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You know those ads for Trix breakfast cereal? They have a cartoon rabbit that wants to try the cereal, but the kids won't let him. They tell him "Silly rabbit, Trix are for kids." Am I the only one who finds those ads revolting? They encourage unkindness and cruelty. I feel so bad for the rabbit. All he wants to do is try some Trix. What's wrong with that?

And on top of that, those ads perpetuate the idea of class privilege, too. The idea that only certain groups in society should have access to certain things is totally outdated. Saying something like "Trix are just for kids" goes completely against the concept of equality.

Don't even get me started on those Lucky Charms ads with the cartoon leprechaun. They encourage stealing, not to mention bigotry against the Irish.
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I'm in agreement with you. I always thought those commercials to be terrible concepts created by small-minded, boorish people.

I do remember reading about how there once was a commercial campaign in which the rabbit finally got to have his Trix. I would like to have seen that.

As far as the Lucky Charms leprechaun, I think it's just a bad stereotype.

Interesting Topic! Thanks for sharing.

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I'm in agreement with you. I always thought those commercials to be terrible concepts created by small-minded, boorish people.

I do remember reading about how there once was a commercial campaign in which the rabbit finally got to have his Trix. I would like to have seen that.

As far as the Lucky Charms leprechaun, I think it's just a bad stereotype.

Interesting Topic! Thanks for sharing.
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And they never let the cookie crook eat his cereal Cookie Crisp. :(



Howard
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It was a differnet case for cookie crook because he use to steal cereal from the kiddies and so there was a reason why the cookie cop wouldn't give him any cookie crisp.  The situation with the Trix rabbit is just abuse! It's becasue he's a rabbit and kids are angry at him because he didn't bring them any easter goodies on easter. And so for centuries they've been rebelling against him.

The story behind The Lucky Charms is a mystery, but I heard that the Cocoa puffs bird wanted the lucky charms all for himself  >:(  

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How about Fred and Barney? They'd be fighting over a silly bowl of cereal and Barney'd be screaming at him cause he stole his box and after that they'd make up.


Howard
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No, they're just angry because kids refuse to eat their cereal. And Barney figures they don't have a chance and so they have to argue with each other becasue it's all they have left to do.   ;D

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I'm in agreement with you. I always thought those commercials to be terrible concepts created by small-minded, boorish people.

I do remember reading about how there once was a commercial campaign in which the rabbit finally got to have his Trix. I would like to have seen that.

As far as the Lucky Charms leprechaun, I think it's just a bad stereotype.

Interesting Topic! Thanks for sharing.
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Hear, hear!

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Why are they stereotyping, and why is it bigotry against the Irish?  Why is it cruelty to animals?  It's a freaking commercial plot people.  They're CARTOONS.





This is too funny.

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I'm with you.   Lighten up, people!  Equality for cartoon rabbits and Irish folklore ??? ::)  Some people will find anything to complain about.

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I'm with you.   Lighten up, people!  Equality for cartoon rabbits and Irish folklore ??? ::)  Some people will find anything to complain about.
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These forums are here for people to express their thoughts and opinions, whether popular or not, silly or downright nuts.

One can either choose to express themselves in an objective manner, whether agreeing or disagreeing, without the unnecessary emotionalism which could potentially cause insult to other posters and/or sound like a whine.

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These forums are here for people to express their thoughts and opinions, whether popular or not, silly or downright nuts.

One can either choose to express themselves in an objective manner, whether agreeing or disagreeing, without the unnecessary emotionalism which could potentially cause insult to other posters and/or sound like a whine.
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I apologize.  I was expressing MY opinion and did not mean to offend anyone.  I won't answer the posts I don't have anything nice to say about anymore.