Topic: That Barnardo's ad on the box...

[Terry de Niro]

..Does it make anybody else feel sick?  I know it's a good cause, but did they have to make it so graphic with the girl getting smacked on the head? 

[Dr Cornwallis]

She keeps on getting Tango'd

[Hoppy]

Didn't know it was for Barnados - we have to turn it off everytime it comes on as my missus hates it!

[bradigor]

..Does it make anybody else feel sick?  I know it's a good cause, but did they have to make it so graphic with the girl getting smacked on the head? 

Yes.....If it makes you feel uneasy then the ad works.

[kmo1969]

we have to turn it off everytime it comes on as my missus hates it!

Likewise. I think its horrible. It upsets me every time I see it.

[Chivasino]

Taking "hard-hitting" to new limits. If it works then why not.

But...

Didn't know it was for Barnados - we have to turn it off everytime it comes on as my missus hates it!

Same here.

I said in another thread a few weeks ago that sooner or later they will show someone actually dying and their last breaths on TV. It happened recently on Sky I think. It will get worse and worse, there be no boundaries left soon.

[Terry de Niro]

Yes.....If it makes you feel uneasy then the ad works.

Agreed mate, like I said it's a good cause, it just makes me want to turn the channel over.

[INABITSKI]

I found that old smoking one worse myself, with all the gunk in the veins and clogged arteries. Being a non smoker, made me want to throw up.

[Chivasino]

The current car seat belt one worked with me. I now always make sure everyone in the car is strapped in, even if I'm a passenger.

[sisterbliss]

Some what intense when first saw the advert and like many others I find myself turning it over when it comes on.  Hard hitting and apparently it has had a lot of complaints, whilst it is hard hitting if people are turning the advert off it is having the operative mission of what first intended.

Saying that I bet it cost a tidy sum of money for the advert to be screened, monies that could have been directed in to many childrens projects directly.

[RigBon1892]

Havent seen this one yet, cos havent a TV, but some ads only shown in Ireland, the DOE driving ones usually, I cant watch them, I have to turn it away but thats what theyre aiming for...

In fact, I think some of the road safety ads were banned in the UK cos they were so horrific...

[Stussy]

Havent seen this one yet, cos havent a TV

You can see the advert here, anyone who hasn't seen it might find it upsetting.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=yFOcrZeMRUU

Saying that I bet it cost a tidy sum of money for the advert to be screened, monies that could have been directed in to many childrens projects directly.

They must get donations from the public because of these adverts and part of the reason for the campaign is to raise awareness of the issue amongst the public to combat violence against children in domestic situations. I'm sure that it works itself out in terms of value from a number of angles.

[deadlybuzz]

Havent seen this one yet, cos havent a TV, but some ads only shown in Ireland, the DOE driving ones usually, I cant watch them, I have to turn it away but thats what theyre aiming for...

In fact, I think some of the road safety ads were banned in the UK cos they were so horrific...

Truly horrific ads the DOE ones, especially the one with the little boy. Can't stand when they come on, the Barnardos ad is also distressing to watch.