Jesus cosmetic row in Singapore

[apnu]

Source: BBC News

A leading retailer in Singapore has withdrawn a cosmetics range with a Jesus theme after complaints from local Roman Catholics, local media report.

The range, named Lookin' Good for Jesus, was on sale at three Topshop outlets in the Asian city state.

Catholics complained the cosmetics' marketing was disrespectful, full of sexual innuendo and trivialised Christianity.

About 15% of Singapore's 4.4 million population is Christian.

The products included a "Virtuous vanilla" lip balm and a "Get Tight with Christ" hand and body cream, featuring a picture of Christ flanked by two adoring women.

"Why would anyone use religious figures to promote vanity products? It's very disrespectful and distasteful," the Straits Times newspaper quoted accountant Grace Ong, 24, as saying.

Read more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/asia-pacific/7241296.stm

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[YOY]

1. Tasteless? Yes. Funny? HELL yes!

n/t

[Warpy]

6. I have a feeling Jesus would be amused

I think he'd be pissed off beyond belief at the media empires and megachurches in this country. I think the treasures stored in the Vatican while people are still living in slums in Rome would absolutely outrage him.

He'd probably get a laugh out of this stuff and a bigger laugh at the bluenoses who are out of joint over it.

[Kolesar]

13. I think it's kind of cute

In Italy a clothing company caught hell for tight-seat jeans with the advertsing "if you love me, you will follow me", which is scripture*

*or so I understand.

[TomInTib]

2. Those Blue Q guys are hilarious. US Company, as well

I mean, the line is a screamer.

Here's the Jesus line:

http://www.dogpile.com/clickserver/_iceUrlFlag=1?rawURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.blueq.com%2Fshop%2F114-catId.117440633_114-productId.0.html&0=&1=0&4=204.9.89.53&5=99.167.96.86&9=18457c17b5dc48adae3fc798df6ec801&10=1&11=info.dogpl&13=search&14=239138&15=main-title&17=16&18=2&19=0&20=7&21=9&22=rVVCha7c2fw%3D&23=0&40=LvtSCB%2BJA9cYHh5UF4k89Q%3D%3D&_IceUrl=true

I have known Mitch and Seth since they did their first Trade Show.

http://www.blueq.com/about-us/

[apnu]

3. You know these guys?

So are they serious or joking here?

[TomInTib]

4. Deadly serious.

But Life is a running joke for them.

Check out the Company site in my reply.

Here, I will save you the effort.

Check it out, it is hilarious.

http://www.blueq.com/about-us/

[apnu]

5. Damn that is funny!

Love the bit about find the car at the Albany Airport!

[dysfunctional press]

9. i want some "sparkling mullet" body/car wash...

Dual action body formula in a zesty spruce scent. Strong enough to clean the car yet gentle on the nards! 8.5 oz. / 250 ml. tube


http://www.blueq.com/shop/item/114-productId.125837256_114-catId.117440608.html

[dysfunctional press]

10. now THIS is a GREAT product...

Bush's dumbass head on a string auto air freshner...



Bush's Head On A String Car Air Freshener
$2.99
CF654
Let the "leader" of the free world swing. He freshens the car and he's our friggin' President! Nothing says patriotism quite like this. Presidential Cologne Scent.
Let the "leader" of the free world swing. He freshens the car and he's our friggin' President! Nothing says patriotism quite like this. Presidential Cologne Scent.

-or-
you can opt for the Assistant Asshole air freshener...



Assistant Asshole Air Freshener
$2.99
CF706
From the oval orifice to the oval office. Authentic leather scent.

http://www.blueq.com/shop/item/114-productId.125837600_114-catId.117440521.html

[TexasBushwhacker]

11. They have Hillary and Obama ones too!

http://www.blueq.com/shop/item/114-productId.125838343.html



http://www.blueq.com/shop/item/114-productId.125838345_114-catId..html

[Miss Chybil]

7. ...

The Hillshire Farm incident is indicative of two growing problems within Western Buddhism. The first problem is the popularity of using Buddhist imagery to enhance corporate gain. In the past couple of years it has become commonplace to find Buddhist iconography, statues of the Buddha, or actors appearing as Buddhist monks in advertisements for computers, laundry soap, headache medicine, etc.

In recent months Victoria's Secret faced an onslaught of upset Buddhists for their depiction of the Buddha on a line of swimwear. Victoria's Secret quickly apologized for the offense and withdrew the products.

This is not to mention advertisers who have added market branding techniques to the Zen school of Buddhism to promote Zen tea, Zen face wash, Zen candles, and a myriad of other "Zen" products.

This is old, but it makes the point.
http://www.buddhistchannel.tv/index.php?id=62,106,0,0,1,0

The "Get Tight with Christ" is pretty funny, though!

[jdadd]

8. Tammy Fay would be proud...

Have you ever seen those fundie preachers wives? I'll bet there is a huge market for this kind of product. :hi:

[progressoid]

12. I gave out Last Supper Dinner Mints for Easter last year.