sexism - how do they get away with it?

[liquidspace]

Just eating some Nestle Yorkie cookies (as you do) and on the packet it says Not For Girls - Smudges Lipgloss!
Should I sue for a few million seeing as I am of the female pursuasion?

[Octavius]

They would probably counter-sue you for clearly not following the instructions on their packaging.

[Panic Button]

No, just send them to me next time.

I would be happy to help you stay on the right side of the law.

[liquidspace]

maybe I should sue them for not saying
'eating these will seriously affect the tightness of your waistband'

[Unsureme]

It's only a joke for gods sake!!

[VHG]

Advertisers get round this sort of thing by saying it is an obvious humourous reference and nobody would take it seriously.

A number of TV adverts that use dubious humour in the past have tried this trick (do you remember the pot noodle adverts which said it was the Slag of Snacks).

They got lots of complaints.

http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=L_6GGDhHzKI

[liquidspace]

This was a tongue in cheek post by the way, written with a smirk ;o)