Condom AD
Axe Commercial
These are two banned commercials. Both commercials contain explicit, or not so explicit, sexual references. It seems that most of the commercials on YouTube that have been banned from certain parts of the world have the same component: sex.
Being an individual looking for entertainment, watching these commercials satisfies that need completely. They are filled with humour that is really easy to understand and appreciate. They also target a specific audience, which includes students. That is why we are most likely to stumble upon these kinds of commercials rather than any other kinds. We also take the time to search for these videos, so not to miss out on “the buzz.” That is why these commercials are so popular. The advertisers are able to create a momentum to the commercial that no one is willing to miss out on. It also gives individuals the opportunity to appreciate the creativity that the world has to offer. How else are people from Canada suppose to know about an infamous commercial from Sweden if it isn’t posted on YouTube? People are now, slowly but surely, becoming more aware of what new trends are happening in different parts of the world.
Surely, there are two sides to a medal. Some individuals disagree with what children are exposed to with these types of commercials. It is easy to understand that parents, who want to protect their children from viewing these kinds of commercials, cannot count on the Standards of Broadcasting alone anymore. They now have to start monitoring their child on YouTube, which gives them one extra medium to keep an eye on. Unfortunately, not everyone has access to information about these types of websites. It is an extra task for parents to understand the purpose of these websites and to educate both themselves and their children about proper use. Ultimately, guardians and parents have no other choice, if they are worried about what their children are watching, than to monitor their children’s activities on YouTube.
