To the overly-militant, racist, 1960′s mentality havin’, Black Panther wannabe Gar Heard…
Do you realize you just turned a once-civil debate on racism into a flame war? What are you trying to prove by calling names and passing judgement on one’s Blackness? That you’re “Blacker” than someone else because they laughed a commercial with a slang-tongued squirrel on it? Is that not ridculous? I mean, Black people aren’t the only people that talk with that kind of urban accent. I’m really amazed at your “Black Pride”. Given that this is a discussion on video games and racism, I hope you don’t own games like Grand Theft Auto, or Midnight Club. That will throw your entire racism argument out the window and make you a hypocrite.
It’s up to you whether you want to waste your time pickin’ apart this argument because I’m not coming back up on here. I was just so amazed by your closed-mindedness that I felt inclined to say something. With that, I hereby give you permission to stoop to the level of criticizing my blackness and gettin’ me with your best racial insults, if that will make you feel better and more “proud” of your Blackness…
have a good day
Gamer-X / January 19, 2006, 11:55 PM
wow – the shiznit is on fire up in here… (and burning shit stinks) Yes the comercials do have racial overtones. If you’re offended – please do write a detailed letter to SONY and send it to your local news stations and newspapers. (post the letter here too) If you’re not offended then it’s probably because you’re de-sensitized. Either way -the commericials are funny as hell and they will stick in your mind for a long long time. Did anyone research who created the commercials ? Was it a minority owned and operated production firm ??? If it was – then shame on them… If it isn’t then – damn… ya’ll got us good this time… laughing with us, my azz…
ofend this / January 20, 2006, 10:44 PM
i can’t post… i’m playin’ nut!
ok i’ll post anyway… this is the best marketing idea ever! let see here… you have two squirrel’s of black ethnicity or two hair balls aparently from mexico. people think what they want… but it starts talks, laughter and forums… hmm… is there anyone who doesn’t know of this product yet?
i’m sorry for all you lonely ppl out there that think bashing a commercial because you feel it’s a media hate crime is going to earn you a pat on the back… it won’t. just deal with it and laugh! i haven’t heard one black or hispanic person whine or cry about this commercial. they laugh just as hard as i do. has sony recieved any law suits on this matter? not that i know of.if they have let me know so i can talk smack about the pussies that think getting money is going to change anything. basically… if you don’t like it, fine… but leave racism out of it. and yeah i think it was a japanese guy that created this commercial. i give HIM a pat on the back!
*PAT PAT* good job man! here’s to you! keep up the good work! HELLZ YEAH!
black ppl and hispanics buy shit too… why not have etnic over tones… i’m half korean and white… i think i’m going to be offended that there are not any korean overtones in these commercials. oh wait… i almost forgot… I DON’T CARE!!!
Tennessee Representative / January 22, 2006, 7:42 AM
I wish all you dumbass jigs would shut the hell up and quit complaining. IT’S A FUCKING COMMERCIAL! This is why folks still call yall niggers cause you are! There’s blacks & theres niggers! Niggers are the ones that bitch about everything! It is a damn commercial laugh and shut the fuck up you stupid drama-startin monkeys! If they wanted it to be racist they would made it ghetto talkin monkeys!
Hey, keep in mind you are on a public forum and want to stick to a non-insulting behavior. If not I will moderate your comments.
Thanks, Nader
Gamer-X / January 22, 2006, 12:42 PM
Obviously Tenn Rep is a very proud racist. I almost have pity for the close minded neaderthal… almost. (oh btw T.R. – your kind falls (or gets pushed) off the evolutionary ladder eventually)
Blue Frogs / January 26, 2006, 9:10 PM
The Sony ad campaign (using rats, squirrels, dustballs) is unique, creative and entertaining. The use of animals is unexpected and memorable. It is true that there are stereotypes used in these ads but they do not seem to be used maliciously. The use of various accents seems to be their way of using this style of humor without singling out any one group in particular. What is the difference between these accents and the accents of the characters in Finding Nemo?
This is a product targeted toward younger people and they would likely view these ads as humorous. Sony seems to have done a good job trying to attract and relate to their target market. These commercials can be seen on Comedy Central. Compared to the content of the CC programming, this humor is pretty mild. People should not read too much into these commercials.
The controversy is actually an added bonus for Sony. The more people debate this the more “bang for the buck†they are getting for their ad dollars. These ads get people talking and this kind of buzz is good for Sony and for PSP sales.
Criticisms of this ad campaign concerning the message include:
1. Level of understanding. Would kids understand the concept of portability of the product from viewing these commercials or just pay attention to the characters? 2. More information about what the product can do is needed. Sony may have focused a little bit too much on the humor and not the product.
koolbreez4 / February 1, 2006, 6:45 PM
Im a black man and I dont think those commercials are racist at all, I think there very funny and creative. People like Shell and others are stuck in a bubble and only see one way there making a big deal out of a 30 sec commercial wha wha wha its racist, please SHUT UP. But I bet those people are the first ones on the ground laughing when a show like In Livin Color or Comic View starts making fun of white people. Its comedy people relax, racism will never end so deal with it and if something like a commercial bothers you its time to see a doctor, fast.
koolbreez4 / February 1, 2006, 7:04 PM
To Tennessee Rep. In a strange way I agree with you, there are blacks and there are niggas. And there are white people and double-wide trailer park trash whose extended vocabulary is calling black people jigs and monkeys, i surprized you can hook up a computer where you are I mean there cant possably that many power resources in the middle of the woods can there, I would’nt know I dont go to places where we can open our front door and step into our neighbors house and say things like “hey the only thing I know how to say is nigger, monkey, jig” (redneck accient) I dont know whatever I feel bad for some people like that because people like that would NEVER confront someone of a different race and say something like that to there face. Its very easy to say it on the computer. I am so proud that mother did’nt raise me to hate people for no reason it just makes you look so stupid and that goes for all races not just Mr Tenn.
xxfallingup13xx / February 3, 2006, 1:24 AM
i luv the commercials there so stupid there funny, keep it up
bob / February 18, 2006, 4:23 AM
the commercials are racist if your fucking stupid.
Phayln Angel / February 22, 2006, 9:03 PM
WHAAAAAAAA?!!?!? I am an African Amarican Male and I can see both sides of your argument, however….that shit is funny dog!!!!! HELLZ YEAH!!!!!!!
Crumb / March 27, 2006, 10:59 PM
Tennesse Rep’s comments reminds me of a chris rock routine i saw on tv. Anyonew seen it online anywher?
mike blaze / March 30, 2006, 10:10 PM
come on peole. the only reason racism is still around is cause people make problems when something is a “stereotype”. listen im latino and i like rice and beans, my friends are black and they all like fried chicken, and my white friends cant dance. SO WHAT!!!!!! the adds are really funny and thats what they were trying to do. great job guys i would like to see more of these adds in the future. my favorite one is the “id hit that” one. if anyone knows how to get that clip and put it on a myspace page please let me know. oh yeah, chinease women cant drive cars!!!!!!! peace out!!!!!
MizuKagami / March 31, 2006, 12:14 AM
What about the new one where they’re like, “I’d hit that! I’d hit that, too!”
Sam / April 13, 2006, 7:38 PM
Those are like the “I am the wolfman”-ad was for the PS2, expect without any creativity. American generalizations and stereotypes used to supposedly turn everything edgy and humorous. I’m sorry, but those are some of the most painfully unfunny ads I’ve ever seen.
I bet that the assholes in Sony’s marketing thought that it’d be hilarious to have MTV-esque language embedded into those, so as to make them seem edgy. It doesn’t work. Well, except on like 99% of the American populace it seems, but that’s no surprise considering America and its culture as a whole.
I’m just glad that that 1% is still alive and kicking, and not staying quiet.
shell n gar should just go kill themselves for bein douschebag hypocrites. who cares if ur offended cuz ur a pussy? whether the ppl that made these commercials made them to offend or not, it doesnt matter. If u are offended, go kill yourself. if not, good for you. IM me @ wswbauer on AIM if u wanna talk. later.
PSP is great, commercials suck azz / August 14, 2006, 2:30 AM
The PSP commercials are absolutely the worst piece of crap on the face of the earth. I can’t believe Sony is stupid enough to allow such garbage to get any air time whatsoever.
Everytime I see those commercials, I just switch the channel. It’s truly disppointing too since the PSP is such a great product.
Threepwood / January 18, 2006, 7:13 AM
YEAH FREE THE SQUIRELLS!!
Cliff B. / January 18, 2006, 7:15 AM
To the overly-militant, racist, 1960′s mentality havin’, Black Panther wannabe Gar Heard…
Do you realize you just turned a once-civil debate on racism into a flame war? What are you trying to prove by calling names and passing judgement on one’s Blackness? That you’re “Blacker” than someone else because they laughed a commercial with a slang-tongued squirrel on it? Is that not ridculous? I mean, Black people aren’t the only people that talk with that kind of urban accent. I’m really amazed at your “Black Pride”. Given that this is a discussion on video games and racism, I hope you don’t own games like Grand Theft Auto, or Midnight Club. That will throw your entire racism argument out the window and make you a hypocrite.
It’s up to you whether you want to waste your time pickin’ apart this argument because I’m not coming back up on here. I was just so amazed by your closed-mindedness that I felt inclined to say something. With that, I hereby give you permission to stoop to the level of criticizing my blackness and gettin’ me with your best racial insults, if that will make you feel better and more “proud” of your Blackness…
have a good day
Gamer-X / January 19, 2006, 11:55 PM
wow – the shiznit is on fire up in here… (and burning shit stinks)
Yes the comercials do have racial overtones.
If you’re offended – please do write a detailed letter to SONY and send it to your local news stations and newspapers. (post the letter here too)
If you’re not offended then it’s probably because you’re de-sensitized.
Either way -the commericials are funny as hell and they will stick in your mind for a long long time.
Did anyone research who created the commercials ?
Was it a minority owned and operated production firm ???
If it was – then shame on them…
If it isn’t then – damn… ya’ll got us good this time…
laughing with us, my azz…
ofend this / January 20, 2006, 10:44 PM
i can’t post… i’m playin’ nut!
ok i’ll post anyway… this is the best marketing idea ever! let see here… you have two squirrel’s of black ethnicity or two hair balls aparently from mexico. people think what they want… but it starts talks, laughter and forums… hmm… is there anyone who doesn’t know of this product yet?
i’m sorry for all you lonely ppl out there that think bashing a commercial because you feel it’s a media hate crime is going to earn you a pat on the back… it won’t. just deal with it and laugh! i haven’t heard one black or hispanic person whine or cry about this commercial. they laugh just as hard as i do. has sony recieved any law suits on this matter? not that i know of.if they have let me know so i can talk smack about the pussies that think getting money is going to change anything. basically… if you don’t like it, fine… but leave racism out of it. and yeah i think it was a japanese guy that created this commercial. i give HIM a pat on the back!
*PAT PAT* good job man! here’s to you! keep up the good work! HELLZ YEAH!
black ppl and hispanics buy shit too… why not have etnic over tones… i’m half korean and white… i think i’m going to be offended that there are not any korean overtones in these commercials. oh wait… i almost forgot… I DON’T CARE!!!
Tennessee Representative / January 22, 2006, 7:42 AM
I wish all you dumbass jigs would shut the hell up and quit complaining. IT’S A FUCKING COMMERCIAL! This is why folks still call yall niggers cause you are! There’s blacks & theres niggers! Niggers are the ones that bitch about everything! It is a damn commercial laugh and shut the fuck up you stupid drama-startin monkeys! If they wanted it to be racist they would made it ghetto talkin monkeys!
Nader / January 22, 2006, 7:53 AM
Hey, keep in mind you are on a public forum and want to stick to a non-insulting behavior.
If not I will moderate your comments.
Thanks,
Nader
Gamer-X / January 22, 2006, 12:42 PM
Obviously Tenn Rep is a very proud racist.
I almost have pity for the close minded neaderthal… almost.
(oh btw T.R. – your kind falls (or gets pushed) off the evolutionary ladder eventually)
Blue Frogs / January 26, 2006, 9:10 PM
The Sony ad campaign (using rats, squirrels, dustballs) is unique, creative and entertaining. The use of animals is unexpected and memorable. It is true that there are stereotypes used in these ads but they do not seem to be used maliciously. The use of various accents seems to be their way of using this style of humor without singling out any one group in particular. What is the difference between these accents and the accents of the characters in Finding Nemo?
This is a product targeted toward younger people and they would likely view these ads as humorous. Sony seems to have done a good job trying to attract and relate to their target market. These commercials can be seen on Comedy Central. Compared to the content of the CC programming, this humor is pretty mild. People should not read too much into these commercials.
The controversy is actually an added bonus for Sony. The more people debate this the more “bang for the buck†they are getting for their ad dollars. These ads get people talking and this kind of buzz is good for Sony and for PSP sales.
Criticisms of this ad campaign concerning the message include:
1. Level of understanding. Would kids understand the concept of portability of the product from viewing these commercials or just pay attention to the characters?
2. More information about what the product can do is needed. Sony may have focused a little bit too much on the humor and not the product.
koolbreez4 / February 1, 2006, 6:45 PM
Im a black man and I dont think those commercials are racist at all, I think there very funny and creative. People like Shell and others are stuck in a bubble and only see one way there making a big deal out of a 30 sec commercial wha wha wha its racist, please SHUT UP. But I bet those people are the first ones on the ground laughing when a show like In Livin Color or Comic View starts making fun of white people. Its comedy people relax, racism will never end so deal with it and if something like a commercial bothers you its time to see a doctor, fast.
koolbreez4 / February 1, 2006, 7:04 PM
To Tennessee Rep. In a strange way I agree with you, there are blacks and there are niggas. And there are white people and double-wide trailer park trash whose extended vocabulary is calling black people jigs and monkeys, i surprized you can hook up a computer where you are I mean there cant possably that many power resources in the middle of the woods can there, I would’nt know I dont go to places where we can open our front door and step into our neighbors house and say things like “hey the only thing I know how to say is nigger, monkey, jig” (redneck accient) I dont know whatever I feel bad for some people like that because people like that would NEVER confront someone of a different race and say something like that to there face. Its very easy to say it on the computer. I am so proud that mother did’nt raise me to hate people for no reason it just makes you look so stupid and that goes for all races not just Mr Tenn.
xxfallingup13xx / February 3, 2006, 1:24 AM
i luv the commercials there so stupid there funny, keep it up
bob / February 18, 2006, 4:23 AM
the commercials are racist if your fucking stupid.
Phayln Angel / February 22, 2006, 9:03 PM
WHAAAAAAAA?!!?!? I am an African Amarican Male and I can see both sides of your argument, however….that shit is funny dog!!!!! HELLZ YEAH!!!!!!!
Crumb / March 27, 2006, 10:59 PM
Tennesse Rep’s comments reminds me of a chris rock routine i saw on tv. Anyonew seen it online anywher?
mike blaze / March 30, 2006, 10:10 PM
come on peole. the only reason racism is still around is cause people make problems when something is a “stereotype”. listen im latino and i like rice and beans, my friends are black and they all like fried chicken, and my white friends cant dance. SO WHAT!!!!!! the adds are really funny and thats what they were trying to do. great job guys i would like to see more of these adds in the future. my favorite one is the “id hit that” one. if anyone knows how to get that clip and put it on a myspace page please let me know. oh yeah, chinease women cant drive cars!!!!!!! peace out!!!!!
MizuKagami / March 31, 2006, 12:14 AM
What about the new one where they’re like, “I’d hit that! I’d hit that, too!”
Sam / April 13, 2006, 7:38 PM
Those are like the “I am the wolfman”-ad was for the PS2, expect without any creativity. American generalizations and stereotypes used to supposedly turn everything edgy and humorous. I’m sorry, but those are some of the most painfully unfunny ads I’ve ever seen.
I bet that the assholes in Sony’s marketing thought that it’d be hilarious to have MTV-esque language embedded into those, so as to make them seem edgy. It doesn’t work. Well, except on like 99% of the American populace it seems, but that’s no surprise considering America and its culture as a whole.
I’m just glad that that 1% is still alive and kicking, and not staying quiet.
Hells Yeah / June 7, 2006, 7:41 PM
Hells Yeah
Constabl cock / August 7, 2006, 1:46 AM
shell n gar should just go kill themselves for bein douschebag hypocrites. who cares if ur offended cuz ur a pussy? whether the ppl that made these commercials made them to offend or not, it doesnt matter. If u are offended, go kill yourself. if not, good for you. IM me @ wswbauer on AIM if u wanna talk. later.
PSP is great, commercials suck azz / August 14, 2006, 2:30 AM
The PSP commercials are absolutely the worst piece of crap on the face of the earth. I can’t believe Sony is stupid enough to allow such garbage to get any air time whatsoever.
Everytime I see those commercials, I just switch the channel.
It’s truly disppointing too since the PSP is such a great product.
Ericka / October 27, 2009, 1:44 AM
those squirrels are awesome. i love them