Wicked Campers’ drug dealer themed van found in breach of Ad Standards

May 22, 2018 12:44

Infamous rental van company Wicked Campers has again been reprimanded by the ad watchdog, this time for a van which says “Weed is not a drug. It’s a plant. I’m not a dealer. I’m a florist.”

Posting to Ad Standards a complaint noted the ad is “promoting” cannabis use and insinuating “that it is okay to break the law”.

Another one of Wicked Campers’ drug themed vans

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Abigail Dawson

Abigail Dawson was Mumbrella's senior content journalist covering event content. She left Mumbrella to move into an agency role in 2020.

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2 COMMENTS

Peter chapel 23 May 18

They dont care, they’re happy for you mob to just keep having a crack at them which leads to more free press…..I hate the ad too and hate the company because its LCD marketing but stupidly it works and you guys seem to have a bit of an issue with them putting the boot in so thanks, we love it.

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Dave 3 Jun 18

Lighten up. Its a sweet little ad. Quite like it.

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