They’re our knight in shining armor — our Hetty in a time of Henson — they are the Australian Family Association. Always around when someone has crossed that line… as can be seen from these recent events.
Step 1: If you run a multi-million dollar company selling burgers, you can make more money by selling Batman toys with your kid’s meals and piss off the AFA at the same time. Even though Batman has been an icon to children for decades and the most recent film can be seen by those of any age, the AFA won’t be able to resist biting into a flame grilled Outrage Double Whopper.
Response you’ll get from AFA:
The Australian Family Association says the marketing ploy could confuse parents by suggesting the movie – which has graphic violence scenes – is suitable for children.
Queensland president Mark Holzworth said the toys would make children want to see the film.
“That’s the very reason that the producers would want their products connected to the kids’ meal,” Mr Holzworth said.
News.com.au, August 10 2008
Step 2: Suggest to your child’s school that they teach mathematics (like probability) at the local horse track.
Response you’ll get from AFA:
“There is no way we can endorse this method of alternate learning.”
“There are creative ways of teaching children maths skills and life skills, but this is pushing the fringe further than it needs to be pushed.
“For many, gambling would be considered a vice. We don’t send children to tobacco factories or breweries, so why are we sending them to a racetrack?”
News.com.au, August 7 2008
Step 3: Host a TV series featuring models and have them direct their own photo shoot. They’ll probably choose to do something sexually suggestive. Sure you advised them that’s not what you are looking for, but it doesn’t matter — the AFA are ready to pounce.
Response you’ll get from AFA:
Angela Conway of the Australian Family Association described the show as “dangerous and highly toxic”
Herald Sun, August 11 2008
And updated today:
“This whole genre of model programs sends a very strong message to young people that your main capacity for success in this world is to market yourself sexually,” she said.
“Instead of being part of the solution, this teacher is part of the problem.
“He’s helping to generate these very, very toxic messages that are driving young girls to body image problems and eating disorders, and other psychological difficulties.”
News.com.au, August 12 2008
But seriously, three cases of AFA outrage in just 4 days? In the words of Bruce Wayne: Get the ‘F’ off my newspaper.
