We saw a Mercedes-Benz commercial recently that really bothered both Art and me.
And if you'd like to see the video, here it is.
I copied that explanation of the commercial from the Mercedes Benz website. It says Santa tried to bribe the boy so he wouldn't put a photo of his backside online where it could become viral. However I see it more as this boy blackmailing Santa to give him his sled (car).
Hmmm.... So this country has now come down to making it funny or OK to bribe or blackmail Santa who is leaving presents for the family?
Yes, it's true. I was a 1st grade teacher and maybe I'm being picky, but this commercial was so repugnant to me. I just think it sends the wrong message to kids and even to grownups on what is morally OK and what is not.
Then again... look at what some in our population think is OK these days as they watch the shenanigans going on at the uppermost tier of our government.
And if you'd like to see the video, here it is.
I copied that explanation of the commercial from the Mercedes Benz website. It says Santa tried to bribe the boy so he wouldn't put a photo of his backside online where it could become viral. However I see it more as this boy blackmailing Santa to give him his sled (car).
Hmmm.... So this country has now come down to making it funny or OK to bribe or blackmail Santa who is leaving presents for the family?
Yes, it's true. I was a 1st grade teacher and maybe I'm being picky, but this commercial was so repugnant to me. I just think it sends the wrong message to kids and even to grownups on what is morally OK and what is not.
Then again... look at what some in our population think is OK these days as they watch the shenanigans going on at the uppermost tier of our government.
I haven't seen that commercial but I think you are so right.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you that this commercial is in very bad taste.
ReplyDeleteWe should complain about this to Mercedes. This video was not available in my area
ReplyDeleteI so agree with you. This is an example of the type of humor that comes from "straight talk" these days!!
ReplyDeleteI think society has taken a serious downturn in morals and ethics and continues to nosedive- politicians have always been representative of the lack of morals in this world (on both sides of the aisle). This Mercedes Benz commercial is such an example of the degradation we're witnessing. My youngest kids'generation will have to fix the issues brought on by Generation X and the Millennials.
ReplyDeleteI'm off my soapbox now lol
As much as it annoys us, think of the lesson it is giving the youngsters who watch it? This is actually a case of a child cyber bullying an adult and it being OK. Noooooo.
ReplyDeleteI am with you, as well. There aren't any morals, values or standards there...
ReplyDeleteThose Mercedes Benz ads all pretty much cater to their target market. This is no exception.
ReplyDeleteI agree with you! It seems what we considered "normal" behavior is no longer normal. Even the president sends nasty letters to those he hates. I personally can't stand the man. He lies constantly and seems completely uneducated.
ReplyDeleteThat is terrible. Shallow ethics. Sad.
ReplyDeleteI was puzzled by this commercial when ! saw it. Was Santa vain about his big backside? I couldn't see a reason for the "blackmail". Then Santa had a Benz instead of a sleigh and reindeer. Then the boy got the vehicle?!!? OK, that's just wrong in so many ways. :-(
ReplyDeleteI agree with you.
ReplyDeletetasteless and poor values.
Kids are exposed to some very poor examples when it comes to positive behavior.
ReplyDeleteOccasionally I think we old 'uns are not sympathetic enough to youngsters. But not often. I meet too many decent kids, who know blackmailing anyone is wrong.
ReplyDeleteReally strange commercials these days...
ReplyDeleteThe juxtaposition with reality is real.
ReplyDeleteWe felt exactly the same. Very sad commentary on what is cute today!
ReplyDeleteKids needs some coal
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