Homophobic Ad Compares Coming Out To Being Shot In The Heart

Flora is a Unilever brand of margarine.

"UHH DAD I'M GAY"

"UHH DAD I'M GAY"

The copy reads:
HEADLINE: (in the bullet) UHH DAD I'M GAY
COPY: You need a strong heart today.

Flora is a Unilever brand of margarine sold in the UK, Czech Republic, Ireland, Finland, Sweden, Spain, Poland, Hungary, Portugal, South Africa, Hong Kong, Singapore, New Zealand and Australia.

This ad is via South Africa.

Not the smartest strategy for a 2013 ad.
Unless homophobia just flies over the heads of South Africans, like a bullet.
Note the pink background.

A second ad from the new campaign, referencing the Kama Sutra, is below.
The agency/client are apparently trying to do some "edgy" ads not normally seen in the category.

I've contacted Flora seeking a comment.
I will update if/when they respond.

Ad agency: Lowe + Partners Johannesburg.

"KAMA SUTRA PAGE 48"

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