Some unhappy with bikini ad for Perky Cups coffee

***Ynot Shane*** · 03-03-2010, 06:04 PM

AURORA, Colo. (AP) -- Officials said a bikini and the First Amendment provide enough coverage for a model advertising a suburban Denver coffee shop called Perky Cups. Aurora City Council member Molly Markert called the picture on the 10-by-20-foot banner "degrading to women," but she says it's legal. Markert said she had city employees measure the banner, and it conforms with city size restrictions....

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Robotazy · 03-03-2010, 07:29 PM

I'd buy that coffee

Luigiman7 · 03-03-2010, 07:49 PM

but why would you fight the advertisment

its ironically clever

perky cups advertising with perky cups

**Valigarmander** · 03-03-2010, 07:50 PM

I feel like making a "coffee with milk" joke.

t3hDarkness · 03-03-2010, 11:04 PM

ZeldaGirl · 03-03-2010, 11:28 PM

*sigh*

**Deku Trii** · 03-03-2010, 11:43 PM

Pretty clever.

I REALLY HATE POKEMON! · 03-03-2010, 11:58 PM

Hot coffee.

***Cosmonautical*** · 03-04-2010, 12:15 AM

I'm not sure about degrading to women, that's more like an eye-of-the-beholder-obsessed-with-being-the-underdog kind of deal.

Metal Man · 03-04-2010, 02:19 AM

I think the people who hate the ad need to make one for something else with an equally under-dressed, octogenarian man.

That'd scar 'em good.

Kargath · 03-04-2010, 05:49 AM

This sort of ad makes me less likely to visit a place.

t3hDarkness · 03-04-2010, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Metal Man

I think the people who hate the ad need to make one for something else with an equally under-dressed, octogenarian man.

That'd scar 'em good.

God, Aurora is just the kind of town to try that as well.

***Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds*** · 03-05-2010, 12:45 AM

How many ads have you seen in your life that feature a muscled, shirtless man. Plenty.

Not degrading. Those people are stupid.

ps. she was paid to do the photo shoot. She probably wears bathers when she goes swimming like every normal person anywhere. I don't get the big deal. Are bikinis degrading? Is the beach some kind of festering, vile place that makes women worthless by their dress?

**Valigarmander** · 03-05-2010, 12:47 AM

SD KNOWS WHAT SHE'S TALKING ABOUT.

I LIKE HER.

Metal Mario · 03-05-2010, 01:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds

Is the beach some kind of festering, vile place that makes women worthless by their dress?

Yes.

Kargath · 03-05-2010, 01:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds

How many ads have you seen in your life that feature a muscled, shirtless man. Plenty.

i'm on a horse

***Cosmonautical*** · 03-05-2010, 09:27 AM

I'm not sure if you're agreeing with her or just fulfilling your prophecy. Which is it?

Or is there some secret option C that I'm missing here.

EDIT: I BROKE THE CODE

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***CaptHayfever*** · 03-05-2010, 09:42 AM

They couldn't even spring for a full frame to hold the banner up properly? I'm not trusting those cheapos with my business.

And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

***Cosmonautical*** · 03-05-2010, 09:56 AM

Well, yeah. That and they have no taste in lingerie.

t3hDarkness · 03-05-2010, 10:00 AM

I think the image of the girl was just stock photo and the coffee was kinda just photochopped on.

03-03-2010, 06:04 PM	#1
*Ynot Shane* Not Ready to Make Nice Join Date: Apr 1999 Location: Flaflooga Gender: Posts: 132,163 Thanks: 46 Thanked 603 Times in 317 Posts	Some unhappy with bikini ad for Perky Cups coffee AURORA, Colo. (AP) -- Officials said a bikini and the First Amendment provide enough coverage for a model advertising a suburban Denver coffee shop called Perky Cups. Aurora City Council member Molly Markert called the picture on the 10-by-20-foot banner "degrading to women," but she says it's legal. Markert said she had city employees measure the banner, and it conforms with city size restrictions.... More... __________________ Remember that book store? Well, they became one of those books and coffee places, and now they're just coffee. It's like evolution, only without getting the better part.

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Deku Trii PP&R Mod Current Events Mod Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Texas Gender: Posts: 9,031 Thanks: 521 Thanked 1,099 Times in 583 Posts	Pretty clever.

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*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	I'm not sure about degrading to women, that's more like an eye-of-the-beholder-obsessed-with-being-the-underdog kind of deal.

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Metal Man Fairy-Slaying Maniac Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: 1592 Miles Away From Here Gender: Posts: 18,062 Thanks: 148 Thanked 683 Times in 482 Posts	I think the people who hate the ad need to make one for something else with an equally under-dressed, octogenarian man. That'd scar 'em good.

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Kargath et in Arcadia ego Join Date: Jul 2001 Gender: Posts: 8,334 Thanks: 1,226 Thanked 780 Times in 488 Posts	This sort of ad makes me less likely to visit a place.

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*Saria Dragon of the Rain Wilds* Admin "mine.. not yours. NO. MINE." Epic Ladynerd Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Forteresse de Valois Gender: Posts: 28,503 Thanks: 1,658 Thanked 1,820 Times in 1,042 Posts	How many ads have you seen in your life that feature a muscled, shirtless man. Plenty. Not degrading. Those people are stupid. ps. she was paid to do the photo shoot. She probably wears bathers when she goes swimming like every normal person anywhere. I don't get the big deal. Are bikinis degrading? Is the beach some kind of festering, vile place that makes women worthless by their dress?

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Valigarmander The Bee's Knees Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: The land of rain and trees (Oregon) Gender: Posts: 29,755 Thanks: 1,649 Thanked 5,700 Times in 2,580 Posts Blog Entries: 20	SD KNOWS WHAT SHE'S TALKING ABOUT. I LIKE HER.

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*CaptHayfever* Smash SuperMod Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: (n) - the place where I am Gender: Posts: 27,659 Thanks: 1,991 Thanked 2,486 Times in 1,513 Posts	They couldn't even spring for a full frame to hold the banner up properly? I'm not trusting those cheapos with my business. And remember, "I'm-a Luigi, number one!"

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*Cosmonautical* Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: I rub my tilde all over your asterisk Gender: Posts: 28,100 Thanks: 2,151 Thanked 5,338 Times in 2,433 Posts	Well, yeah. That and they have no taste in lingerie.

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t3hDarkness Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: I weep oily black tears of joy. Gender: Posts: 7,590 Thanks: 119 Thanked 418 Times in 306 Posts Blog Entries: 5	I think the image of the girl was just stock photo and the coffee was kinda just photochopped on.