3.29.2010

VicRoads, don't be a dickhead

VicRoads (The transportation authority of Victoria in Australia) recently put up a series of "viral" Youtube vids to promote safe driving. Problem is, I reckon it reinforces negative stereotypes more than it promotes safe driving.



According to Tim Pallas, the Victorian Roads Minister,The Victorian Government are standing by these ads because they claim that this campaigne allows them to successfully grab the attention of their target audience, teenage drivers. Mr. Pallas suggests that, shocking language and stereotypes are necessary in order to communicate with teenagers.

Well, Mr. Pallas, do you think all Victorian teens are a bunch of idiots? Do you think so highly of the intellectual capacity of Victorian youth because of the stellar education they receive from the Victorian education system? Is the promulgating the bullying of gingers, emos and asians a fair price to pay for saving lives on the road?



When you put something on the internet, the whole world is going to see it (except for China), not just the dickhead, party-crashing Victorian teens. Stop trying to show off just how backward your country is, and start realising that there is no way you can eliminate hoon culture as long as adult bogan behaviour is celebrated.

No comments:

Post a Comment