NZed on PC

That's PC as in political correctness, not personal computer. If I have five things I don't like about New Zealand, political correctness will be one of them. And I guess its going to take a couple of blogs to rant on this issue. PC crap as what most kiwis call them.

This morning while driving to work, I heard on the radio that the RAV4 commercial was pulled out. The complaints, seventeen of them, was upheld by Advertising Standards Complaints Board. And you can see the ad here to see for yourself what the hell is wrong it. Reminds me of Michael Douglas and Kathleen Turner in War of the Roses. Or more recently, Brad and Angelina in Mr & Mrs Smiths. The commercial was obviously meant to be funny. With some exaggerations just to be sure you do not take it serously. Well, lo and behold, some killjoy thought otherwise and complained and they got their wishes. Sheezzz ! I like what the other lady said on the radio: "New Zealand is such a nation of whinger".

The gist of their complain is that its not appropriate for kids to see couples hurting each other and fighting over a car. Give me a break, for chrissake ! Kids are not as dumb as these people. I'm sure my kids aren't. I've seen the three stooges when I was a kid and I know then that its not right to poke people their eyes. Or bite someone else's hands. But they sure were funny. In contrast to these pathological complainer. Mind you again, 17 complaints. That's all it took. I would say the number of people who wouldn't mind the ad is way way higher than that. But nope, this is New Zealand. A loud minority trumps the silent majority. Political correctness over common sense.

Some academics are saying this is the result of a nanny state, looking after its people, that has gone overboard. Couldn't agree more. In looking after your welfare they'll decide what's good and bad for you. Little by little they'll take away that decision for you.