Australian firm MLA portrays Lord Ganesha in meat ad; 'hurt' Hindus seek withdrawal

[Hallian_Khan]

No one should characterized Prophet Muhammed (SAW) because muslim never characterized him... other than him every religious leader been picturised by their own followers thats why its not right to charaterize Muhammed(PBUH).

 

[SarthakGanguly]

A controversial advertisement meant for the promotion of lamb meat featuring Hindu deity Lord Ganesha has enraged members of the Hindu community in Australia and overseas.

Melbourne: A controversial advertisement meant for the promotion of lamb meat featuring Hindu deity Lord Ganesha has enraged members of the Hindu community in Australia and overseas.

The members of the Hindu community have now demanded a ban on the campaign.

The advertisement, which was released on September 4, by the Meat and Livestock Australia (MLA) has already been referred to the Australian Standards Bureau, according to PTI.
Nitin Vashisht, the spokesman of the Hindu community in Australia, has demanded the withdrawal of the controversial advertisement which features Lord Ganesha and other divinities promoting consumption of lamb meat.

Besides Lord Ganesha, other divinities including Jesus, Buddha, Thor and Zeus have been shown sitting around a dining table tucking into lamb at a barbecue in the ad.

The ad says "to lamb - the meat we can all eat".

Reacting to it, Nitin Vashisht said the Ganesha ad is highly 'insensitive'.

"He is shown as ... Eating lamb and looking for a new marketing strategy for himself. [That] is really very insensitive to the community", Vashisht was quoted as saying.

People have also reacted angrily to the ad on social media.

Following the controversy, MLA Group Marketing Manager Andrew Howie said the new campaign continues under the 'You Never Lamb Alone' banner and showed no matter your beliefs, background or persuasion, everyone can unite over lamb.

"We know that lamb has been the meat that brings everyone together for decades, and what better way to celebrate the product than over a modern spring barbecue," Howie said.

"Our marketing aims to reach more consumers by making lamb more relevant to a diverse, modern Australia. This time around we are highlighting the diversity of religious beliefs, backgrounds and dietary requirements in modern Australia.

"Ultimately, our marketing activities are designed to showcase quality Australian lamb and return value to levy- payers by growing the demand for the product," Howie said.
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Nothing particularly offensive. Not in great taste. But easily ignorable. Muhammad was missing unfortunately. May be later...

 

[Vishwabalas]

I am all for mocking religion but it has to be across the board, unfortunately people shy away when it comes to a certain religion. So it's better to be sensitive to religious sentiments until people grow a pair to mock all religions equally.

This is not "Mocking" religion. This is using religion to promote Meat.

Its not quite the same thing, you know.

Its all right to mock and make fun, its not all right to misinterpret and misrepresent religion deliberately. THAT is bigotry and propaganda.

Nothing particularly offensive. Not in great taste. But easily ignorable. Muhammad was missing unfortunately. May be later...

It would not have been offensive if Ganesh was to say DON'T eat Lamb.

When he promotes eating meat, it IS offensive.

Its funny how islamic sensitivities were taken care off when Hindu sensitivities is spat on.

You know I was about to write in support of Hindus as no ones gods should be insulted but after your comment you need a cool cow cola

No one gives a $hit if you support or don't support Hindus. LOL at your own sense of importance.

 

[T-72M1]

This is not "Mocking" religion. This is using religion to promote Meat.

Its not quite the same thing, you know.

Its call right to mock and make fun, its not all right to misinterpret and misrepresent religion deliberately. THAT is bigotry and propaganda.

Bholenaath was friends with meat eating rakshases, the dad > son.

also, probably a good thing that the muslim guy was missing, else the creators of this funny add would find their heads missing.

 

[SarthakGanguly]

Its funny how islamic sensitivities were taken care off when Hindu sensitivities is spat on

Yes. A civil case can fix that.
All sensitivities are made fun off. Except Islam.

 

[Vishwabalas]

Bholenaath was friends with meat eating rakshases, the dad > son.

also, probably a good thing that the muslim guy was missing, else the creators of this funny add would find their heads missing.

Bholenaath was not friends, he was their god. He is god to everybody, from the rakshasha to the pisacha to Danava. That does not mean he promotes their evil ways.

Only a moron would think that Lord Shiva condones adharma just because his bhakt's like Ravana uses the boon given by him to spread havoc.

 

[Gibbs]

Why don't you ask your mother who your father is. Maybe then you will know your name.

I know who my father is.. So what make you special and which part of my posts made you get your panties in a twist ?

Don't speak for Islam.

Eh why ? And whats going to stop me ? If discussions about anything even remotely related to religious belief is off topic, What's this thread doing here ?

 

[unbiasedopinion]

Why would anyone be offended - Hindus overseas and in India need to get a sense of humor. I can understand when they get offended if they put pics of deities on slippers and toilet mats. But this one is fine - what's the harm? Funny ad too.

Sense of humor is fine till it does not depict something totally opposite. I understand some deity taking a roller coaster ride promoting an amusement park. That is for entertainment. I can understand some deity using a Rolls Royace as its vehicle dumping their traditional vehicles or animals they have been show. But showing a deity to promote something that he never does or totally against is out of reach. From which sane mind has this idea floated to use some deity whose nature or role they are not even aware of. Killing animals for food is against the fundamentals of Hinduism. Hence it is blasphemy.

 

[Gibbs]

No one should characterized Prophet Muhammed (SAW) because muslim never characterized him... other than him every religious leader been picturised by their own followers thats why its not right to charaterize Muhammed(PBUH).

Fair call.. And kudos for being rational about it.. A rare phenomenon

 

[Vishwabalas]

Yes. A civil case can fix that.
All sensitivities are made fun off. Except Islam.

What good is that when Hindus are so moronic that they cannot see what is wrong in that ad ?

The problem is not the ad, the problem is the sheer mountain of ignorance of Hindus.

 

[T-72M1]

Bholenaath was not friends, he was their god. He is god to everybody, from the rakshasha to the pisacha to Danava. That does not mean he promotes their evil ways.

Only a moron would think that Lord Shiva condones adharma just because his bhakt's like Ravana uses the boon given by him to spread havoc.

He would have been a better choice to represent us at the funny table with Thor, Jesus, Aphrodite and the rest of them.

Lighten up man, don't become that which you hate.

 

[Vishwabalas]

He would have been a better choice to represent us at the funny table with Thor, Jesus, Aphrodite and the rest of them.

Lighten up man, don't become that which you hate.

The only thing I hate are Fools and there is no chance of me speaking like one.

I am clear about what I think, what I say and what I stand for.

 

[SarthakGanguly]

What good is that when Hindus are so moronic that they cannot see what is wrong in that ad ?

The problem is not the ad, the problem is the sheer mountain of ignorance of Hindus.

How many Hindus did you interact with?

 

[Vishwabalas]

How many Hindus did you interact with?

I live in India. What do you think ?

 

[hussain0216]

The elephant looks reaaaaal weird

Also very light skinned
#fair&lovely