Lane Bryant ads pulled

[Dave]

I looked for this and didn't see it anywhere so if I'm doubling up I apologize.

Lane Bryant is a store known to cater to "bigger" ladies. And by bigger I don't necessarily mean huge women, but normal sized. Most stores cater to the super-skinny and it's strangely difficult to find nice clothes that fit well for women larger than a size 3.14. Lane Bryant fits that niche very well and their clothes are very nice (i.e. not just all stretch pants).

So Lane Bryant has a line of lingerie that they want to advertise. Fox and ABC say, "Nope. Too racy." Yet they allow Victoria Secret and the outfits on Dancing with the Stars. Yes, the Lane Bryant models have more cleavage than the VS chicks. So fricking what?

Anyone else think this is BS?

Video mildly NSFW.

Spoiler

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvdU2xpgvdk

 

[AshburnerX]

Yeah, that's not any worse the a VS ad.

 

[Tinwhistler]

compare and contrast

Spoiler

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Eu1IIc_Y5M

 

[Dave]

I don't see a major difference, truthfully. The Lane Bryant models have more curves but I don't see why they'd pull the ads versus the VS one.

 

[SpecialKO]

Most stores cater to the super-skinny and it's strangely difficult to find nice clothes that fit well for women larger than a size 3.14.

Regardless of actual sizes, I submit that it would be a very, very poor idea to verbally ask a woman if she was size pi.

 

[Tinwhistler]

I don't see a major difference, truthfully. The Lane Bryant models have more curves but I don't see why they'd pull the ads versus the VS one.

Actually, I think the VS ads are worse, in terms of objectifying and sexualizing. The LB ads were very tasteful, in comparison.

 

[Silver Jelly]

The girl in the banned ad looks remarkably similar to an old classmate of mine!

 

[Dave]

Man, SJ! She's a pig! I mean LOOK AT HER! That's not attractive in the least!

Morons.

 

[sixpackshaker]

Man, SJ! She's a pig! I mean LOOK AT HER! That's not attractive in the least!

Morons.

Exactly, she does not look like she has been on a 40 day heroin bender.

 

[bhamv3]

Man, SJ! She's a pig! I mean LOOK AT HER! That's not attractive in the least!

Morons.

I definitely would NOT hit it. Just look at those sharp knees. She is way below my standards.

 

[Cajungal]

Yes, this is pretty silly. And Tin's right, I think, about this ad being more tasteful than VS.

Also, I love the model in this commercial. She does a lot of work on a lot of different sites, and I think she's so pretty. I think she was modeling the dress I bought for this past Mardi Gras ball, actually.

 

[Philosopher B.]

It's clearly been banned for undeniable smokin' hotness. Homina homina homina.

 

[Chibibar]

I think VS throw a snit since LB commercial has nicer boobs.

 

[figmentPez]

I first heard about this story because CNN accidentally aired an altered, comedic version of the ad when discussing it.

 

[SpecialKO]

I first heard about this story because CNN accidentally aired an altered, comedic version of the ad when discussing it.

If women like that ate at McD's, I would eat there a whole hell of a lot more.

 

[Chibibar]

I first heard about this story because CNN accidentally aired an altered, comedic version of the ad when discussing it.

If women like that ate at McD's, I would eat there a whole hell of a lot more.[/QUOTE]

That is a double win!!! woo!

 

[Necronic]

I first heard about this story because CNN accidentally aired an altered, comedic version of the ad when discussing it.

Trolling major news networks....god I love it.

Anyways, the only reason I could understand is possibly that the text message is a little racy, but FFS, have you ever watched a KY commercial? Or better yet, some of Comcast's commericals for its adult videos?