Limitless Performance, cycling ain't for girls apparently...
http://www.cyclingtips.com.au/2012/08/limitless-performance-or-limi...
At least they've rightfully received a massive backlash on the web, twitter etc and have already taken the offending ad from YouTube.
In this day and age how can a brand get it soooooo wrong?
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Permalink Reply by Torsten Bunge on -
The video seems to have been removed, I think we need to see it in order to pass judgement. ;)
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Permalink Reply by Don (Who's lost?) Nairn on -
I suppose it is a brand of men's clothing.
Sadly I will suggest there would be many men happy to see an increase in women participating in cycling.
Rather than on they sidelines as token eye candy.
Are some CEO's sexist pigs?There seems to be evidence some are.
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Permalink Reply by Patrick O'Kane on -
I note the SA Firefighters calendar was launched this week and I can't recall any negative comments or claims of sexism. Is it wrong to find members of the opposite sex attractive (or same sex if that is your thing)? The women in the video were presumably consenting adults, and sex sells, always has, always will, to compare that with am 8yo in body paint is drawing a very long bow.
Probably a bad advertising campaign in the PC world in which we live but do we really need to be overly concerned by it.
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Permalink Reply by Bekster on -
Not wrong to gawk at attractive members of the opposite sex, I do it all the time:-) Also, fwiw I have no problems with the 'sex sells' style of marketing as it goes both ways.
But yes, I think we should be concerned by a campaign like this.
What I object to is the fact that in this campaign female riders are portrayed as clueless/hopeless beings incapable of fitting their gear correctly or riding at more than a doddle. Pro female riders already get a raw deal compared to the men and I know a lot of girls who find it pretty intimidating walking into a bike store as they feel like it's a male domain, so a campaign with this slogan:
"Nice try girls, but it's not for you"
WTF???
I mean, I get it. Limited Performance only make mens gear, how very niche of them, wow no other cycling brands do that! Surely if that's the angle there's a better, umm cleverer way, to promote it than this neanderthal tripe.
Arrgh, that feels soooo much better off my chest:-)
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Permalink Reply by Rob (Chewbacca) on -
Bek...compare with Cervo Rosso who do offer a womans specific kit....
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Permalink Reply by Rob (Chewbacca) on
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Not a very smart marketing move.....
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Permalink Reply by Michael Bland on -
There is a definite case of breast discrimination in this article . One woman's boobs are on display while the other's has been censored . I find it disturbing , is it because of size , shape , age ,nipples, race or what ?
Come on fair go ,, equal rights for all breasts !
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Permalink Reply by Gillian on
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This could turn into a very informative post for new, single females trying to decide who potentially suitable AC ride partners are/aren't.
I've hand picked "my boys" for tomorrow ;-)
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Permalink Reply by Patrick O'Kane on
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You didn't pick me :( and I ride a girls bike :)
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