, 12:00 PM)
Uhhh...WTF?
Banned
(07-04-2006, 12:00 PM)
Look at the fear on the back chicks/guys face.
What the hell is going on with her left hand, is she charging for a MDK strike.:lol
What the hell is going on with her left hand, is she charging for a MDK strike.:lol
(07-04-2006, 12:01 PM)
where is that ad from? US? UK?? I want a white PSP again
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(07-04-2006, 12:01 PM)
i see browsing is one of the key features now. good news none the less.
Banned
(07-04-2006, 12:02 PM)
:lol :lol
Member
(07-04-2006, 12:02 PM)
All the right moves sony, all the right moves.. <_<
He's a pretty swell guy in my books anyway.
(07-04-2006, 12:04 PM)
yourpsp.com = SCEEOriginally Posted by EGM92
where is that ad from? US? UK?? I want a white PSP again
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(07-04-2006, 12:04 PM)
Yeah, I saw one of those giant ads in Amsterdam yesterday.
Member
(07-04-2006, 12:05 PM)
probably from the same team as the playstation jesus ad
Member
(07-04-2006, 12:05 PM)
meh
Banned
(07-04-2006, 12:07 PM)
A hood and a burning cross wouldn't look out of place, I'm surprised they didn't go the whole hog with it!Originally Posted by Shogmaster
There is a great photoshop in there begging to come out. I just don't know what that is quite yet....
(07-04-2006, 12:08 PM)
Damn Europe!Originally Posted by jj984jj
yourpsp.com = SCEE
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(07-04-2006, 12:09 PM)
Is. That. Serious?
Member
(07-04-2006, 12:09 PM)
PSP Texas Pack?
*LOVES* Bob Marley
(07-04-2006, 12:10 PM)
I was in Amsterdam last night, too bad I didn't see this. I can't imagine it ever coming to America :lol (oh and nice timing with that Loco Roco-racism issue :lol)
Member
(07-04-2006, 12:10 PM)
Wow...
Jealous of the Glory that is Johnny Depp
(07-04-2006, 12:11 PM)
holy crap :lol
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(07-04-2006, 12:12 PM)
Knowing Sony these days, it's probably in Africa.
How's this racist?
Member
(07-04-2006, 12:12 PM)
Just WOW. :/Originally Posted by AZ Greg
Wow...
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(07-04-2006, 12:14 PM)
White is right, and Sony knew all along.
Sold me on a PSP
Sold me on a PSP
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(07-04-2006, 12:15 PM)
Quote-unquote "racist" or not, it's certainly fantastically ill-advised
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(07-04-2006, 12:15 PM)
It's not meant to be I'm sure, but the innuendo is very much alive. A white person strangling a black one, "white is coming" ??Originally Posted by travisbickle
How's this racist?
Jealous of the Glory that is Johnny Depp
(07-04-2006, 12:15 PM)
I like how she grabs her/him with 'gloves'
nice message there sony.
on a second thought I know why she did that, she probably didn't want to leave fingerpints.
nice message there sony.
on a second thought I know why she did that, she probably didn't want to leave fingerpints.
Question...
"Racist" implies hate of another race. How is that racist?
Oh never mind. I'm sure Sony is making a huge overt racist statement. :rolleyes:
"Racist" implies hate of another race. How is that racist?
I think they added white gloves to add contrast between her hand and his face.Originally Posted by Error2k4
I like how she grabs her/him with 'gloves'
nice message there sony.
Oh never mind. I'm sure Sony is making a huge overt racist statement. :rolleyes:
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Chili Con Carnage!
(07-04-2006, 12:16 PM)
GAFFERS INFLUENCED BY THREAD TITLE WORLD IN SHOCK
more at 11.
Its not racist, get a grip ffs.
'White bits' was more offensive than this.
more at 11.
Its not racist, get a grip ffs.
'White bits' was more offensive than this.
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(07-04-2006, 12:16 PM)
What the fsck!?
If they did this in the USA they'd be burned at the stake
If they did this in the USA they'd be burned at the stake
FUNK-Y-PPA-4
(07-04-2006, 12:18 PM)
Is it me or the black pal does look a little like TBS? :D
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(07-04-2006, 12:18 PM)
This is the literal definition of 'White Power.'Originally Posted by The Shadow
Question...
"Racist" implies hate of another race. How is that racist?
The white model is overpowering the weaker black one, establishing superiority.
Modeling contrasting models would be fine, but putting the black one in a threatened state crosses the line.
Welcome to the Wasteland.
I hope you're wearing your flak vest!
I hope you're wearing your flak vest!
(07-04-2006, 12:20 PM)
Sony's gone off the deep end with this shit already, IMO. The PSP campaign was bad, but this is just ****ing stupid.
The Translator
(07-04-2006, 12:20 PM)
Originally Posted by The Shadow
Question...
"Racist" implies hate of another race. How is that racist?
I don't think it's meant to be racist, but I would be suprised if it wouldn't cause a small shitstorm.1. The belief that race accounts for differences in human character or ability and that a particular race is superior to others.
2. Discrimination or prejudice based on race.
mashadar's Nekomimi slave
(07-04-2006, 12:20 PM)
:lol :lol :lolOriginally Posted by Error2k4
I like how she grabs her/him with 'gloves'
nice message there sony.
on a second thought I know why she did that, she probably didn't want to leave fingerpints.
I didn't even notice that. I was in shock as to who would come up with an ad which would be sooooooo wrongly interpretated by the masses.
Originally Posted by Peru
It's not meant to be I'm sure, but the innuendo is very much alive. A white person strangling a black one, "white is coming" ??
This is the same as the "racist game" topic, if people don't stop coming to their own conclusions when a black person is used, or in some cases a monster that kind of looks like a cartoon from back in the day that was derogatory to black people, then racism will still be rife.
It's a black girl and a white girl posing for an advertisement, that's it.
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(07-04-2006, 12:21 PM)
Meh. I'll wait for Playstation Portable Yellow Ad. Where an asian chick grabs the white chick by the throat. People will applaud that. I know I will. :lol
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(07-04-2006, 12:22 PM)
OMG it's Bruce Leroy
I'm thinking you're looking too deeply into this. Probably the problem with a lot of "OMG it's racists" reactionaries.Originally Posted by M3wThr33
This is the literal definition of 'White Power.'
The white model is overpowering the weaker black one, establishing superiority.
Modeling contrasting models would be fine, but putting the black one in a threatened state crosses the line.
"literal definition". Lollers. People can come up with their own ideal and interpretation of what's racist or not. Some model holding a black model is stylized and debatably un-PC but it ain't racist.
*LOVES* Bob Marley
(07-04-2006, 12:23 PM)
It's in Amsterdam, the street signs give it away. Spannunndd.Originally Posted by Square2005
Knowing Sony these days, it's probably in Africa.
mashadar's Nekomimi slave
(07-04-2006, 12:23 PM)
But it won't be an asian chick. It'll be Uma Thurman in the Kill Bill yellow biker jacket. :DOriginally Posted by PS2 KID
Meh. I'll wait for Playstation Portable Yellow Ad. Where an asian chick grabs the white chick by the throat. People will applaud that. I know I will. :lol
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(07-04-2006, 12:24 PM)
And rightfully so. Who's their PR director in Europe, David Duke?Originally Posted by Sho Nuff
What the fsck!?
If they did this in the USA they'd be burned at the stake
He's a pretty swell guy in my books anyway.
(07-04-2006, 12:25 PM)
I can't believe some people. You don't see how this is discriminating at all? White bits was definitely not half as bad since it could be interpreted as a joke, this can't.
Banned
(07-04-2006, 12:26 PM)
Originally Posted by travisbickle
How's this racist?
an overtly white person beating up a black guy/girl, for a product whose USP is being white isn't just a tad overboard?
you can't deny that colour is the central "theme" of this ad, and having one beating on another kinda seals the deal.
The Translator
(07-04-2006, 12:27 PM)
Member
(07-04-2006, 12:28 PM)
I don't think this particular one is in Amsterdam.Originally Posted by Nino
It's in Amsterdam, the street signs give it away. Spannunndd.
The one I saw was in the Kalverstraat, and this does not look like that street at all.
It's probably somewhere in the Netherlands as you said though, going by the Dutch words on the buildings.
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(07-04-2006, 12:28 PM)
I'm more shocked that Sony advertises in English in the Netherlands.
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(07-04-2006, 12:29 PM)
If its intention was to be entirely benign, SCEE`s oversight in this regard is even more evidence that Sony has lost its mind.
straight
(07-04-2006, 12:30 PM)
wasn't she in the chronicles of narnia?
Member
(07-04-2006, 12:30 PM)
The ad is placed in the Netherlands. :D
Look at the Sushi Japans Restaurant and the Leo Van ... building on the right.
Look at the Sushi Japans Restaurant and the Leo Van ... building on the right.