Ringtone Frog's Genitals Deemed OK for British TV

Hamma · 2005-02-02, 09:51 AM

http://story.news.yahoo.com/news?tmp...a_crazyfrog_dc

LONDON (Reuters) - Despite complaints from 60 people, Britain's advertising regulators said on Wednesday there is nothing inappropriate about the genitals of an animated frog whose high-pitched squeals are sold as a mobile phone ringtone.

Television adverts of the motorcycle-riding Crazy Frog, who is drawn with a broad smile and a tiny penis, run frequently on British television, amusing, baffling and annoying viewers.

"While unusual for an animated model of this type to be shown with genitalia, no sexual or inappropriate references were made about its anatomy," the UK's Advertising Standards Authority said.

Twenty-two people complained they were worried children might see the advertising, which also promotes screen savers and mobile videos. Five parents said they were embarrassed by questions their children had asked.

Other viewers simply found the commercial annoying and thought it was shown too often.

"We appreciate that the frequent broadcast of the same, or similar commercials can be annoying to some viewers," the ASA said. "However, it is for the advertiser and broadcaster to decide how often a particular advertisement is shown."

Because the ads contain a text number to place an order, they are barred from being shown during children's programs, and the ASA said there were no reports of children being concerned by the advert.

The ads were created by Germany's Lorena Medienagentur GmbH for Jamba! AG, trading as Jamster.

wtf?

Fragmatic · 2005-02-02, 09:56 AM

I haven't seen this on TV

Ivan · 2005-02-02, 10:02 AM

I see that ad all the time here. It's getting very annoying to tell you the truth. At first I thought it was a tail, but later realized what it really was.

MattxMosh · 2005-02-02, 10:44 AM

Wow.

There should be more commercials like that. They would force parents to get thier kids away from the TV and actually parent.

MrPaul · 2005-02-02, 11:22 AM

That is THE MOST ANNOYING advert ever. More so than Halifax's adverts..!

http://www.funny-funny-pictures.com/insanity/

Skip the crap, then the annoying "byyyerrmmm" voice is what the frog says. It's perhaps the oldest thing on the internet. But normally it's used in conjunction with Michael Schumachers Ferrari.

Maybe the original voice can sue?

Fragmatic · 2005-02-02, 07:19 PM

Originally Posted by MrPaul

That is THE MOST ANNOYING advert ever. More so than Halifax's adverts..!

http://www.funny-funny-pictures.com/insanity/

Skip the crap, then the annoying "byyyerrmmm" voice is what the frog says. It's perhaps the oldest thing on the internet. But normally it's used in conjunction with Michael Schumachers Ferrari.

Maybe the original voice can sue?

It's not ripped, in fact the "insanity test" was a rip. What you see on the ad is the original, I used to have a video of it.

I believe it was made by the guys who are making yeah! the movie -

http://www.yeahthemovie.de/

NightWalker XI · 2005-02-02, 11:24 AM

I think its funny

hazzer2007 · 2005-02-02, 01:26 PM

I hate it. Its so annoying, should be baned all together.

I haven't seen this on TV

Strygun · 2005-02-02, 04:59 PM

why has no one posted a video or picture of this commerical yet?

Ivan · 2005-02-02, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Strygun

why has no one posted a video or picture of this commerical yet?

try this...
http://www.visit4info.com/details.cf...lad&startrow=1

hazzer2007 · 2005-02-02, 05:47 PM

this is the sound (not the pic)

http://www.amishdonkey.com/insanity-test.php

and its just some stupid frog petending to be on a motorbike

hazzer2007 · 2005-02-12, 11:09 AM

Just saw a recent advert, they have block out is privet parts

Fragmatic · 2005-02-12, 11:20 AM

Originally Posted by hazzer2007

Just saw a recent advert, they have block out is privet parts

You got a Virgin Megastore near you?

Go take a look in the T-Shirt section.

MrPaul · 2005-02-12, 03:39 PM

Originally Posted by Fragmatic

You got a Virgin Megastore near you?

Go take a look in the T-Shirt section.

The Annoying Thing :P

They're in every music store near me (that's part of a chain, that is) ... quite sad really.

Fragmatic · 2005-02-12, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by MrPaul

The Annoying Thing :P

They're in every music store near me (that's part of a chain, that is) ... quite sad really.

Yup, genitals an all.

I might get one and run around the high street screaming "MY TSHIRT HAS GENITALS!"

I've already been banned from there for 24 hours enough times thanks to the antisocial behaviour act.

Sad thing is, it's just because I hang around and talk to my friends, unlike the numerous chavs who run round the place trying to cause havok. Sodding rediculous.