Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Aircrew Forums > Rotorheads
Reload this Page >

Dick Smith gets offside with the authorities

Wikiposts
Search
Rotorheads A haven for helicopter professionals to discuss the things that affect them

Dick Smith gets offside with the authorities

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 23rd Jan 2013, 17:36
  #1 (permalink)  
Thread Starter
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: New Zealand
Posts: 956
Received 3 Likes on 1 Post
Dick Smith gets offside with the authorities

Yes, one of our finest has had a run in with the government.

Nothing aviation related - it's the fun police he's managed to upset:

This ad, for his Aussie food, has been given a slap by the censor for being too saucy:

Dick Smith ad ruled too rude - world - business | Stuff.co.nz

I just about pissed my pants laughing. Priceless.

I'm afraid I also have to admit: I love Dick!
krypton_john is offline  
Old 23rd Jan 2013, 18:30
  #2 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: London/Atlanta
Posts: 446
Received 13 Likes on 10 Posts
Dick

Good to see something lighthearted after the last 7 days! Well done
nomorehelosforme is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2013, 07:36
  #3 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Aug 2000
Location: Liverpool based Geordie, so calm down, calm down kidda!!
Age: 60
Posts: 2,051
Likes: 0
Received 17 Likes on 6 Posts
I like Dick!
jayteeto is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2013, 08:03
  #4 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Aug 1999
Location: Gold Coast, Australia
Age: 75
Posts: 4,379
Received 24 Likes on 14 Posts
Here is the 'offending' advert: how soft can Commercial Advice be to give it a restrictive rating, especially considering the cr@p they let through in the name of gummint advertising?



For those living in brass monkey weather, Australia Day has brought out an annual series of very amusing "Eat Lamb" adverts which is referred to by Dick when he chucks away the photo of Sam Kekovic, the Lambassador. Bit of a local joke, but may I say in all honesty: I like Dick
John Eacott is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2013, 10:04
  #5 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Australia
Posts: 372
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Aussie English

Strewth, John E. I thought it would have been a higher priority to explain the term "a dead dingo's donger". Yes, dear readers, it really does refer to a certain part of an Australian native dog's male appendage, which has a reputation for being very dry.

I think Dick was very clever and got a ton of free advertising space on the current affair shows. Amazing that they didn't beep out any of it yet it is banned???

Reminds me of the old story about a company called Dickens who made a great cider. The adverts had many a young lady stating that they could not get through the day without partaking of their beverage. (You work it out.)

I'll get my coat and hat now.

Blakmax
blakmax is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2013, 10:11
  #6 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Apr 1998
Location: Mesopotamos
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Hehehe, this ad is so Australian it should have been narrated by Jack Thompson.

"I like Mr Dicks", I even like his OZEMite now which tastes more like a spread than the current Aussie icon.
cattletruck is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2013, 11:32
  #7 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: Australia
Age: 47
Posts: 728
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Go Dick!. Met him a few times. I like political incorrectness!

I have many of his products on my shelf, it costs me more however id rather support our local manufacturers than ****e imports.

Sorry for thread creep.

Dick has a nice 109s also

Last edited by belly tank; 24th Jan 2013 at 11:36.
belly tank is offline  
Old 24th Jan 2013, 15:27
  #8 (permalink)  
 
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Downeast
Age: 75
Posts: 18,290
Received 518 Likes on 216 Posts
Dickless Comedian's Material just isn't as funny.

Last edited by SASless; 24th Jan 2013 at 15:29.
SASless is offline  

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are Off
Pingbacks are Off
Refbacks are Off



Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.