[G4] G5 TV Ad Distasteful & Disturbing

[Jim Reamer]

I don't know. I don't think  it's disgusting, I just think the computer  
is ugly.
Jim
On Wednesday, July 16, 2003, at 04:13  AM, Kunga wrote:

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> I'm not sure I agree with this sort of effect being a very  
> constructive analogy to convey the positive power and strength of this  
> next generation Mac. Quite frankly, I find it distasteful and  
> disturbing - not funny. I'm very disappointed in this approach. We do  
> not need computers to create more destruction than 9/11 has already  
> rendered. This is a tasteless and insensitive approach to the G5  
> introduction. I think this ad should be pulled ASAP.
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