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People complain about some funny things ... and you need look no further than the decisions of the Advertising Standards Authority for proof. To wit:

DECISION 03/256 - ROCHE PRODUCTS NEW ZEALAND - XENICAL:
"The advertisement showed a gathering of people celebrating their weight loss by burning their 'old' clothing on a bonfire. The Complainant objected 'to the burning of, apparently good clothing ...'. Complaint not accepted."

DECISION 03/252 - NOVUS WINDSCREEN REPAIR:
"The jingle in the advertisement said 'Show us your crack!' as it showed windscreens being cracked. The Complainant said 'Show us your crack!' was snide innuendo referring to female genitalia, and was offensive. Complaint not accepted."

DECISION 03/231 - CS COMPANY - LACOSTE:
"The advertisement for 'Dawn' fragrance for men showed an agile young man spring out of bed, revealing his naked back. The Complainants found the advertisement offensive and indecent. Complaint not accepted."

Once again conclusive evidence that despite what you may think, people really do having nothing better to do with their days.
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