Re: The Barty Party
Reply #99 –
"Ash Barty’s celebratory sip of beer during a TV interview following her historic victory in the Australian Open has been dobbed into the alcohol marketing watchdog.
The Alcohol Beverages Advertising Code (ABAC) investigated how Barty’s TV toast with a Corona during her post-match panel interview with Channel 9 came about following a viewer complaint, claiming the cheers with beers glorified and glamorised alcohol.
The complainant also questioned if the moment was a PR stunt.
The ABAC sets standards for the responsible content and placement of alcohol marketing in Australia.
“I think the segment glorified and glamorised alcohol and was very deceptive if it was indeed a paid promotion. Why else are they doing it if it wasn’t a paid stunt? It’s poor when many children were up watching the final and Ash Barty is a role model for many girls too,” the complaint read.
The ABAC code states alcohol marketing must not show or encourage irresponsible or offensive behaviour related to the consumption or presence of booze nor have strong appeal to minors."
Have you ever read a greater crock of crap in your life!!!
Nothing ceases to amaze me these days, the world average IQ is dropping by the day.