that "commercials like that aren't seen in Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, etc."

The commercial that just ended was one where there were seemingly gay couples shown buying something, non-Whites (or People of Color) were prominently featured, etc. Then he said, "It's the same thing for drugs that help people with HIV, they just don't see those in those states."

Since we were watching a show on a very popular streaming service, Netflix, in this case, I found that dubious, and probably just another "anti-Southern" comment from this same individual he'd done several times in the past.

I considered his comment to be ignorant, prejudiced and discriminatory. Can anyone on this board who lives in any SEC footprint state tell me is his comment actually true? Are parts of our nation being censored from these types of commercials?

I had a rip-roaring argument about it with other friends that were present for that the next day.

TIA, and Gig 'em.

I have no clue since I'm in Texas, but I find it believable that certain companies wouldnt want to feature commercials with diverse casts and families in areas that have very negative reactions to that. The companies are buying and making ads. Its a waste of money to make an ad when demographic research says these consumers will boycott their product if they pickup on a message they dont like.

Short version: probably.

Advertisers have demo and region specific copy running ALL the time. Example: no need to advertise jet skis in Grand Rapids in February or snow plows in Tampa ever.

BTW, I've been seeing ads begging for donations to the ACLU recently. Not exactly Bible Belt fodder.

The Porkchop Express said:

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C0uld you at least give us some brands that you are referring to?

I've seen plenty of TV commercials with interracial couples and people that are not explicity called gay, but that inference could easily be made.

Also, who cares?

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1) I'll look out for brands.

2) I care because there is tremendous prejudice against Texans, specifically, and all people from "the South" here in this town, and it's especially bad in the Entertainment Industry, where some people are actively excluded from work in the Industry. The reasons listed are:

"All Texans are prejudiced.
Texans hate all Muslims and Jews.
Texans hate all Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Arabs, etc., anybody who's not White.
The only culture in the state of Texas is at the bottom of a Petri dish.
The only reason football is so popular in Texas is because 'they don't have anything else to do.'
Texans are anti-gay, anti-immigrant, anti-intellectual, anti-education, and are small minded, prejudiced, ignorant and xenophobic.
Giving an Entertainment Industry job to a Texan is giving money and exposure to someone who hates you and supports White Supremacy."

All of these things are considered "common knowledge" here in this town, and "everybody knows" all that, and more, is "true."

I find all the above actually shows how ignorant, prejudiced and discriminatory those people are who say such things.

And I care because I want an even playing field here in this Industry where people aren't "cancelled" because of ridiculous prejudices of ignorant people like the individual who made the comment in the OP.

In interested in any- and everyone's thoughts on the above.

AN even playing field in Hollywood sounds like wishing for an Aggie National Championship in football. Sure it would be great, but I'm pretty sure I'm not going to live long enough to see it.

You should definitely hit up TCTTS - the resident Texan making his way through the Hollywood shuffle.

The Agly Duckling said:

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2) I care because there is tremendous prejudice against Texans, specifically, and all people from "the South" here in this town, and it's especially bad in the Entertainment Industry, where some people are actively excluded from work in the Industry. The reasons listed are:

"All Texans are prejudiced.
Texans hate all Muslims and Jews.
Texans hate all Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Arabs, etc., anybody who's not White.
The only culture in the state of Texas is at the bottom of a Petri dish.
The only reason football is so popular in Texas is because 'they don't have anything else to do.'
Texans are anti-gay, anti-immigrant, anti-intellectual, anti-education, and are small minded, prejudiced, ignorant and xenophobic.
Giving an Entertainment Industry job to a Texan is giving money and exposure to someone who hates you and supports White Supremacy."

All of these things are considered "common knowledge" here in this town, and "everybody knows" all that, and more, is "true."

I find all the above actually shows how ignorant, prejudiced and discriminatory those people are who say such things.

And I care because I want an even playing field here in this Industry where people aren't "cancelled" because of ridiculous prejudices of ignorant people like the individual who made the comment in the OP.

In interested in any- and everyone's thoughts on the above.

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I mean, odds are in their favor with these assumptions.

Possibly on a micro level, but my guess is that guy is just ignorant and read it on the internet. The states mentioned are nowhere near the monolithic, carbon copy from door to door, single demographic he ignorantly believes them to be.

It's not simple like a fast food joint isn't going to advertise in Maine because their only locations current and planned are in the Pacific time zone.

rhutton125 said:

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I kept seeing HIV medication ads on CBS. Live in Texas. /shrug

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Ads are based on search history
good luck

Mute and ignore. Easy.

Are you asking if some ads are geotargeted?

Of course they are.

I would think that on streaming services they could easily target based on the profiles viewing history.

It's 100% true...

Here are some commercials we don't get here in Texas. It's complete BS...

I don't have ads on netflix, but i can tell you 100% that netflix ads (and most streaming services that aren't live TV) are absolutely targeted. Its all big data. If your family has mulitple profiles on Netflix, take a look at the "cover" pictures for movies/shows. A female's profile is much more likely to feature the strong female lead of a show.

Wish it were true in Texas. I'm afraid of catching HIV from some winky-eyed creeper on a train platform every time I flip the channel now.

*new Jim Beam spot calling out small towns is probably the most atrocious and heavy handed.

Uhhh, at the risk of feeding a likely troll, and having no idea what exact commercials you're referring to, I live in Florida. I see plenty of commercials featuring an ethnically, sexually, and gender diverse cast. And I drive by a billboard several times a week targeting people to go get an HIV test.

The Agly Duckling said:

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All of these things are considered "common knowledge" here in this town, and "everybody knows" all that, and more, is "true."

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If that's the case, why in the hell would you want to work there? Move to Vancouver or Atlanta or back home, break the mold, and start finding your own projects in a place that tolerates who you are.

TCTTS said:

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The Agly Duckling said:

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The Porkchop Express said:

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C0uld you at least give us some brands that you are referring to?

I've seen plenty of TV commercials with interracial couples and people that are not explicity called gay, but that inference could easily be made.

Also, who cares?

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1) I'll look out for brands.

2) I care because there is tremendous prejudice against Texans, specifically, and all people from "the South" here in this town, and it's especially bad in the Entertainment Industry, where some people are actively excluded from work in the Industry. The reasons listed are:

"All Texans are prejudiced.
Texans hate all Muslims and Jews.
Texans hate all Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, Arabs, etc., anybody who's not White.
The only culture in the state of Texas is at the bottom of a Petri dish.
The only reason football is so popular in Texas is because 'they don't have anything else to do.'
Texans are anti-gay, anti-immigrant, anti-intellectual, anti-education, and are small minded, prejudiced, ignorant and xenophobic.
Giving an Entertainment Industry job to a Texan is giving money and exposure to someone who hates you and supports White Supremacy."

All of these things are considered "common knowledge" here in this town, and "everybody knows" all that, and more, is "true."

I find all the above actually shows how ignorant, prejudiced and discriminatory those people are who say such things.

And I care because I want an even playing field here in this Industry where people aren't "cancelled" because of ridiculous prejudices of ignorant people like the individual who made the comment in the OP.

In interested in any- and everyone's thoughts on the above.

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This definitely feels like bait, but what the hell, I'll take a bite…

As a Texan working in Hollywood, absolutely no one gives a sh*t that I'm from Texas, nor has it ever kept me from getting a job.

Hell, I have a production company called "Oil & Cattle," of all things, and people tell us quite frequently how much they love the name, ask where it comes from, and when I explain the Texas of it all, they get a kick out of it.

We even have a paid deal with a studio, run by some of the most powerful *women* in the industry, and work with people of all backgrounds/colors/sexual orientations, including some very notable names you would absolutely know, and definitely consider "liberal."

And yet, none of them care about the Texas of it all one bit.

This is simply yet another myth a certain TexAgs contingent has convinced itself of, because it fits a narrative that allows them to feel outrage, which is sadly what fuels it, and what gets it off.

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i'm not in the industry, though i have friends who are. from my experience, if texas is mentioned, its, "Oh man, I love Austin!" or "I've always wanted to go to Austin."

i know that's probably not what the people of texags want to hear since a big bunch of people around here hate austin. The third response is, "oh, i have family in texas!" So many people have moved here that seems like everyone has relatives here.