i WOULD have no problem with smokers so long as the smoke didn't harm me either. i have asthma and just being around people who are smoking hurts my lungs more than anything. wanna know how i found out i had asthma? i spent the night in my dad's basement where he was smoking and i had and asthma attack. its a habit that hurts not just you but everyone around you.
If you don't know smoking is bad for you by now, where have you been? These ads are really a waste of money. The only people comes out ahead are the companies that make these commercials.
this gen doesnt know the facts. They know is bad but most dont know what it does to them. like bad teath,lung cancer. thats why in most schools their tought how bad smoking is
By the way, does anybody know what company filmed these "truth" ads, and who did the animation? Also, I've heard that Phillip Morris is the face behind The American
Legacy Foundation, who puts out these "Truth" ads. Does anyone know if there's any "truth" to this rumour?
These commercials were filmed by an ad agency called Arnold Worldwide. American Legacy is one of their clients. Phillip Morris has nothing to do with truth. About 10 years ago, all the big tobacco companies lost a huge lawsuit, and the money they had to pay out became the American Legacy Foundation. Truth is the youth anti-smoking part of the foundation. The tobacco companies do have their own "anti youth smoking" materials that are really designed to keep kids smoking. Truth isn't one of them.
You see, I just love anti-smoking ads! Although I believe that both smokers and non-smokers have a right to smoke or to clean air, and I'm not really sure just how effective these ads are, or even if they are effective at all, the thing is I just LOVE anti-smoking ads!!
I love the banjo on this one too! I play the bannjo myself! Sorry to any of you smokers if I come off with an "in-your-face" attitude-I don't mean to-although I'm a non-smoker who doesn't condon smoking, I still think smokers have a right to smoke-and, before anyone deluges me with the facts about the dangers of smoking yes, if you read my previous comment, you'll note that I am aware very well aware of the dangers of tobacco, which is why I've never even tried smoking.
Man, I just want to punch that stupid hippie with the banjo. They shouldn't give Starbucks employees breaks, cause then they go off and do stupid commercials like this one.
I love this ad! Regardless of who put it out, it is telling the truth, and The American Casncer Society, The March of Dimes and countless other health organizations back it up. Smoking mothers are more likely to miscarry and/or have babies with physical and/or mental problems. Plus the fact that there is a connection between smoking and SIDS. Children of smokers are also more prone to colds, pneumonia, bronchitis and other diseases. And the list goes on and on and on....
The tobacco companies are mandated by law to make commercials stating that their products aren't healthy. Truth commercials are made by the companies as their way of giving out the honest fact.
It came in the same time that they had to add a warning on the cartons.
Not exactly. The tobacco companies lost a suit and the money they lost went towards anti-smoking programs, one of which was truth. The tobacco companies have nothing to do with the truth commercials.
but the thing is that this video provokes not only prematures that are suffering from second hand smoke-its also insulting premies in GENERAL! i think the idea of the video is great and enlightening, but to call any premie ugly and scary is a bit distrubing! =/ thats just me...
if i was born to a mom that smoked while carrying me, i would hate her my entire life. would rather have 5 minutes of "relaxing" instead of a healthy child.
This commercial is NOT reaching out to pregnant woman who smoke. Its too late for them. This is to help open the eyes of women that are not yet pregnant so they dont make the same mistake.
Well lets get this straight to all the people who dont understand this commercial they are talking to the tabacco companies and the mothers who smoke.FIRST of all they are talking to the companies because there product is addictive. SECOND of all they talk to the mothers of being stupid because they were smoking while they were pregnant. They werent trying to be mean or ofensive. They understand that some babies come out wrong from mothers that dont smoke. And there saying it in a catchy way
I find this commercial to be extremely offensive. Can you really appeal to pregnant women by singing about how ugly premies are? A lot of very health conscious women give birth to premature babies, and their survival is a blessing. I know the ad is supposed to be using satire to mock the industry, but it lost me at "gerbil."
I was reading the page of the sunny side of truth.. if you look at.. Who are we?.. its so inspiring! those people inform, and they claim that they have saved 100000 lives.. thats amazing!.. i hope i really really hope..that everone read that page..
the sunny side of truth are heros totally..
i dont smoke, but i have lost 3 members of my family for it.
it's actually really clever, all their commericals like this are. i mean think about it, these are catchy and don't they stick in your head more than the "it's like wiping a town off the map" ones don'tthey?
ughhh doooooood im freakin SICK of the commercials and that's cuz im a NON SMOKER im ganna send them a letter saying if u dont stop im ganna start smoking ahahaha
ojuice your a douche bag you know that. these people are trying to get people who ARE smoking to quit and to keep people who AREN'T smoking to stay that way.
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Okay guys, we get it. If you were born premature and your parents didn't do pot, you're offended. Okay. Thanks for telling us. That's not the point of the commercial, okay? The commercial is only a warning to those who are pregnant that drugs can harm (or kill, actually) your baby. So, there. Be warned. (I was born 5 lb 6 ounces, three weeks early. My mom didn't do drugs. I'm not offended.)
Also, I actually believe that it is partly the tobacco company's fault for people abusing drugs. Hear me out, though. I don't believe that it is entirely their fault. I believe that they open an opportunity to buy drugs, which leads to substance abuse. If there is less availability, hypothetically speaking, less abuse would take place. Hypothetically. But that doesn't mean that people who use drugs wouldn't just get them somewhere else. There'd just be less places to get them. My opinion.
Are you kidding me? It's not at all their fault. They did nothing to make you buy their product. Who cares if it's bad? Lets shut down Ford for polluting the Earth. Beat down Pepsi for making people fat. *If they didn't want it, they wouldn't buy it.*
I know nobody really wants to hear my opinion. I just wanted to put it somewhere. I think as it is, people should know that. They don't need a bad commercial to get that point. And if they are really that dumb then perhaps they deserve what they get.
Some people would prefer smaller babies...EPIC LOL!!!!
This is stupid its not the tobacco companies fault-its ur own fault. "the tobacco comany is bad because they make a bad product" Whats next going after pepsi for making ppl obese? Come on. Its not the companies fault that idiots do this stuff espicially when it shows the dangers on the damn box! Stupid hippies.
Good Point, Sir. Some people are smart. They know that smoking is bad for your health. They don't need a bunch of imbeciles in a poorly written ad to tell us that in the most stupid & infantile way that we think they escaped from an mental institution
I read through a lot of these comments and many of you have great points. Before I launch into my feelings on this particular commercial, let me say a few things on my beliefs. I am not out to change the mind of every smoker, but I am all for people who choose to quit. I understand premature birth is a consequence of smoking. I believe it is a service to get the anti smoking message out. I hope this does get someone to think seriously about quitting, for them and their friends, and children.
That's said I disagree that this was handled in the best way possible. Years ago, Truth used the exact same quote in one of their ads. They showed the public pictures of premature and normal weight babies, then closed with the line which would you prefer? That commercial to me had a better approach to the situation, than a set of dancing underweight babies, and shock value lines. I think it is wonderful Truth wishes to try a light hearted approach, but as an underweight baby I was offended.
I love this commercial! Its funny and it warns you about tobacco. Oh and I was one of those small babies! yay me. 6 pounds 2 ounces and 19 inches long!!!! WOOT WOOT!!
Its a funny commercial but you know what? People just dont care. There are women who know they are pregnant and know the dangers yet will continue to smoke. And not only that some women will continue to drink even knowing they are pregnant. And even further, some women will do crack even knowing they are pregnant. Some people just dont care about anything other than themselves. They dont give a damn about their kids.
They give a damn about what feels good to them. Be it drugs such as crack or simply smoking. They dont give a damn about their babies, only getting their next fix which is where i come from when i said they only care about themselves.
folks lets be real hear, enough of the "this is offensive" comments anyone who thinks that is or does believe in harming young "itty bitty babies" and YOU are the ones who are offensive. but hey lets keep killing children, there are too many people in the world anyway right?? why do we have to walk on eggshells for people who are compromising the lives of unborn children? the commercial may be in your face, but perhaps we need someone to be open enough to stand up and say something.
I agree with you there, but instead of killing children and babies, let's convince young adults and teenagers the bad things about having children. That's why I don't want kids.
You wrote that people should teach teens and young adults that having kids is a bad thing. Something along those lines. Personally I think that's rediculous.
Killing came from hating...Oh, I see what you're trying to say. Maybe you're right, maybe convincing people the bad things about children isn't the way to go.
So you are suggesting killing babies? What is wrong with you?
The world is far from being overpopulated. I bet we won't have that problem for 1,000 years, maybe more, and I'm sure we will be on other planets in our solar system by then. No worries.
No, I DON'T WANT TO KILL BABIES AT ALL!!!! I may be the Devil's Daughter, but I don't like killing people! Geez! I'm not going to talk about it anymore! >=(
In repsonse to blue diamond well if the woman lost her baby due to her smoking she deserves to see a commercial as this one. Maybe she will think and not smoke while she is pregnant
SAVE THE BABIES MAN SAVE THEM.Geez whats wrong with this people or should I say the women that are pregnant I mean what idiots r they if they have a child waiting for them n they start to smoke pot thats a disgrace.If I had a child I would take care of it like any other mother who knows the dangers of what a drug could do to ur baby.
That's right! Babies need to be treated as if they have an opinion in the matter. Consider if you had no say in a situation that mattered to you and someone just did it anyways because it's not like you could fight back and say anything. How would you feel? RESPECT should be strated BEFORE birth, they are people too! Treating the life of your unborn chid as an afterthought is disgusting.
While I agree that smoking while pregnant is grossly reckless your argument does nothing to persuade and only brings up an whole different debate on fetal "rights" versus woman's rights.
this iznt just about premature babies. itz about babiez whoz motherz smoke or chew tobacco and so the babies cant develop properly. so unless their baby is small because they did tobacco while pregnant, this isnt very offending to mothers.
i think your missing the point, this is to prevent mothers from taking harmful substances so the baby doesnt have to pay for it, this isnt making fun of anyone's babies and its not offensive to mothers, its informative and may help make healthier babies so the mothers dont have to be scared or worried about it. so what do you find so disgusting about this?
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I understand how some of you might take the spot in a negative way. But I think you have to understand who it's aimed at. I'm sure it was never meant to insult parents of preemies. It's meant to get the attention of those who are too ignorant to pick up a book, newspaper or magazine and figure out that smoking while pregnant is stupid. It's shocking and attention-getting, but if informs a few ignorant people who might not have otherwise received the information, who cares?
They are specifically talking about premature birth caused by Tobacco and how nonchalant the company reacted to proof that their product was causing premature babies. Everyone knows that other factors cause premies. It's not something to get upset about because the commercial was not targeting all premies and they're families.
Actually, the "gerbil" comment was, if you could read deeply into the commercial, a play on the heartlessness of the Tobacco exec that said "Some women would prefer smaller babies".
This commercial was a satirical play on the defense of such a statement, as well as how ludicrous it is to even say such a thing. Hence the hoe-down song about itty bitty babies being more preferable to healthy ones.
I think this commercial hit the hammer on the nail. That's why I like these ads.
this sends a good message to all people && really makes you think...if not ur heartless. it's trying to convey that smoking causes underweight babies so if u take offense to it, then go fuck urself.
I, think this is great ya half the ppl are not goin to under stand but it mens that there are allot of pregnant mothers out there that smoke and noe the cause of it so i do gess that under weight babys r in now
I find this commercial offensive. My son was born premature, no smoking involved. When I see this commercial it makes me angry, not at tobacco companies, but at the producers of these ads. Our son was lucky but I hate to think of how those who were not as lucky must feel. What must a family who lost their child be thinking when they see dancing premature babies? There are better ways than this. to make the point.
My thoughts EXACTLY. I have twins who were born at 28 weeks. They never resembled "gerbils but not as hairy." This ad makes me sick and I've been emailing back and forth with Truth for the past few days about how offensive, insulting, degrading, cruel and heartless this ad is.
The commercial isn't targeting parents with premature babies. They are targeting the women who continued to smoke, and now have a premature baby because of it. x_x Did you hear what he said at the beginning of the video? Or are you just focusing on the part where the babies were dancing?
A third commercial, and now I've had it. The companies ads were fine before this cartoon bullshit came into play. That's where things started to go down-hill with how I like this company.
Honestly speaking, I wish they would STOP this particular campaign and try something else, but using cartoon characters is NOT the way to go this day and age. I'm actually sickened by this commercial in particular. Their first one was fine for a while (now annoying), their second got ridiculous, now just BS...
Well, another truth commercial posted, another bunch of people on the internet bitching about how the truth ads are trying to take cigs out of the hands of the poor, poor smokers out there.
Geez, lighten up, people. No one is infringing on your right to treat yourself to lung or throat cancer. The truth ads are just what they say, ads that tell the TRUTH. It's still your choice to smoke or not.
Now that that's said, I LOVE THIS COMMERCIAL. Thanks for posting it!
Whoever said this isn't going to make ppl stop smoking, I don't think that is the point. While you tryna act all smart n shit think about the actual point. THEY ONLY WANT TO GET ACROSS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PREGNANT WOMAN SMOKE ! THEY'RE NOT SAYING, STOP SMOKING OR ELSE... SO STFU I LOVE THIS COMMERCIAL !
That doesn't mean they aren't thought provoking. It just means they are distasteful for you. They aren't "stupid"--quite the opposite. It took a brilliant mind to think it up. It's artistic and brilliant.
That's fine; if you want to see a cancer patient and some tears instead of satire, that's your go-ahead, but satire isn't "stupid". The correct thing to say would be, "I don't appreciate this approach" or, "This doesn't work for me". You judge intellect without thought.
I dont think that this commercial is funny what so ever. I understand the point and that these commercial people like to push the limits and really get people thinking. The other ones are pretty funny, but this one went way too far. Having a premature baby is nothing to joke about or make light of.
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8GrantRantsUnited8 1 month ago
i WOULD have no problem with smokers so long as the smoke didn't harm me either. i have asthma and just being around people who are smoking hurts my lungs more than anything. wanna know how i found out i had asthma? i spent the night in my dad's basement where he was smoking and i had and asthma attack. its a habit that hurts not just you but everyone around you.
scififreak101345 1 year ago
If you don't know smoking is bad for you by now, where have you been? These ads are really a waste of money. The only people comes out ahead are the companies that make these commercials.
suckmyrichard2 2 years ago
this gen doesnt know the facts. They know is bad but most dont know what it does to them. like bad teath,lung cancer. thats why in most schools their tought how bad smoking is
acefadi6969 2 years ago
this one is really disturbing. O.O
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Kageoth 2 years ago
By the way, does anybody know what company filmed these "truth" ads, and who did the animation? Also, I've heard that Phillip Morris is the face behind The American
Legacy Foundation, who puts out these "Truth" ads. Does anyone know if there's any "truth" to this rumour?
spy4863 3 years ago
These commercials were filmed by an ad agency called Arnold Worldwide. American Legacy is one of their clients. Phillip Morris has nothing to do with truth. About 10 years ago, all the big tobacco companies lost a huge lawsuit, and the money they had to pay out became the American Legacy Foundation. Truth is the youth anti-smoking part of the foundation. The tobacco companies do have their own "anti youth smoking" materials that are really designed to keep kids smoking. Truth isn't one of them.
klandgre 2 years ago
Arnold Worldwide.
EditorOrion 2 years ago
You see, I just love anti-smoking ads! Although I believe that both smokers and non-smokers have a right to smoke or to clean air, and I'm not really sure just how effective these ads are, or even if they are effective at all, the thing is I just LOVE anti-smoking ads!!
spy4863 3 years ago
I love the banjo on this one too! I play the bannjo myself! Sorry to any of you smokers if I come off with an "in-your-face" attitude-I don't mean to-although I'm a non-smoker who doesn't condon smoking, I still think smokers have a right to smoke-and, before anyone deluges me with the facts about the dangers of smoking yes, if you read my previous comment, you'll note that I am aware very well aware of the dangers of tobacco, which is why I've never even tried smoking.
spy4863 3 years ago
i honestly think people who don't understand or just don'tt listen to these commercials are completly retarded
lollipopklg 3 years ago
Damn hippies.
redsident 3 years ago
Man, I just want to punch that stupid hippie with the banjo. They shouldn't give Starbucks employees breaks, cause then they go off and do stupid commercials like this one.
marty7044 3 years ago
yeah, it is awesome
GUNSnROSESforeverxx5 3 years ago
no one is even telling people to stop smoking in these commercial there just saying what will happen if you do smoke, its an awesome commercial
GUNSnROSESforeverxx5 3 years ago
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Cars kill people, should we ban those too? people fall down stairs and die should we ban those? FUCK YOU TRUTH.
Qdrum803 3 years ago
it's a lot different when you have a life inside you and you can chose to protect it by not smoking
eneloj 3 years ago
I love this ad! Regardless of who put it out, it is telling the truth, and The American Casncer Society, The March of Dimes and countless other health organizations back it up. Smoking mothers are more likely to miscarry and/or have babies with physical and/or mental problems. Plus the fact that there is a connection between smoking and SIDS. Children of smokers are also more prone to colds, pneumonia, bronchitis and other diseases. And the list goes on and on and on....
spy4863 3 years ago
Uhm.
The tobacco companies are mandated by law to make commercials stating that their products aren't healthy. Truth commercials are made by the companies as their way of giving out the honest fact.
It came in the same time that they had to add a warning on the cartons.
Streamurz 3 years ago
Not exactly. The tobacco companies lost a suit and the money they lost went towards anti-smoking programs, one of which was truth. The tobacco companies have nothing to do with the truth commercials.
klandgre 2 years ago
Thanks for the info! You must be an ad exec or business person of some type! You really know your stuff!!
spy4863 2 years ago
hilarious.
lilwestkid 3 years ago
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I'm not a smoker, nor do i plan to, but I just want to fucking PUNCH those self-righteous kids in these truth commercials right where it hurts.
zarkbot88 3 years ago
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FUCK TRUTH LETS SMOKE IT UP!!!!!!!!!!
kzilla3 3 years ago
aww im sorry thats really, i hope she isnt as stupid and make as bad choices now..............no offense
SweetyMeAngel 3 years ago
haha I love this commercial... I was one of those tiny babies.. momma smoked the whole time she was pregnant..
tiger0193 3 years ago
My mom smoked through all of her pregnancy with me...she quit for my older sisters. But I was the fatty baby anyway XD
mordrelaballe 3 years ago
yet another truth commercial with a retarded song and dance routine. wtf!
marty7044 3 years ago
but the thing is that this video provokes not only prematures that are suffering from second hand smoke-its also insulting premies in GENERAL! i think the idea of the video is great and enlightening, but to call any premie ugly and scary is a bit distrubing! =/ thats just me...
ps. this song is mahhdd catchy - =P
ICYUNVmeBabii 3 years ago
yea thats kinda true.
rainbowsweetz 3 years ago
if i was born to a mom that smoked while carrying me, i would hate her my entire life. would rather have 5 minutes of "relaxing" instead of a healthy child.
nsan3kcki11a 3 years ago 2
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Fucking comercials. I'll smoke if I want! Even if I get pregnant I'll smoke. I'd get an abortion anyway.
kenshin11 3 years ago
Troubled childhood?
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... The fuck?
kenshin11 3 years ago
LOL its funny but bad its funny cuz there r elderly babies!!!LOL
cheerjam1998 3 years ago
It is a persons choice to start smoking.
wolverinefan901 3 years ago
but the babies they carry didn't make that choice
phillyforever 3 years ago 8
aint that the sad truth.
nsan3kcki11a 3 years ago
yes it is
phillyforever 3 years ago
this is the best sunny side commercial!!
the dancing is just soo funny!
sk8dude1006 3 years ago
ima just lighten the mood with tis comment...
yea just throw the damn banjoe!!
Ray5893 3 years ago
This commercial is NOT reaching out to pregnant woman who smoke. Its too late for them. This is to help open the eyes of women that are not yet pregnant so they dont make the same mistake.
silversurfer4460 3 years ago 2
Seriously Truth commercials should stop this if people want to die of lung cancer LET THEM!
squishy0707 3 years ago
i doubt anybody WANTS to die from lung cancer.
keithleavemealone 3 years ago
sooo say your mom starts smoking and she begins to die of lung cancer? your just gunna let her die yea didnt think so
Ray5893 3 years ago
haahah this is my favorite Truth commercial
coolbeans14741 3 years ago 2
Lol.....this commercial is so funny.... LOL....
PGzFinestChic19 3 years ago
.. disturbing
popcorn88cheese 3 years ago
dunno how cig companies decided to put poisions together n smoke them...who comes up with shit like that?
CaRMzBoReD 3 years ago
i love these commercials and the messages they send..
lollipopklg 3 years ago 2
These are annoying
FreezaSama07 3 years ago
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phillyforever 3 years ago
Well lets get this straight to all the people who dont understand this commercial they are talking to the tabacco companies and the mothers who smoke.FIRST of all they are talking to the companies because there product is addictive. SECOND of all they talk to the mothers of being stupid because they were smoking while they were pregnant. They werent trying to be mean or ofensive. They understand that some babies come out wrong from mothers that dont smoke. And there saying it in a catchy way
SoMattIsCOOL 3 years ago
The commercial was meant to inform people of the truth that the tobacco companies lie to us.
It's a wake up call to many. I am glad people are effected by this commercial.
Sushimom000 3 years ago
Healthy babies are just no fun,eat to much and they weigh a ton.
MsPisces16 3 years ago
I find this commercial to be extremely offensive. Can you really appeal to pregnant women by singing about how ugly premies are? A lot of very health conscious women give birth to premature babies, and their survival is a blessing. I know the ad is supposed to be using satire to mock the industry, but it lost me at "gerbil."
VertigoBee 3 years ago
u dont get this ad do you? shame on you..
punkduck123 3 years ago
They are talking about mother who smoke during pregnancy.
Common sense should rule all else out, including premies.
: /
InimeKai 3 years ago
These MAKE someone wanna smoke lol
Plus, I find them quite annoying
FreezaSama07 3 years ago
This is the best commercial ever.
I love it.
Even tho it's supposed to be bad.
But whatever.
girl4god74 3 years ago
these commercial r so funny.. but it also sad
flwjr1985 3 years ago
LOVE these commercials, they show the dangers of smoking in a way that catches everyones attention and they've convinced me not 2 smoke
my favorite is typo =)
aleiisha7 3 years ago
They're using cartoons and songs to attract children to their message. They're no different than the tobacco companies that they rant at.
FPSDars 3 years ago
They are persuading them to live healthier lives opposed to trying a product that you will become addicted to and will shorten your life span.
It's just so damn HORRIBLE they give a shit, right?
They are using persuasion in a way that tobacco industries have used before, but the situation is desperate, and it is necessary.
InimeKai 3 years ago
lmao at da small dancing babies...but i wonder if these commerical get to smokers
gswaggachic 3 years ago
I was reading the page of the sunny side of truth.. if you look at.. Who are we?.. its so inspiring! those people inform, and they claim that they have saved 100000 lives.. thats amazing!.. i hope i really really hope..that everone read that page..
the sunny side of truth are heros totally..
i dont smoke, but i have lost 3 members of my family for it.
please .. re consider
fashionglamur 3 years ago
it's actually really clever, all their commericals like this are. i mean think about it, these are catchy and don't they stick in your head more than the "it's like wiping a town off the map" ones don'tthey?
klarebear721 3 years ago
wtf
key2myhrt 3 years ago
this is slighty disturbing
MighterM 3 years ago
I hate these truth commercials. It's a noble cause but through irritating means. If people want to smoke, let them smoke. THIS IS AMERICA!
June28July 3 years ago
Well, a smaller baby would mean an easier delivery and a baby that weighs less than average could still be a healthy baby.
June28July 3 years ago
well u know smoke it up... gettin to be old and healthy is completely overrated anyway
MighterM 3 years ago
this video is hilarious.
hahahaha
i don't care what you say
take the stick out of your asses.
stop taking things so literally.
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cathylizmunoz 3 years ago
It's just a silly way to say do not smoke because you won't have healthy babies, what is to understand? i dont se the controversy, come on!
jomercold 3 years ago
yeah i agree latino boy, but u gotta admit those babys look kinda cute...still DONT SMOKE its the message...we get it
DakardW 3 years ago
the girl in this commercial looks like Allicon Haislip. Can anyone confirm?
DriftingFWWA 3 years ago
these commercials grow on ya XD
mexican613 3 years ago 2
ughhh doooooood im freakin SICK of the commercials and that's cuz im a NON SMOKER im ganna send them a letter saying if u dont stop im ganna start smoking ahahaha
ojuice52090 3 years ago
Wow dude.U totally dont get it!
DrummaGL 3 years ago
ojuice your a douche bag you know that. these people are trying to get people who ARE smoking to quit and to keep people who AREN'T smoking to stay that way.
darkspineshadow2 3 years ago
now i dont no who said the some women would prefer smaller babies but thats a dude if i c on the street i would punch him what a jerk
blakestinks77 3 years ago
lol.
Girl in the glasses: "I want one."
VanillaCoffeeBean 3 years ago
this is the best freaking commercial ever.
dancepeeps15647 3 years ago
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amerlegtruth 3 years ago
that guy on 31 is sexy
ABCSTEVIE 3 years ago
Okay guys, we get it. If you were born premature and your parents didn't do pot, you're offended. Okay. Thanks for telling us. That's not the point of the commercial, okay? The commercial is only a warning to those who are pregnant that drugs can harm (or kill, actually) your baby. So, there. Be warned. (I was born 5 lb 6 ounces, three weeks early. My mom didn't do drugs. I'm not offended.)
minuswings 3 years ago
Also, I actually believe that it is partly the tobacco company's fault for people abusing drugs. Hear me out, though. I don't believe that it is entirely their fault. I believe that they open an opportunity to buy drugs, which leads to substance abuse. If there is less availability, hypothetically speaking, less abuse would take place. Hypothetically. But that doesn't mean that people who use drugs wouldn't just get them somewhere else. There'd just be less places to get them. My opinion.
minuswings 3 years ago
"it is partly the tobacco company's fault"
Are you kidding me? It's not at all their fault. They did nothing to make you buy their product. Who cares if it's bad? Lets shut down Ford for polluting the Earth. Beat down Pepsi for making people fat. *If they didn't want it, they wouldn't buy it.*
funkflava1485 3 years ago
I know nobody really wants to hear my opinion. I just wanted to put it somewhere. I think as it is, people should know that. They don't need a bad commercial to get that point. And if they are really that dumb then perhaps they deserve what they get.
Jessi781228 3 years ago
Some people would prefer smaller babies...EPIC LOL!!!!
This is stupid its not the tobacco companies fault-its ur own fault. "the tobacco comany is bad because they make a bad product" Whats next going after pepsi for making ppl obese? Come on. Its not the companies fault that idiots do this stuff espicially when it shows the dangers on the damn box! Stupid hippies.
funkflava1485 3 years ago
Good Point, Sir. Some people are smart. They know that smoking is bad for your health. They don't need a bunch of imbeciles in a poorly written ad to tell us that in the most stupid & infantile way that we think they escaped from an mental institution
HurricaneRidicule 3 years ago 2
or in an ironic commercial that uses the same tricks to that the companies use to lure kids into smoking. such as this commercial.
darkspineshadow2 3 years ago
I read through a lot of these comments and many of you have great points. Before I launch into my feelings on this particular commercial, let me say a few things on my beliefs. I am not out to change the mind of every smoker, but I am all for people who choose to quit. I understand premature birth is a consequence of smoking. I believe it is a service to get the anti smoking message out. I hope this does get someone to think seriously about quitting, for them and their friends, and children.
Jessi781228 3 years ago
That's said I disagree that this was handled in the best way possible. Years ago, Truth used the exact same quote in one of their ads. They showed the public pictures of premature and normal weight babies, then closed with the line which would you prefer? That commercial to me had a better approach to the situation, than a set of dancing underweight babies, and shock value lines. I think it is wonderful Truth wishes to try a light hearted approach, but as an underweight baby I was offended.
Jessi781228 3 years ago
And we are under the naive notion that other people care...
mattz1010 3 years ago
what are the lyrics to this song?
ddrFreak108 3 years ago
I found this commercial hilarious...
The ones before it with the body-bags were way more effective. This is just silly.
asbvasbv 3 years ago
I agree. Their "Sunny Side of Truth" Campaign is just borderline pathetic.
HurricaneRidicule 3 years ago
This is so sad!
But it is very imformative. I think these people are doing the right thing by imforming all of us idiots.
Corbinlova12 3 years ago
I love this commercial! Its funny and it warns you about tobacco. Oh and I was one of those small babies! yay me. 6 pounds 2 ounces and 19 inches long!!!! WOOT WOOT!!
tiger0193 3 years ago
warns you huh??
i guess having a warning on every packet of cigarettes isn't a warning
funkflava1485 3 years ago
Its a funny commercial but you know what? People just dont care. There are women who know they are pregnant and know the dangers yet will continue to smoke. And not only that some women will continue to drink even knowing they are pregnant. And even further, some women will do crack even knowing they are pregnant. Some people just dont care about anything other than themselves. They dont give a damn about their kids.
ZX2ManDave 3 years ago
Are you actually under the impression that people who do crack give a damn about themselves?!?
gypsymama3 3 years ago
They give a damn about what feels good to them. Be it drugs such as crack or simply smoking. They dont give a damn about their babies, only getting their next fix which is where i come from when i said they only care about themselves.
ZX2ManDave 3 years ago
...........................=D
anacookies 3 years ago
I love this commercial. It's probably one of the biggest reality checks in the world. That executive must feel like a jack ass
osomepossum 3 years ago
im like sooo adding this to my myspace profile
slim2shy2372 3 years ago 3
This is great! I love these commercials.
Humor has been proven to be the most effective way to get the message across, even more than shock and/or scare tactics.
bagpiper2005 3 years ago
I know the message behind these commercials, but this one cracks me up so much.
TheManAbove 3 years ago
folks lets be real hear, enough of the "this is offensive" comments anyone who thinks that is or does believe in harming young "itty bitty babies" and YOU are the ones who are offensive. but hey lets keep killing children, there are too many people in the world anyway right?? why do we have to walk on eggshells for people who are compromising the lives of unborn children? the commercial may be in your face, but perhaps we need someone to be open enough to stand up and say something.
mickmack1955 3 years ago
I agree with you there, but instead of killing children and babies, let's convince young adults and teenagers the bad things about having children. That's why I don't want kids.
Minfire 3 years ago
lol..?
Cam50000 3 years ago
I can't respond to your comment because I don't know what I currently wrote because somebody deleted it. WTF? How was that insulting?
Minfire 3 years ago
You wrote that people should teach teens and young adults that having kids is a bad thing. Something along those lines. Personally I think that's rediculous.
Cam50000 3 years ago
But why? I mean, it's safer then killing children and babies. And that's why I don't want children.
Minfire 3 years ago
Where does the killing children part come from..?
Cam50000 3 years ago
Killing came from hating...Oh, I see what you're trying to say. Maybe you're right, maybe convincing people the bad things about children isn't the way to go.
Minfire 3 years ago
Are you saying children are being mass murdered or something? Because the killing and hating part makes no sense at all in your argument.
Humans must reproduce to survive. We should NOT convince people not to have children.
Cam50000 3 years ago
Then how do we keep the world from over populating? I mean, sooner or later we will run out of room.
Minfire 3 years ago
So you are suggesting killing babies? What is wrong with you?
The world is far from being overpopulated. I bet we won't have that problem for 1,000 years, maybe more, and I'm sure we will be on other planets in our solar system by then. No worries.
Cam50000 3 years ago
No, I DON'T WANT TO KILL BABIES AT ALL!!!! I may be the Devil's Daughter, but I don't like killing people! Geez! I'm not going to talk about it anymore! >=(
Minfire 3 years ago
In repsonse to blue diamond well if the woman lost her baby due to her smoking she deserves to see a commercial as this one. Maybe she will think and not smoke while she is pregnant
whody1983 3 years ago 2
Anyone else notice the actor who sings this song in this commercial is the same actor who plays the Harvard Freshmen in Legally Blonde the Musical?
yoyogirl92 3 years ago
The quote "Some women would prefer having smaller babies" was said by Joseph Cullman II in 1971.
This commercial was released this year, more than 30 years after the quote was said. Way to stick to current events.
Aerosion 3 years ago
wow someone really did say that
thats sick
phillyforever 3 years ago
ahh the boy with his arm around that girls is gods gift to the world....he is smexxiness all around!!!!
wazzupwhisky 3 years ago
I jerked off to this.
thewarriorsrok 3 years ago
this is so funny
famous142536 3 years ago
SAVE THE BABIES MAN SAVE THEM.Geez whats wrong with this people or should I say the women that are pregnant I mean what idiots r they if they have a child waiting for them n they start to smoke pot thats a disgrace.If I had a child I would take care of it like any other mother who knows the dangers of what a drug could do to ur baby.
dnrojo 3 years ago
That's right! Babies need to be treated as if they have an opinion in the matter. Consider if you had no say in a situation that mattered to you and someone just did it anyways because it's not like you could fight back and say anything. How would you feel? RESPECT should be strated BEFORE birth, they are people too! Treating the life of your unborn chid as an afterthought is disgusting.
mommymemigen 3 years ago 3
A fetus is not a person.
While I agree that smoking while pregnant is grossly reckless your argument does nothing to persuade and only brings up an whole different debate on fetal "rights" versus woman's rights.
insanehaberdasher 3 years ago
This commercial could be extremely offensive.
bluediamondxo 3 years ago
only if ur really stupid and dont realize that this iz an anti-tobacco add
Mrs2Brendon1Urie 3 years ago
Eh. It's quite obvious it's an anti-tobacco advert.
But let's say...a woman who just had a premature baby, or had one that is unhealthy due to her tobacco use.
If she saw this commercial, she could be extremely disgusted and offended.
There are other ways to promote anti-tobacco. They don't have to be offensive like this one.
bluediamondxo 3 years ago
Ok then. Why don't you think of another way to promote anti-tobacco. And make sure that there's nothing offensive about it!!!
osomepossum 3 years ago 2
any mother of a small or premature baby will find this video disqusting.
rockstarmomof2 3 years ago
this iznt just about premature babies. itz about babiez whoz motherz smoke or chew tobacco and so the babies cant develop properly. so unless their baby is small because they did tobacco while pregnant, this isnt very offending to mothers.
Mrs2Brendon1Urie 3 years ago
i think your missing the point, this is to prevent mothers from taking harmful substances so the baby doesnt have to pay for it, this isnt making fun of anyone's babies and its not offensive to mothers, its informative and may help make healthier babies so the mothers dont have to be scared or worried about it. so what do you find so disgusting about this?
razzlystar 3 years ago
"Fit right in the pocket of your jeans."
That part had me on the floor LMAO the first time I saw it.
PrinceSephiroth 3 years ago
If you guys like this commercial check out the truth's facebook group. You can view all of truth's current sunnyside commercials at a much higher quality.
amerlegtruth 3 years ago
great commercial
amerlegtruth 3 years ago
this is the absolute greatest one yet...i laughed my ass off when i saw it on tv earlier...
saurons00nazgul 3 years ago
OMG!all these long deep drawn out conversations...its just a commercial people seriously...calm down
it was actually a funny commercial
tybaby08 3 years ago
my jaw hit the floor when i saw this omfg
phillyforever 3 years ago
I understand how some of you might take the spot in a negative way. But I think you have to understand who it's aimed at. I'm sure it was never meant to insult parents of preemies. It's meant to get the attention of those who are too ignorant to pick up a book, newspaper or magazine and figure out that smoking while pregnant is stupid. It's shocking and attention-getting, but if informs a few ignorant people who might not have otherwise received the information, who cares?
neobill1969 3 years ago
They are specifically talking about premature birth caused by Tobacco and how nonchalant the company reacted to proof that their product was causing premature babies. Everyone knows that other factors cause premies. It's not something to get upset about because the commercial was not targeting all premies and they're families.
duchez 3 years ago
And I gotta agree with the sentiment of the last comment on the commercial.
"They said 'some women would prefer smaller babies?' What??"
Yes, my friend. That is sick.
PrinceSephiroth 3 years ago
Actually, the "gerbil" comment was, if you could read deeply into the commercial, a play on the heartlessness of the Tobacco exec that said "Some women would prefer smaller babies".
This commercial was a satirical play on the defense of such a statement, as well as how ludicrous it is to even say such a thing. Hence the hoe-down song about itty bitty babies being more preferable to healthy ones.
I think this commercial hit the hammer on the nail. That's why I like these ads.
PrinceSephiroth 3 years ago 5
The importance of satire is to lampoon your target. This add misses the target, hits premature babies instead. Plenty of jokes about small babies.
sarujin57 3 years ago
Actually, there's plenty of jokes about asswipes that would have the gall to suggest that a woman would prefer a sick small baby to a healthy one.
It's just a matter of seeing the forest for the trees.
PrinceSephiroth 3 years ago
this sends a good message to all people && really makes you think...if not ur heartless. it's trying to convey that smoking causes underweight babies so if u take offense to it, then go fuck urself.
sockysd 3 years ago
These Truth commercials are just overdone, in my own opinion.
Vodazvezda 3 years ago
I, think this is great ya half the ppl are not goin to under stand but it mens that there are allot of pregnant mothers out there that smoke and noe the cause of it so i do gess that under weight babys r in now
elmolubsme121314 3 years ago
I find this commercial offensive. My son was born premature, no smoking involved. When I see this commercial it makes me angry, not at tobacco companies, but at the producers of these ads. Our son was lucky but I hate to think of how those who were not as lucky must feel. What must a family who lost their child be thinking when they see dancing premature babies? There are better ways than this. to make the point.
sarujin57 3 years ago 6
My thoughts EXACTLY. I have twins who were born at 28 weeks. They never resembled "gerbils but not as hairy." This ad makes me sick and I've been emailing back and forth with Truth for the past few days about how offensive, insulting, degrading, cruel and heartless this ad is.
HeatherEWF 3 years ago
The commercial isn't targeting parents with premature babies. They are targeting the women who continued to smoke, and now have a premature baby because of it. x_x Did you hear what he said at the beginning of the video? Or are you just focusing on the part where the babies were dancing?
gorillazgirl2124 3 years ago
A third commercial, and now I've had it. The companies ads were fine before this cartoon bullshit came into play. That's where things started to go down-hill with how I like this company.
Honestly speaking, I wish they would STOP this particular campaign and try something else, but using cartoon characters is NOT the way to go this day and age. I'm actually sickened by this commercial in particular. Their first one was fine for a while (now annoying), their second got ridiculous, now just BS...
ScionCrow 3 years ago
Well, another truth commercial posted, another bunch of people on the internet bitching about how the truth ads are trying to take cigs out of the hands of the poor, poor smokers out there.
Geez, lighten up, people. No one is infringing on your right to treat yourself to lung or throat cancer. The truth ads are just what they say, ads that tell the TRUTH. It's still your choice to smoke or not.
Now that that's said, I LOVE THIS COMMERCIAL. Thanks for posting it!
PrinceSephiroth 3 years ago
Whoever said this isn't going to make ppl stop smoking, I don't think that is the point. While you tryna act all smart n shit think about the actual point. THEY ONLY WANT TO GET ACROSS WHAT HAPPENS WHEN PREGNANT WOMAN SMOKE ! THEY'RE NOT SAYING, STOP SMOKING OR ELSE... SO STFU I LOVE THIS COMMERCIAL !
princessgaboo 3 years ago
i LOVE NOAH!!!!
lunalove101 3 years ago
i dont care..thats a funny comercial
forgottenkp 3 years ago
This commercials are great!
sk8dude1006 3 years ago
Just let smokers smoke!!!!!
Nintendofan19 3 years ago
then they die
iLoveCoolMusic 3 years ago 2
Disturbingly and eye openingly entertaining perfectly describes this commercial. Besides, the audience's facial expressions are pretty funny. :D
Jizzy711 3 years ago
Horrible commercial in that I don't think it's actually going to curve anyone away from smoking.
In fact this commercial is so lame and trifling, people may actually LIGHT UP to relieve the stress from nearly a minute of absolute retardation.
adukeokin 3 years ago
the reason why they do these
is because if it were a plain commercial then no one would watch it or care what there saying
if they make it like this then more people would be like "wth?" and acctully pay attention
TheKittyBandito 3 years ago
Saw this on T.V....but had to look it up on Youtube to make sure it was what it was.
"Kinda like a gerbil but not as hairy". Sick and twisted but fun and thought provoking..
BATCHARRO 3 years ago
This commercial is so wrong...but so right. AMAZING job at proving a point.
funnygirl4313 3 years ago
hmm...is that our aaron shultz from legally blonde??idk its too early for my brain to funtion
broadwaygeek96 3 years ago
i think the ads are very good because they tell the TRUTH about tabacco in a positive, SUNNY way. Good ad!
akol951 3 years ago 3
such a stupid commercial. Truth commercials used to be thought provoking. Now they're just corny.
marty7044 3 years ago
And you aren't provoked to think because....?
Because the morbidity of such a delivery falls on deaf ears for you?
DeathAngelSeth 3 years ago 2
I don't need the stupid song and dance routine. I get the point. Cigarettes are bad. Show me a cancer patient, not a carrot top wannabe.
marty7044 3 years ago
That doesn't mean they aren't thought provoking. It just means they are distasteful for you. They aren't "stupid"--quite the opposite. It took a brilliant mind to think it up. It's artistic and brilliant.
That's fine; if you want to see a cancer patient and some tears instead of satire, that's your go-ahead, but satire isn't "stupid". The correct thing to say would be, "I don't appreciate this approach" or, "This doesn't work for me". You judge intellect without thought.
DeathAngelSeth 3 years ago 3
my nephew was a preemie...this commercial about made me cry, but I suppose thats the point
tammyenewton 3 years ago
I dont think that this commercial is funny what so ever. I understand the point and that these commercial people like to push the limits and really get people thinking. The other ones are pretty funny, but this one went way too far. Having a premature baby is nothing to joke about or make light of.
wordson17 3 years ago