‘I will survive’…in the worst possible taste.
Well done Channel 5!
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February 21, 2012 at 12:33 -
I’d seen this ad and thought Channel 5 were impressively quick off the mark – I anticipate more of these er, documentaries? will be coming soon to a channel near you.
But I missed the Wonga ad at the end of this clip. WOW! Now that really IS tasteless. That made even me wince.-
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February 21, 2012 at 13:56 -
I agree about the ‘Wonga’ advert. This company, like many others, target their advertising at the sections of society that are in desperate financial straits and then charge outrageous interest rates, up to well over 1000% APR. They should be classified in the same category as unlicensed loan sharks.
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February 21, 2012 at 14:17 -
The APRs are only outrageous because the APR calculations are geared up for long terms loans like mortgages. Payday loans and similar are meant to be paid back within a short period of time, typically a month. As far as I gather, if you do find yourself unable to payback a loan from Wonga, they will at least freeze the interest after notification. ICBW and it’s one of the other companies, but at least one of them does this.
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February 21, 2012 at 13:32 -
All in the best possible taste….. as the late Kenny Everett might have said
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February 21, 2012 at 18:35 -
Somewhat OT Anna, but I know you take an interest in matters legal, so have a look at how Dominic Strauss-Kahn’s lawyer tried to defend his client in a recent radio interview. Possibly the greatest defence in legal history.
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February 21, 2012 at 19:55 -
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February 21, 2012 at 21:28 -
Appalling Advert// Scuzzy Company// Channel 5… Birds of a feather.
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