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Before And After – Listen To The Banned ‘Simply Asia Radio’ Ad [Audio]
28 Mar 2019 by Carrie / 1 Comment
South Africans accused restaurant group Simply Asia of stereotyping Thai people in their latest radio advert.
BANNED: They Probably Went Too Far With These “Parisian Robbery Victim” And “Sexy Burqa” Halloween Costumes
13 Oct 2016 by Sloane Hunter / No Comments
The reports of offensive costumes are already coming in and it’s not even Halloween yet. I wonder what we will get when the event actually rolls around.
Is Your Name Steve? Join The Protest Against FNB’s New Ad Campaign
01 Dec 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Ah, the good old controversial ad campaign. I love them. If it’s not Nando’s getting the ruling party irate, then it’s the local bank offending every Steve from Vredenburg to Thoyoyandou.
Let’s Discuss This Blackface Issue. When Exactly IS It Ok? If Ever…
26 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / 7 Comments
The blackface scandal that hit Stellenbosch Uni this week has caused quite an uproar. Here are a few thoughts and ideas about it.
Kanye Responds To Wheelchair Incident – Goes OFF!
16 Sep 2014 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
Kanye West put his foot in it the other night telling people in wheelchairs to stand up. And obviously it caused a media explosion. And obviously Kanye had to respond. Listen to this…
Man Gets 20 Years In Jail For Insulting Thai Queen
24 Nov 2011 by Jasmine Stone / No Comments
A Thai man has received a sentence of 20 years in prison for committing computer crime and lese majeste – insulting the monarch – which is a big no-no in Thailand. In fact, insulting a Thai king or queen is dealt with more severely in that country than just about anywhere in the world.
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