Wednesday, June 30, 2010

 

They take Public Service Announcements WAY too seriously in Canada...

I grew up watching Canadian television. Back then, we were treated to the adventures of "Albert Safety," and strangely bland cartoon guy who calmly watched as tragedies unfolded before him. For example, he would fly over a child thrashing around in the water, mournfully intone "never swim alone," then watch as the kid went under for good.

As seen in the video below, the Canadians still take public service ads very seriously. Here, we get Matt LeBlanc telling us not to litter. There, they get the following (which, I must warn you, is very graphic and not fit for children, the elderly, those with a heart condition, pregnant women or those who may become pregnant, and those who have already been accident victims:


Comments:
I've seen these before. The chef one gives me nightmares, so I'm refusing to watch them again.
 
Wow.
And to think, growing up, all I had was an Indian on a hill shedding a lone tear over seeing his native land tarnished by litter...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4ozVMxzNAA
 
Is it true that "there really are no accidents"? Are all "accidents" preventable with the proper amount of public awareness and government regulation?

Nice try Canada, but I think not.
 
The chef one was enough. Nightmares tonight.
She needs and attorney now!


Woody - what about the lone Indian paddling his canoe down a polluted river?
 
I have a feeling this might be a response to a campaign by Canadian plaintiff's lawyers. The boiling water one is so horrific!!
 
If you like creepy PSAs, check these out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EMqtgyEdXeA&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkpWwA5u1-4&feature=channel
 
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