October 21st 2024.
Fern Brady's latest comedy tour poster is causing quite a stir. It seems that the Advertising Standards Authority has received some complaints about the poster, with some claiming that it may have violated advertising rules. The poster features a cheeky image of Fern herself, clad in draped Grecian-style clothing. In one hand, she holds a baby, while the other hand squeezes her breast, spraying milk into the mouth of a man lying on the floor.
The poster is definitely eye-catching, with clear religious imagery in the form of a stained glass window featuring the tour title, "I gave you milk to drink." Fern, who is best known for her appearances on panel shows like Taskmaster and 8 out of 10 Cats, took to Instagram to address the complaints. In a video, she sarcastically mentions that "some virgin" has reported her "beautiful" poster to the advertising standards authority. She questions the reasoning behind the complaint, stating that there is nothing wrong with the poster. She even goes as far as to say that the person who complained is not welcome at her upcoming show.
But the controversy doesn't end there. In another social media post, Fern jokes that the complaint must have "Protestant energy" behind it, as a Catholic would have simply referred to it as "The Lactation of St Bernard." She also promotes her upcoming shows in Portsmouth and Brighton, recommending a friend who specializes in prayer card images.
The Advertising Standards Authority has confirmed that a complaint has been launched and they are currently investigating the matter. A spokesperson stated that the complaint was regarding the ad's potential to offend and mock the Christian faith. However, they have not yet made a decision on whether the ad violates UK advertising rules. They plan to release their findings at a later date.
Despite the controversy, Fern's fans have rushed to her defense. Many have pointed out that the poster is actually a clever and humorous homage to a religious painting. One fan even joked that the marketing team should receive a pay increase for their brilliant work. It seems that the majority of people do not find the poster offensive at all.
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