50,000-plus Worldwide Want this Ad Banned; Religious Insensitivity Cited

Petition description launched on Change.org:

This latest ad of Meat & Livestock Australia in the “You’ll Never Lamb Alone” series, it is very insensitive, irresponsible and total nonsense.

Not only it is defaming the religion, it is also highly inappropriate for, Hindu’s, Muslim’s and Buddhist’s as well. So to say all the religions.

Soon this 30-second ad, will be a part of a broader marketing strategy that will also include in-store promotions, billboards and social media posts.

This should be stopped immediately, it can not be accepted whatsoever. We urge to the PM of Australia to please look into this matter at the earliest before it catches eye of foreign media and embrace the racist image of the country world wide.

Here are a few of the comments left at the petition site Change.org in the past week (no corrections have been made for spelling or punctuation):

OMG! How can they make this ad it’s so high highly offensive to Hindu beliefs please stop this ad immediately! lord Ganesh is sacred & we worship him without meat!.Its like tabu to some Hindu’s Please be respectful to what others believe in or worship it’s sac religious  ❤JAI SRI GANESH ❤

Disgusting and racist act to show Indian god (Ganesha) having a drink and eat meat. This is a communal attack by few individuals which needs to be ceased immediately.

Very insensitive towards worlds ancient religions. Heads of these organisations should be held responsible and severely punished

Promoting the slaughter of any baby animal is disgusting. I don’t like any marketing of this nature but this

Anything in the public domain must take people’s sensitivities into account . This ad is very hurtful to my Hindu sentiments

This advertisement demonstrates a complete lack of cultural sensitivity and should be banned immediately.

All Indian Gods are vegitarian and showibg them eating meat is pure ignorance and insulting.

There wasnt any mohhamed in the Gods which also shouts partiality

This is against Hindu religion ideolgy

Its an insult to GODS OF HINDU by an Australian Company – Disgusting – Shame for Us we all Australians who are known for Non-Discriminating and Equal Opportunities among all who reside in Australia

It’s defaming. Why bring Gods image in ad.

I believe that Hinduism and Hindu Gods are being targeted by negative forces who are afraid that Hindustan might take over the world one day.

This is a very muted response. This only asks to stop this from going ahead any further. There is not even an apology demanded for the damage already done and emotions hurt.

Incorrect to have shows on different cultures with zero understanding.

This ad is offensive not just to Hindus but every religion. This has no place in civil society.

I believe in respecting the sentiments of people belonging to other religions and expect the same from them for my religion.

these rascals should be booked

I’m signing because it is offensive to make fun of any religion

This is totally unacceptable. Straight attack on a religious belief. Those who created this add are not suitable for their role

Never defame religions in your ads .

Its hurts.

This advertisement doesn’t have any meaning.

The did not get permission from other religions.

The bad thing is hurting the religious people who believe in God…

Not only it is defaming the religion, it is also highly inappropriate for, Hindu’s, Muslim’s and Buddhist’s as well. So to say all the religions

Those responsible should be awarded capital punishment.

It is highly inappropriate . It is against my religion & religious views. It depicts my deities in inappropriate way

Hindus should take a stand against the religious intolerance ad designed to mock u

I abhor this ad and this is racist too.

Don’t make fun of our gods

Violating and provoking the religious beliefs and culture.

Australia has developed into a wonderful country integrating people from so many countries, all living peacefully together

It is a pity when advertising can upset people’s beliefs, this should NOT be encouraged.

It is highly humiliating 

Insensitive and Condemnable

Lord Ganesha flanked by an alien and Jesus.

This pure insult to Hindus , why not have the porpht of ismile not included … afraid of Peacefool ?

Its against my Sanatan Dharma ,value system ,strictly objectionable n I condemn this ad

Shamefull ac. Request pm australia to take strict action against these people and the organisation

Because it is ridiculous. Get some knowledge of Santana dharma before doing such a sin….

This advert offends all Hindus by depicting one of our demigods eating meat which is completely against Hindu beliefs.

It is offensive and denies my rights to worship whomever I want

stop making fun of our god’s . And beg Lord Ganesha for pardon.

It is hurting the religious belief and values of over a billion Hindus as Lord/God Ganesha like all other Hindu Gods are considered pious and it is derogatory to associate him promoting lamb

Total shit!!! It needs to be stopped at any cost and the concerned people should apologise unconditionally for this.

Why you people don’t have respect of Hindu Gods…You are a demon.

stop using hindu gods to make marketing stunts,

Not appropriate to belief of millions of people.

Please don’t heart other religions aethist

This is ridiculous. The actor must have been in dire need of money to have even agreed to play the part.

Absolutely digusting!

It’s should been an Ad for good. Please do not hurt feelings of Hindus we believe in God.

I think seriously hurts Hindus.

This is offensive on so many levels. The terrible terrible terrible acting and rediculous script should be mentioned. In this time if global sensitivity it misses the mark and feels like a deliberate stunt to gain publicity.

This is unacceptable and disgraceful. Whoever had made this rubbish obviously has no sense of how to assimilate. There is more to inclusion other than just sharing a meal.

Hindus have always been submissive and social and hurting feelings with videos like this can cause a stir  Kindly delete this video ! Would be obliged!!

The ad is offensive to many religious group

Do not use Hindu Gods to promote meat eating. This is downright offensive to the Hindu community.

I’m signing because firstly it is a big infringement of our religion and secondly, your making it look as if lord Ganesh is a novelty character

Hindus have great respect for Lord Ganesha and it is selfish to show it into a character form for advertising and humiliating . Very cheap media

Respect Every religion

Grossly insensitive to the religious sentiments of many people. Religious dieties, prophets, acclaimed messiah like figures should not be used as cheap advertising subject material.

This is extremely disrespectful and a clear violation of another person beliefs and respect.

Offensive at every level.

I strongly condem the act of this advert as it only has this hurt the Hindu community, but also because the advert has not understood the culture of Hinduism having to have Lord Ganesh. Not only will you receive more petitions but this will become a disgrace to your company and agenda for future !

It’s hateful. Against the Hindu religion

Depicting Lord Ganesha in meat eating environment is gross insult to Hiduism. It is a cheap way of advertising and insulting in my opinion.

This is termedousely disrespectful and a clear violation of another person beliefs and respect.

I’m signing because it’s against my relegion and my culture. It hurts the sentiment of Indian people. Ban it or else livestock will never be peace full In India.

This is totally disrespectful to Hindu God Ganesh and Hinduism as a whole. No Hindu sect allows consumption of Meat! This ad should be banned immediately…

It’s not acceptable to make fun of someone’s religious faith

This petition will be delivered to:

  • CEO – Advertising Standards Bureau
    Fiona Jolly
  • Premier of Victoria
    Daniel Andrews
  • Prime Minister of Australia
    Malcolm Turnbull