Crown Paints advert triggers complaints of misogyny and sexism
by Mark Brown North of England correspondent from World news | The Guardian on (#62J8J)
Watchdog considering whether to investigate after receiving 150 complaints over Hannah and Dave ad
What was meant to be a lighthearted TV advert for paint has become mired in a misogyny and sexism row with 150 complaints made to the advertising watchdog.
The Crown Paints advert tells the story of Hannah and Dave who met at an illegal rave four years ago, have settled down and are expecting a baby. It features them painting the spare room with a chorus of two dozen imaginary singers on their paint roller telling the couple's story.
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