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Are the New Gossip Girl Ads Too Racy?

Fri, 04/11/2008 - 12:00pm by PopSugar
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Gossip Girl will finally be back on April 21st, and apparently the show's producers and advertisers want you to know one thing: there will be sex. While these ads capture hookups that already happened, the photos are definitely making a big statement about the show in general. The photos are definitely sexy, but considering its teen audience — do you think they are too racy?


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  • Xian's picture
    Xian
    1

    ... becasue teens weren't thinking about sex before these ads came out?

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • gatsby-esque's picture
    gatsby-esque
    3

    No, Xian, because it's glorifying it...and then we end up with a whole boat load of Jamie Lynn Spears on our hands.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • savilerow085's picture
    savilerow085
    4

    Ok so I dont think a racy ad is too bad, esp since it is Gossip Girls....

    HOWEVER...as a Christian, saying OMFG "Oh My F-Ing God" is totally tacky, wrong, and just not appropriate. Im more upset about that then the stupid ad. So it shows a steamy couple...most movie posters do. But usually OMFG to me is worse.

    I think OMG would have be sufficient, but throwing the F word in the middle of it, is untasteful and insults me actually.

    Anyone else feel this way??

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Lovely_1's picture
    Lovely_1
    5

    I don't think this ad is going to make my sister run out and have sex and get pregnant. Sorry, but she has morals and boundaries that our parents taught us at a very young age.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • kiddylnd's picture
    kiddylnd
    6

    Exactly Gatsby. Just because it happens, doesn't mean it SHOULD. Just because they make 6" stilettos, doesn't mean you have to wear them, ya know? Teens should not have sex promoted to them like this. People forget that sex is an emotional experience that many teens are not as ready to face as they think. This said by a teen pregnancy statistic.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • LaLaLaurie06's picture
    LaLaLaurie06
    7

    It's hard for me to believe that these books were written for young teenage girls. Whatever happened to the days of The Baby-sitters Club, Fear Street, or even Sweet Valley High for that matter?

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • ElizabethRae's picture
    ElizabethRae
    8

    Yes and Maybe. I saw these last night and there was no "F" in them. Totally unnecessary. They could have gotten the point across without it.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • SkinnyMarie's picture
    SkinnyMarie
    10

    So if the characters jumped off a bridge would you do it too? I would hope the idiots who watch the show would.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • pinkflats's picture
    pinkflats
    11

    i honestly think that it's even false advertisement because i've seen the show and believe me there aren't a lot of sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex, sex.....in the show, but the ads and even the commercials make it look like there are a lot of sex!

    i'm going to feel bad for the new viewers who were lured in by these ads and see anything but sex.

    (sorry about my overused of the word "sex". i got carried away. lol)

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • chellybean's picture
    chellybean
    12

    Get real, this will appeal to teens. And it's not going to be anything new for them. "OMFG" orginated from teenspeak and we're lucky if sex/profanity is the worst thing they do daily.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Ashtastic's picture
    Ashtastic
    13

    I don't think these are any worse than the scenes the show actually portrays, but I can see how some may find it controversial... also, I didn't realize the "OMFG" was actually on the ad. That's not "racy," it's silly.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • jenny_r's picture
    jenny_r
    14

    This show is total trash. If you want to watch the *only* good show on the CW, watch "Supernatural"! It's freakin' OMFG amazing!

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • JenFan1's picture
    JenFan1
    15

    I agree Savilerow, I'm not a Christian, I'm Muslim, but I also feel offended by the statement OMFG. Its horrible that something like that has made it into the mainstream way of speaking..I hear people around me saying it all the time.
    As for these ads, I think they would probably be ok if the target audience for this show were adults. But more likely then not, the majority of viewers are teens and tweens. As a teacher, I see girls in my class all the time trying to act as if they are 20 or 25, dressing like they are 20 and making out in the hallways. Childhood has slowly been made obsolete and replaced with racy outfits and sex...and its a shame as there is so much time for all the ladies to do all of that stuff when they are 17, 18, 19...What happened to kids just being kids.
    Sorry that was totally off-topic...
    Smiling

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Leilanic1's picture
    Leilanic1
    16

    i agree woop that is what i thought too when i saw these ads. its too racy esp with the omfg across it. i know it boils down to parents and how they are involved in their teenagers lives but no need to promote promiscuity.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • jopperma's picture
    jopperma
    18

    I think the "F" is a little uncalled for since they can't even use the "F" word on the show....

    Considering what both these scenes are leading up to though... the "F" is potentially accurate at least... and either way they are getting the publicity they want.

    Side Note: This show is for teenagers?! I need to get a life because I love it.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • lily8206's picture
    lily8206
    19

    I just think they are a little unnecessary.

    However, we are talking about them aren't we?
    And, we all know when GG is coming back, right?
    Mission Accomplished.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Briandiesel's picture
    Briandiesel
    20

    I dont like it but it doesnt offend me- if I was a parent I think I would feel differently.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • trouble450's picture
    trouble450
    21

    Take out the F and I will deal with the ad. Still not gonna watch the show, though. I would ask where they are placing this particular ad and if the network it protecting it (as much as they can ) from young kids.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • misscgo0711's picture
    misscgo0711
    23

    Well OMFG is used a lot by teens. I don't think these ads are too racy. Teens should now what happens when they have sex and know the consequences. Parents need to teach their children a let them know what's on tv is not always right.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • megln1022's picture
    megln1022
    24

    i don't think the blair ad is as bad as the serena ad. the serena ad is how should i say- well even less subtle than the blair ad! i'm not offended by the omfg but omg prob woulda sufficed- plus as someone said above- they can't even say the F word on the show, why put it in the ad?!

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • RoyalBlueMoss's picture
    RoyalBlueMoss
    26

    I've never watched show nor do I ever want to and these ads make me glad I don't. TRASHY!

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • gummybears123's picture
    gummybears123
    27

    well i think the "f" in omfg can look like they're trying too hard to relate to the younger generation. so yeah it is a little unnecessary. also i think that serena and nate's poster is way racier than blair and chuck's. so i like blair and chuck's better because it's not so in your face and i loved that scene in the show as well.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • Woop's picture
    Woop
    28

    Leilanic1 - maybe they're not promoting promiscuity. Maybe they are encouraging teens to use "OMFG" instead of the usual "OMG" the uncool, older folks use during sexy times? Eye-wink

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • amybdk's picture
    amybdk
    29

    I can handle the ads for myself.

    If I had a teenaged daughter? Not so much!

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • CaterpillarGirl's picture
    CaterpillarGirl
    31

    I would never let my tween or teen watch this show, its the parents responsibility but i also blame the CW network for trying to corrupt young girls into thinking its acceptable behavior to act like a complete who re

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • anothermeowmix's picture
    anothermeowmix
    32

    I have more of a problem with the "F and G" combination, than anything else. Because the adjective has less to do with sex than defining God. It's not tolerant or sensitive to religious persuasions of any sort.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • em113's picture
    em113
    34

    i feel bad for blake lively (serena), her "o" face is plastered all over the internet...

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • mondaymoos's picture
    mondaymoos
    35

    I'm pretty sure this ad isn't why 1 out of every 4 high school girls has an STD. I've seen racier ads in my boss' daughter's Teen Vogue. That said, I don't think it's appropriate for their target audience, but I honestly don't believe it's going to sway a teen who's on the fence about having sex.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • ilikeatea's picture
    ilikeatea
    36

    While I think it is part of the responsiblity of parents to teach their kids what is right and wrong...I also think mainstream media has a role and responsibility NOT to encourage and sell behaviour like this as normal for young girls. Afterall, so many teenagers go through that phase in their lives where they DON'T listen to their parents (not because of a lack of parenting but just because it is part of life). Parents cannot protect their kids from everything...these images of young girls having sex and being sexy and as 'normal' behaviour will so impact impressionable minds of youth...not to say all teenagers are dumb and will buy anything sold to them....but you only have to look to the streets and malls to see the effects of Britney, and Jessica Simpson and Paris Hilton has on young girls... *sigh*

    Ok..I'll get off my soapbox now ...

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • miriah15's picture
    miriah15
    37

    I think teens are going to have sex whether TV ads promote it or not. We're just lucky, where I live, that sex ed is a serious class in the High Schools starting in grade 7

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • alex1984's picture
    alex1984
    38

    I think the ad is smart and is obviously doing its job, by all the attention it has received. I think if the ad makes you uncomfortable, then you probably don't want to watch the show anyways.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • j2e1n9's picture
    j2e1n9
    39

    What a bunch of crap that surrounds us in this world today.

    These ads are crap, altho I am also laughing at the thought that "teen sex" is as passionate as they are pretending/insinuating that it is.

    I think we all know how awkward, blundering and pointless teen sex truly is Eye-wink

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • emososays17's picture
    emososays17
    40

    Please, seeing this girl's O face accompanied by something said a hell of a lot during sex (for most people) is so in your face. I can't believe this is being marketed to teens. Teen sex is so NOT this hot hahaha. If it were an ad for Sex And The City I wouldn't think twice but for a show about high school kids? Come on.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • sparkliegirl's picture
    sparkliegirl
    41

    I am as liberal as a person could be but I think these are way to racy period. And, OMFG, Janet Jackson's flashing controversy made so many waves and something like this is allowed? I just don't get who and how these things are scrutinized! It makes no sense!!!!

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • nevaeh1978's picture
    nevaeh1978
    43

    What's the show about anyway? Teenagers drama? Adult-themed? I've never watched it so I have no opinion until I found out for sure.

    It sure looks like a more suitable ad for 'adult-themed' shows.

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment
  • cherrylistic's picture
    cherrylistic
    44

    it's GG what do you expect.........that's why we all love it so much...But i agree the OMFG whats that point?????

    20 weeks 6 days ago Report Comment