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In response to "I'm okay with it, just like I'm okay with, oh, say a biracial couple when it has no bearing on the product. -- nm" by mara

But, the ad makes an issue out of being homosexual -- (link)

Posted by con_carne Feb 27 '13, 14:28

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It doesn't just depict people of a certain sexuality. It makes you think one thing is going to happen and then surprise! Handsome guy is gay and would not be disappointed that the hot girl is married! (www.youtube.com)

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there are plenty of commercials that play with social conventions, what's the difference? -- nm - Andie Feb 27, 14:34 2
- They could find a way to play with social conventions that at the same time reminds you why you need the product. -- nm - con_carne Feb 27, 14:39 1
  - um...that's what the entire first half of the commercial was. -- nm - znufrii Feb 27, 14:40
Eh, seems cute to me. -- nm - Kim Pine Feb 27, 14:32
using it to make the joke happen is hardly making it an issue, imho. -- nm - znufrii Feb 27, 14:30
Ah, I hadn't seen it and didn't realize. Oh, well, commercials strive to be memorable, I guess. -- nm - mara Feb 27, 14:29

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