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andydp
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 Posted: 10/26/05 - 16:10 Post subject: Guys, here's a contest we could all sink into
This could be the start of something big...
Lads' mag rapped over boob offer
A lads' mag has been rapped over an advert inviting readers to "win a boob job for your girlfriend".
Offended members of the public complained the competition in ZOO could result in women being "co-erced" into having surgery.
The Advertising Standards Authority said the advert was irresponsible because breast surgery was potentially harmful.
An article in ZOO said the "boob job" was worth £4,000.
It continued: "Make your lady a more rounded individual with our feel-good, selfless, world-first competition.
"ZOO is giving away a £4,000 boob job for your partner, and a £1,000 cash prize for you!"
The double page article featured photos of the model Jordan before and after breast surgery.
A side panel headed "Choose your Chest" included photos of eight pairs of breasts ranging from an A cup to a G cup.
A spokesman for ZOO said the magazine would make it clear in future that the £4,000 winner's prize was a "fund" which could be spent on whatever he or she wanted.
He pointed out that two other complaints were not upheld by the ASA.
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