What do you think of the fido commercial that depicts bisexuality?

Question

Here's a link to the commercial.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=TkdWg3qpL54

I'm not so sure what to think of it, I mean on the one hand bisexuality is fine, but on the other hand, the ad seems a tad creepy. What do you think?

Additional Details

They're advertising phones, or phone plans, like changing phone plans, because fido I guess has phone plans that change to suit your needs.

And castle h, that was my thought too, she moves in, they have a baby, then bam she's gone. I hope he still gets visitation at least.

To clarify I'm gay, not homophobic. I'm also not biphobic(dated one for 3 years).

So yeah, I just wanted input on the commercial.

Answer 1

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I don't know. It was interesting. Perhaps I'm a traitor to my fellow gays, but I couldn't help thinking, "And what happened to that poor woman and their child."

Answer 2

i'm bi doesn't affect me what a commercial displays

Answer 3

I don't see a problem with it. I don't know what it's advertising, but I don't see a problem with it.

Answer 4

I watched this on a very slow computer. I'm not sure if I missed something, but I didn't see bisexuality. (I got a better viewing of it, and yes it does show a love that goes beyond friendship, but my question still remains, where is the sexuality?) Humans can love one another without it being sexual. I had a male friend once I cared about much more then just an everyday friend, but without sex. These are still the age old taboos that society has placed on us to make us ashamed of being emotional and affectionate.

Is it possible this guy was just comforting a friend who has had something bad happen. (Maybe his mother died.)

The reason that society is so screwed up about sexuality and what is ok and what isn't, is because they train men from an early age to not show affection and to not comfort each other. If we could get that one aspect removed from our social upbringing the world would be a better place.

Answer 5

It's fine with me...I mean the bisexuality part...I'm just not certain that I understand the commercial..but I'm at an internet cafe in Puerto Vallarta with no volume on the computer...so I don't know if there is anything said.

Answer 6

I don´t think this is an creepy commercial, but I respect your opinion
I like your pic by the way !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 7

I like it. I agree with what someone else said- the whole where did the girl and baby just disappear to?- and that it could supposedly be taken out of context and made negative, but overall, it's definitely a step in the right direction. I like to think that they were trying to make a good statement but didn't quite know how to do it- if they have him just making out of the couch with first a girl, then a guy, he's just a greedy horndog who loves everyone; if it's him with a guy, and then later with a girl and their baby, then it seems to read as though the guy before was just experimentation; if it's him with a girl then with a guy and their happy adopted family, it just seems like he was always closeted and gay; but if they show him first in a real, loving relationship with a woman, and then with a guy, apparently that sends the balanced message: this dude is bisexual.

At least, that's the only way I can explain it. Either way, I hope people don't take it the wrong way, like bisexual men leave their families for men . . . we do not need that sort of negative publicity.

Still, I'm glad to see some male bisexuality get real airtime. Thanks for bringing this to my attention!

Answer 8

What about the commercials that push the radical hetrosexual agenda?

Bisexuality is natural and part of life therefore commercials will be representative of that.

It's not a lifestyle.

P.S. Studies have shown that people with a fasination or strong interest in Bi and Homosexuality that is becomes an agenda or whathave you, have deep deep seated problems.
It's like worrying about a commercial where they depict left handed people (a small percentage of society like gays and bi's) I mean..get over it....move on. Come out and plaaaayyyyy.....