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The Chinese dating website Baihe.com has rolled out an ad to persuade women to marry.
Unlike conventional dating ads, this one portrays an elderly woman asking her granddaughter if she has tied the knot—the young lady finally gives in since she cannot afford to be “picky”.
In Chinese culture, children are supposed to respect the elderly and be devoted to their parents’ wishes—because of this, many Chinese nationals are pressured to tie the knot and have children to please their elders as well.
This spot has received a lot of backlash—many netizens have branded it as “irresponsible” and “retarded”, while Rocket News 24 has called the ad a “guilt-trip”.
What do you think—isn’t there a better way to advertise for a dating website?
Watch the controversial spot below.
[via Rocket News 24, video via YouTube]
The Chinese dating website Baihe.com has rolled out an ad to persuade women to marry.
Unlike conventional dating ads, this one portrays an elderly woman asking her granddaughter if she has tied the knot—the young lady finally gives in since she cannot afford to be “picky”.
In Chinese culture, children are supposed to respect the elderly and be devoted to their parents’ wishes—because of this, many Chinese nationals are pressured to tie the knot and have children to please their elders as well.
This spot has received a lot of backlash—many netizens have branded it as “irresponsible” and “retarded”, while Rocket News 24 has called the ad a “guilt-trip”.
What do you think—isn’t there a better way to advertise for a dating website?
Watch the controversial spot below.
[via Rocket News 24, video via YouTube]