Toyota pulls new Hilux ad after it was slammed on social media (by vegans) for depicting animals gla - Polidicks

[QUOTE]A new Toyota Hilux commercial which attracted backlash on social media will no longer be screened, effective immediately. Toyota New Zealand made the announcement on Sunday saying the decision reflected feedback from members of the public who had been offended. In the ad, animals are shown to look forward to death at the hands of hunters if it means they get to ride on the back of a Hilux. [/QUOTE] [url]http://www.stuff.co.nz/motoring/75304848/Toyota-pulls-ad-after-it-was-slammed-on-social-media-for-depicting-animals-glad-to-be-killed[/url] Link to the Toyota Facebook page where you can see people that are not happy. [url]https://www.facebook.com/ToyotaNZ/[/url] Here is the video in question. [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP-aSB383cE[/media]

I wish the new Tacoma looked like that. Hilux is a sexy vehicle. I love Toyota trucks in general.

I'm not sure why you're upset with the vegans for voicing their opinion, unless it was done so in an unreasonable manner (such as the restaurant disturbance scenes).

The Hilux used to be the most sold truck in New Zealand for many years but in the past two years the Ford Ranger has claimed that title... [editline]20th December 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=bitches;49354532]I'm not sure why you're upset with the vegans for voicing their opinion, unless it was done so in an unreasonable manner (such as the restaurant disturbance scenes).[/QUOTE] Because vegans will complain about anything when it comes to animals and meat etc.

I don't care for the vegan angle, but I can see why people don't like this ad. The possum essentially committing suicide on the road was creepy.

[QUOTE] TheCommanderNZ 8 minutes ago Go fuck yourself you fucking vegan bitch.• [/QUOTE] Nice Comment :goodjob: really showed those vegans who was the boss. They're entitled to an opinion and are allowed to voice it. While I myself am not particularly bothered by the advertisement I can understand them being upset with it.

[IMG]http://puu.sh/m2beY/1176bce6a1.png[/IMG] Oh hell, OP. Way to make this weird and personal.

[QUOTE=The Commander;49354535]The Hilux used to be the most sold truck in New Zealand for many years but in the past two years the Ford Ranger has claimed that title... [editline]20th December 2015[/editline] Because vegans will complain about anything when it comes to animals and meat etc.[/QUOTE] you're conducting yourself worse than the people you're complaining about [editline]20th December 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=RaxaHax;49354566][img]http://puu.sh/m2beY/1176bce6a1.png[/img] Oh hell, OP.[/QUOTE]

This is so bad I love it

I'm a proud meat eater, but that commercial is dumb. "I have to be killed and eaten, sure, but the majesty of the truck I'm put on more than makes up for it!"

Ok, the animal getting itself ran over was funny as fuck. Screaming oh yeah as they smash it.

[QUOTE=SBD;49354546]I don't care for the vegan angle, but I can see why people don't like this ad. The possum essentially committing suicide on the road was creepy.[/QUOTE] Unlike in Australia where it's protected for some weird reason the possum in New Zealand is a pest that destroys native forests and kills native wildlife. They often stand out in the middle of the road and get dazed by head lights and often get run over and killed. To New Zealanders it's a way of life and I guess from the outside world it would look odd. [QUOTE=~Kiwi~v2;49354592]That's what I was thinking. Really poorly written ad.[/QUOTE] I'll give you that, I think the best Hilux ad was. [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv1d98y7l6w[/media]

[QUOTE=The Commander;49354630]Unlike in Australia where it's protected for some weird reason the possum in New Zealand is a pest that destroys native forests and kills native wildlife. They often stand out in the middle of the road and get dazed by head lights and often get run over and killed. To New Zealanders it's a way of life and I guess from the outside world it would look odd. I'll give you that, I think the best Hilux ad was. [media]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dv1d98y7l6w[/media][/QUOTE] It's protected because they're native.

that commercial was great honestly

[QUOTE=RaxaHax;49354566][IMG]http://puu.sh/m2beY/1176bce6a1.png[/IMG] Oh hell, OP. Way to make this weird and personal.[/QUOTE] I'm not vegetarian/vegan, but I find it funny that they have a reputation for being preachy or pretentious when comments like this get made.

You are more than welcome to come over and take as many back as you want. I always end up shooting them around my house.

animals with human voices begging to be killed in sing-song vegan or no the ads are in pretty bad taste imo

[QUOTE=Swiket;49354648]I'm not vegetarian/vegan, but I find it funny that they have a reputation for being preachy or pretentious when comments like this get made.[/QUOTE] Because I love to stir the pot and get views and replies on videos for ad revenue?

OP words of advice here- Dont mix personal with business on your Youtube channel. Actually you should really just remove your channel and start a new one. You have some terrible comments that really you should be ashamed about being affiliated with. If anyone actually looked into your profile from a business perspective, I would hope they run in the opposite direction seeing how you treat people.

[QUOTE=The Commander;49354649]You are more than welcome to come over and take as many back as you want. I always end up shooting them around my house.[/QUOTE] Oh shit dude I thought you were talking about vegans again. But anyways, I don't know about the ad - I feel like 'people who don't like seeing/thinking about animals getting killed' is a pretty big demographic you don't want to alienate.

[QUOTE=The Commander;49354649]You are more than welcome to come over and take as many back as you want. I always end up shooting them around my house.[/QUOTE] Don't worry, I usually at least shoot one or two whenever I visit relatives.

[QUOTE=RaxaHax;49354566][IMG]http://puu.sh/m2beY/1176bce6a1.png[/IMG] Oh hell, OP. Way to make this weird and personal.[/QUOTE] wow, that guy is crazy that's just taking it way too seriously at least shove it down my throat or something instead, don't waste steak

[QUOTE=Code3Response;49354653]OP words of advice here- Dont mix personal with business on your Youtube channel. Actually you should really just remove your channel and start a new one. You have some terrible comments that really you should be ashamed about being affiliated with. If anyone actually looked into your profile from a business perspective, I would hope they run in the opposite direction seeing how you treat people.[/QUOTE] What business?

You said that you were making money from youtube off ad revenue because you like to stir the pot, I imagine thats the business he was talking about

[QUOTE=The Commander;49354652]Because I love to stir the pot and get views and replies on videos for ad revenue?[/QUOTE] You're not making any significant ad revenue with 420 subscribers and < 200 views on your videos though.

Actually I think he might have been talking about my Aerial drone stuff. Thats more of a hobby thing and done under the table and not a proper business because of silly laws that have been brought in. [editline]20th December 2015[/editline] [QUOTE=Hoffa1337;49354699]You're not making any significant ad revenue with 420 subscribers and < 200 views on your videos though.[/QUOTE] It gets me $100 or so every couple of months, better than nothing. Im sure I've had near 1 million views not 200...

[QUOTE=DJWulf;49354548]Nice Comment :goodjob: really showed those vegans who was the boss. They're entitled to an opinion and are allowed to voice it. While I myself am not particularly bothered by the advertisement I can understand them being upset with it.[/QUOTE] And he's entitled to his opinion and allowed to voice it as such. Don't try to make a point and then immediately contradict it, and that goes for everyone else doing the same dumb shit. Double standards are double standards, period. Just saying. I can see where those on the vegan side of the argument are coming from but really this commercial is a bit towards the strange side to say the least regardless of your meat eating stance. They're all essentially committing suicide, it's fucking out there.

[QUOTE=The Commander;49354701]Actually I think he might have been talking about my Aerial drone stuff. Thats more of a hobby thing and done under the table and not a proper business because of silly laws that have been brought in. [editline]20th December 2015[/editline] It gets me $100 or so every couple of months, better than nothing. Im sure I've had near 1 million views not 200...[/QUOTE] All your stats are tracked so show us a screenshot of your 1 million views please. All videos I saw on your channel had 200-300 views and that's not gonna give you anything more than a few cents if even that.

[QUOTE=LSK;49354713]And he's entitled to his opinion and allowed to voice it as such. Don't try to make a point and then immediately contradict it, and that goes for everyone else doing the same dumb shit. Double standards are double standards, period. Just saying. I can see where those on the vegan side of the argument are coming from but really this commercial is a bit towards the strange side to say the least regardless of your meat eating stance. They're all essentially committing suicide, it's fucking out there.[/QUOTE] I dont see how "Go Fuck yourself you vegan bitch" is an opinion. Edit: Also its not a contradiction of my own opinion. My point is that they are allowed to be upset, I dont have a problem with it but I could understand where they'd be offended. Its a matter of morals and what offends me vs what offends others. I can acknowledge that something is offensive but also not be offended by it. IE: I could watch videos of people being executed by ISIS and not be offended but I can see where some people would be upset.

[QUOTE=LSK;49354713]And he's entitled to his opinion and allowed to voice it as such. Don't try to make a point and then immediately contradict it, and that goes for everyone else doing the same dumb shit. Double standards are double standards, period. Just saying.[/QUOTE] "Go fuck yourself you fucking vegan bitch" isn't an opinion. Edit: Fucking Ninjas