Has there ever been a commercial that was so offensive it immediately was taken off air?

Back in the 1980's a home builder was advertising a new subdivision with a very rural atmosphere. They aired a commercial with the spokesperson standing in a farm scene with cows and chickens mi…

Top stories for Long   Has there ever been a commercial that was so offensive it immediately was taken off air? Asked in Jokes, Humour & Funny stories 🤣😹🙈😆 • Answered by Mack McKinney • July 14 Back in the 1980's a home builder was advertising a new subdivision with a very rural atmosphere. They aired a commercial with the spokesperson standing in a farm scene wit... Read more » 196K 460 58   Were Steve McQueen and Paul Newman friends? Henry Chun, Avid reader of comics for more than half a century • Answered August 30, 2021 Not even remotely. The two had at best a rivalry, but mostly animosity, and mostly, according to people who knew both, it was McQueen more than Newman. McQueen and Newman bo... Read more » 686.9K 2K 153   What is behind the famous Gatenbrink's Door that's inside the Great Pyramid of Khufu? J.R.B., Professional (1990-present) • Updated December 19, 2021 First off, it's not really a "door" but rather a "block" in one of the air shafts. In 2002 a hole was drilled in the block by a robot and a camera with illumination was ins... Read more » 867.9K 5.1K 172   In baseball, why do runners touch first base even when the first baseman has already stepped on the bag? Mark VandeWettering, Oakland A's fan... • Answered June 23, 2017 Base running begins when you contact the ball. If it is a grounder, you put your head down and run as efficiently as possible to first base. Three steps out, you try to acq... Read more » 112.1K 551 35   Is it unreasonable for my employer to require that my personal cell number be included on my business card and in the signature line of my work email? My direct office line rings to my cell. This oversteps a huge boundary in my mind. Nicolai Edward, Leader and people manager - technical infrastructure • Answered October 13, 2021 "OK, you'd like a cellphone number on my business card and email signature. Of course I can do that. I understand it's important that we look approachable to customers and ... Read more » 563K 6.4K 121   Why did Eric Clapton switch to playing on a Fender Stratocaster? Rik Elswit, Musician for 60 years. Professional musician for 55. • Answered August 20, 2021 No way to know without asking him. A guess is that when he began playing in other bands than Cream he wanted to step back and play an instrument that didn't eat up as much o... Read more » 91.7K 83 24   When the President eats outside the White House, how do they make sure the food isn't poisoned? John Catiller, Magician and retired police officer. • Updated March 9 When a President chooses to eat at a restaurant it ruins their business for the night. The secret service goes in several hours in advance. They clear the place out of any ... Read more » 721.7K 5.1K 187   Why aren't we using solar power more? Mike Hillsgrove, lives in Hudspeth County, TX (2015-present) • Answered June 21 I just paid $12,000 to put 15 345 watt panels on my roof. I live on solar for the last 7 years in the desert. I love solar. People don't see the benefit that I do. Governmen... Read more » 228.2K 1.3K 131   Did President Thomas S. Monson have a bad temper? Brad Leeser, History Buff. Former Bishop, Seminary Teacher, Ham Operator • Answered May 12, 2021 I spent a weekend with Elder Thomas S. Monson many years ago when he created the Stillwater, OK Stake. I was the Executive Secretary of the parent stake and Elder Monson wa... Read more » 129.1K 162 30   Do Jimin and Jungkook live together (as just friends)? YNZ, follow for BTS Q/A • Updated January 11 a Sassang account on Twitter once leaked a mortgage document showing that jungkook Jimin and RM purchased a compound apartment means each one has his separate space.. I beli... Read more » 161.1K 468 24   How do I get my neighbors to stop parking on my bumper? I have asked them politely so many times to please give me room to get out and have documented when they do this but they still won't. What do I do now? Grant Rapson, lives in Bulgaria (2017-present) • Answered May 15 Had the same a few years ago. Give them fair warning then one morning they had done y again and I needed to get to hospital as elderly relative had been rushed in. Selected... Read more » 436K 2.8K 56   Why is what is obvious to an INTJ obscure to others? David Lucadello, INTJ, Nutritionist, Atheist, Progressive, USAF Veteran • Updated September 29, 2021 Imagine you're sitting in a booth at a restaurant. On the table in front of you are some crayons and a paper kids menu that seconds as a placemat. The menu has some fun act... Read more » 74.7K 367 9 Read more in your feed

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