WW2 Atomic bomber Enola Gay song for M&S frivolous clothes ad?

Posted by millyloui@reddit | AskUK | View on Reddit | 8 comments

Is it just me or is using the OMD classic song Enola Gay for an M& S fashion ad just a bit wrong? Did the M&S ad people understand what the lyrics are about? Estimated 100,000 dead in seconds from the atomic bomb dropped by the Enola Gay bomber . M& S use it for a spring sunny clothes ad with people smiling & prancing around. Maybe Im just thinking too deeply ?? Maybe its not just clothes ….maybe its Hiroshimas 100,000+ dead people’s clothes?

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AverageCheap4990@reddit

It's a pop song. Pop music is frivolous.

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adam_demamps_wingman@reddit

The Starbucks Bomber Mug came out in 2001. They were pulled in 2001 too. https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/IuwAAOSwM1liLuqc/s-l500.jpg

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millyloui@reddit (OP)

Oh dear who thought that was good idea in a country where so many died in esp WW2 from bombings ? Some young dick who didnt pay attention in history lessons ?

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JamesMMcGillEsquire@reddit

Their fault for making such a catchy song I guess.

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millyloui@reddit (OP)

I suspect the ad co have no idea what the lyrics are about

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tmstms@reddit

No- I agree, it puzzled me too.

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