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| Scoops |
| quote: | NEW YORK (AP) — A racy Calvin Klein billboard is raising even New Yorkers' jaded eyebrows, with some passers-by saying the clothing maker crossed the line with its sexy advertisement.
The new billboard shows a young woman lying on top of a man, while kissing another man. All three models are topless. Another male model reclines on the floor with his jeans unbuttoned.
"I think it's obscene," said Rachelle Brunn, who was passing by the extremely large billboard in Manhattan's Soho neighborhood. "They always have ads that are pushing the envelope, but this one is the worst I've seen since I've been here. My biggest concern is that it gives teens the wrong idea."
But Carmen Guzman wasn't bothered by the ad. She said Americans see this kind of advertising everywhere, especially in the Big Apple.
"This is really nothing new," Guzman said.
New York-based Calvin Klein has long been known for provocative advertising. Brooke Shields famously advertised second-skin Calvin Klein jeans in 1981 when she was a teenager, while model Kate Moss has also appeared in sexy ads.
Meanwhile, tourist Jodi Baron, who was visiting New York City from Cleveland, said the billboard's location didn't matter.
"One girl. Three guys. No shirts. It's not the best way to depict women," Baron said. "I don't care if it's New York City. I think it's really inappropriate."
Calvin Klein sells clothing and accessories, among other merchandise.
A representative for Calvin Klein declined to comment on the billboard.
Calvin Klein is owned by Phillips-Van Heusen Corp., which also owns the Bass and IZOD brands.
AP Television reporter Bonny Ghosh contributed to this report. |
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| shotcolin' |
| who gives a about the billboard, at least you can tell what they are advertising unlike so many ads like this where you have no idea at first glance... |
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| ziptnf |
| I like how that dude is laying down on that other dude's leg. Apparently wearing Calvin Klein Jeans makes you bisexual. |
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| Moral Hazard |
| quote: | Originally posted by ziptnf
Apparently wearing Calvin Klein Jeans makes you bisexual. |
I'm not sure there's enough evidence here to infer causality... it could just as easily be that men willing to be "lucky Pierre" are also pre-disposed to wearing ty over-priced denim. |
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| bas |
| Calvin Klein ads have always pushed the boundaries of homosexuality and/or have been very sexually charged, this isn't really that bad. You should see the ads at the Beverly Center :stongue: |
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| chimera66 |
| quote: | Originally posted by Scoops
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that isn't new, i saw that a couple weeks ago. anyhow, i walked by and i not only noticed it but made a comment to my friends. it is memorable, isn't that the point? |
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| Tony Morello |
stupid uppity people
OMG, LOOK! PEOPLE ARE KISSING!!!
i love canada, people here probably wouldn't give a , too busy getting stoned |
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| wotyzoid |
| quote: | Originally posted by bas
Calvin Klein ads have always pushed the boundaries of homosexuality and/or have been very sexually charged, this isn't really that bad. You should see the ads at the Beverly Center :stongue: |
LOL I think this billboard is more about gang bang then homosexuality. Anyways, I don't see the "OMG EXPLICIT SEX" factor, more just people making out. |
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| Banora |
I saw this on some news site and read the comments; pretty much all were "OMG Its obscene! I don't want to explain to my (insert age) child about what they are doing!!!!"
You either explain sex to them, or you say "I'll tell you when you're older." For sake, its that simple. God forbid we tell little Johnny what his penis is actually for. |
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