Wednesday, November 05, 2008



Coca Cola must not defend itself from its critics

Update on a story of Oct 17:
"A controversial advertising campaign in which Australian actor Kerry Armstrong claims Coca-Cola is not unhealthy, is facing the axe. The future of the so-called "myth-busting" print advertisement will be decided by the Advertising Standards Bureau next month.

Health campaigners are also planning a formal complaint to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, alleging the ads are factually misleading. They are objecting to Armstrong's claims that Coca-Cola does not make you fat, rot your teeth or is it packed with caffeine.

"When I was asked to speak out in favour of one of the world's largest brands, Coca-Cola, it became clear that it was surrounded by all kinds of myths and conjecture," the Lantana and SeaChange star says in the full-page ad. "Now that I've found out what's myth and what isn't, it's good to know that our family can continue to enjoy one of our favourite drinks....

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4 comments:

Anonymous said...

Let's see:

Proven statistics on Cancer rates from smoking cigarettes, yet people continue to smoke.

Proven statistics on how a poor diet can lead to obesity, yet people continue to gain weight.

Proven statistics that more people die each year from auto accidents than gun accidents, yet people continue to drive cars.

Myths busted about Coca-Cola. Do you really think it'll change people's cola preference?

Anonymous said...

I don't smoke.

I'm not obese.

I don't drive in cars.

I don't drink Coke.

I guess I'm not going to die.

Anonymous said...

grainwale:
The radio waves emitted by your computer are killing you.

Anonymous said...

Have you ever eaten a pickle? I hear every single person who has ever eaten a pickle will die.