# Does this "offend" you? Why/Why not?

**URL:** <https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-offend-you-why-why-not/476507>\
**Category:** In My Humble Opinion\
**Created:** [December 10, 2008, 4:15am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-offend-you-why-why-not/476507 "2008-12-10T04:15:32Z")\
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**Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 5:34am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-offend-you-why-why-not/476507/41 "2008-12-11T05:34:40Z")

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> [@Hockey\_Monkey](#):
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> I didn’t mind the innuendo of the ad so much as the lack of enthusiasm by the cast. A cold bottle on the small of my back would send me into such a frenzy there’d be no way it wouldn’t get spilled all over the place.

Guinness is supposed to be served warm.

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**Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 5:35am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-offend-you-why-why-not/476507/42 "2008-12-11T05:35:04Z")

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> [@Hockey\_Monkey](#):
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> I didn’t mind the innuendo of the ad so much as the lack of enthusiasm by the cast. A cold bottle on the small of my back would send me into such a frenzy there’d be no way it wouldn’t get spilled all over the place.

The Brits prefer their beer at room temperature, so I’m not sure that’s a factor. 😉

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**Post date:** [December 11, 2008, 6:29am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-this-offend-you-why-why-not/476507/43 "2008-12-11T06:29:37Z")

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No way it’s fake. It’s very very likely an internet-only “viral-esque” ad by Guinness. It’s purposely floated out onto the web as “banned” even though it was very likely never intended for television. This isn’t a new strategy. Volkswagen had one awhile back.

What’s with people critiquing that is was like cheap porn? Ya think? Wallpaper, color scheme, bass line, wa-chicka guitar? Think any of that is an accident?

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