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check out this cool ad

jak

May 15, 2005, 5:19 PM
this is tight

http://www.virginmobileinsiders.com/insiders/index.h ... » Reggie's House of Paygoism Ad
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captainplooky

Jun 20, 2005, 7:06 AM
I am conflicted.

I do find a sliver of humor in this - however - I can not help but find it troubling in some aspects.

Why is a national company trivializing religion in this manner?

More to the point - the symbolism in the commercial strikingly mirrors a black church. Also note the mannerisms of Reggie - the golden inlaid cell phone - and the outside phasad/setting of Reggie's and you have a stereotypical denunciation of religion.

Regardless of your religion or lack thereof, is this appropriate?

Perhaps - it is just me - but from my readings - I do not believe this to be the case.
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