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The Week Trending - What Was So Offensive About Tampax's Banned TV Ad?

A TV advert for Tampax has been banned after 84 complaints were made to the Advertising Standards Au...
Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:06 PM - 31 Jul 2020



The Last Word With Matt Cooper

The Week Trending - What Was So Offensive About Tampax's Banned TV Ad?

Sarah Stacey
Sarah Stacey

5:06 PM - 31 Jul 2020

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A TV advert for Tampax has been banned after 84 complaints were made to the Advertising Standards Authority of Ireland.

The ad, which discussed how tampons should be inserted without causing discomfort, was accused of being offensive and over-descriptive. These complaints were upheld by the ASAI.

Other complaints, which were not upheld, claimed that the ad was demeaning to women, contained sexual innuendo or was unsuitable for children.

Brianna Parkins and Donal O'Donoghue joined us for The Week Trending to discuss this and some of the other stories making headlines.

The Week Trending - What Was So Offensive About Tampax's Banned TV Ad?

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