No joke: UK comedian told to remove hot dog from subway poster over junk food ban
Time:2024-05-08 00:15:04 Source:worldViews(143)
LONDON (AP) — On the London Underground, hot dogs are no joking matter.
Comedian Ed Gamble has been ordered to change a subway station poster campaign for his new standup show because the image of a hot dog violated the transit network’s ban on junk food advertising.
The poster for the show, “Hot Diggity Dog,” showed a mustard- and ketchup-smeared Gamble beside a half-eaten hot dog on a plate.
A bemused Gamble replaced the wiener with a cucumber, and the poster was approved.
Gamble, who is diabetic and co-hosts the “Off Menu” food podcast, said he could see the point of the ad rules, which are intended to help curb obesity in children.
“But the new posters promote something way more harmful — the idea that cucumbers pair well with ketchup and mustard,” he said.
Gamble isn’t complaining about the extra publicity the case has generated.
Previous:Agricultural Bank of China sees loan increase of 1.2 trln yuan in Q1
Next:Husband of Florida woman missing in Spain is charged with her disappearance
You may also like
- At least 10 casualties reported in a hospital knife attack in China
- Hong Kong Customs busts largest gold
- Four people charged in the case of 2 women missing from Oklahoma
- 6 North Sea nations to jointly protect offshore infrastructure
- Russia defends veto of UN resolution to prohibit nukes in outer space
- Gang violence takes toll on Haiti health facilities: UN
- Rescued man from Kinmen fabricates false occupational info: Spokesperson
- Giving China's treasures a modern touch
- Bugging equipment found in room where Polish government was to meet