Google It Gets Better Commercial Sucks
I just saw the commercial for Google's "It gets better" and i think it sucks! What is google trying to promote here? You Tube, Google Chrome, Gay Rights? Come on Google. Stick with developing search technology and stay out of sensitive political issues.
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I agree. I just saw it too. What are they getting at with it?
Posted by Bee
379 days ago
i saw the commercial this morning and was confussed by it. I don't get what they are trying to push...
Posted by bowlerhat
379 days ago
It's sad that I can't watch a sporting event with my child without having him exposed to this. Shame on Google!
What about running a commercial about the millions of Christians (including women and children) who are being brutally raped and murdered in Egypt and other islamic countries with no aid or concern from the "global community"?
This is ad is a disgrace.
Posted by Jay
375 days ago
This commercial both confused and angered me. I don't get the message? I think it is offensive to be honest.
Posted by Redfin
374 days ago
I didn't like it. What is the point?
Posted by LionessLynn
374 days ago
This commercial was weird man. I don't get it. Seriously. What's up?
Posted by BongaBonga
374 days ago
I must admit that I was not a fan of this. It came on during this show that I was watching and i was quite disturbed.
Posted by Lougle
374 days ago
Their gay ad sucks. Who is Google to tell us all it's OK to be gay. The heck with google. I'm taking Chrome off my pc. This ad really got me upset with Google. I'm using duckduckgo.com for my search engine anyway, because they don't sell your name or track you. Bye Google. Sniff, sniff, it will get better - without YOU!
Posted by Hoop
373 days ago
It seems as though Google's arrogance has reached an all-time high. For a company whose slogan is "do no evil" I would expect better. Chrome just dropped to the bottom of my browser list.
Posted by jrud
373 days ago
This commercial was terrible. I am so appaled and shocked at Google. I think i will switch to Bing.
Posted by JR
373 days ago
We are living in a sick world! They even have Woody from Toy Story on this. What are my kids being exposed to now???
Posted by DCA
373 days ago
I agree....what a joke....disgusting commercial....sad commentary on our country.
Posted by Heretostay
372 days ago
Extremely disappointed in Google - what a poor choice.
Posted by KTB
372 days ago
So, if I want to put a video up about how certain homosexual groups bully Christians for their beliefs, will they show it on TV? It is true. The Christians and Jews have been persecuted more than ANY other groups. I think it is time we stand back up for our religious beliefs and not let the homosexuals push us around. If we do that, It Gets Better.
Posted by Kyle
372 days ago
Ya that seriously was the most confusing pointless commercial. So your gay, why do we care, don't flaunt it you faggots!
Posted by Anti Gay
372 days ago
I did not like it. What is the freakin point? Why google?
Posted by mojo
372 days ago
Way to go google! Not only do you associate with the wrong organizations in the US and the Middle East, we find you here lobbying for support from the gay community as well. As a thriving US company you should support both sides of the spectrum by perhaps a be yourself campaign, not a positive closet one. And why take such a stance on such an argument? I really do not know, but I am choosing to end all ties I have with google, and so should you!
Posted by WOW
371 days ago
A company like google should not be pushing social rights issues on viewers. I agree with the message of the commercial, BUT I don't think it's right to force on people. It would be a cold day in hell before Microsoft or apple did that. Google over stepped... switching my android for an iPhone.
Posted by Livej
371 days ago
I was shocked by Google's blatant "shove homosexuality in your face" ad. Leading a homosexual life is a sin and not something to be celebrated or promoted. Google: stick to developing web tools and keep your politics/gay agenda to yourself.
Posted by Christian
371 days ago
The Bible, God's Word, clearly states that homosexuality is a sin. His Word says it is an abomination. It isn't just in the Levitical Law either, it is also in the NEW Testament, in which we are to live by.
Posted by Reponse to TDC
371 days ago
I am absolutely offended by Google AND Disney for contributing. I am against hate crimes & bullying, but I certainly do not agree with subjecting children--anyone--with ideas that being homosexual is healthy or normal. It must sadden God very much to see His people created in His image behaving in ways He clearly states as sinful.
I have not supported Disney for years, & I am now off Google. (By the way, they also support dog fighting.)
Posted by Andrea
371 days ago
I don't know what to say. I didn't like the commercial because I honestly felt like Google put a sensitive topic as the focal point of the commercial. It would have been far better received if they had touched on other groups that are bullied/discriminated against and included those in the commercial as well. Anyone who treats ANYONE poorly is a sad excuse for a human being, but there are a lot of groups out there who could have been included in the commercial. It could have made a stronger point. We should all treat others with respect and dignity whether or not we agree with their lifestyle!
Posted by stuckinthislife
370 days ago
Google should stay out of political and social issues. I find this add offensive. What's the ratio of straight users compared to gay users. By pushing these issues down our throats, Google will alienate themselves from straight users. I already closed my Google apps account and looking around for a good replacement of gmail. It's time to get rid of Google.
Posted by Exchromeuser
369 days ago
sad...
Posted by j513
369 days ago
Google it is tremendously disappointing to see you pushing this agenda, please stick to technology i'm sure Bing will be glad to have an entire group of people switch to their search engine.
Posted by Truth
369 days ago
EXACTLY, as far as the killing the daughters and such go. That is under OLD Levitical Law. When Christ died, that law went away, BUT in the NEW Testament, homosexuality being a sin still existed. We are under the NEW Testament now, and it states that homosexuality is an abomination to the Lord. So, your argument has no meaning.
Posted by RESPONSE to_ TNRRbear
368 days ago
Google just spit in the face of the world's biggest religions; Christianity (Protestants, Catholics, Mormons), Judaism, and Islam.
Posted by None
368 days ago
This commercial made me cry, but not because of the message. It made me cry because it totally exposed gay rights to the world with it. They even had Woody from Toy Story in it! They also had a lot of other people that I liked in it. It sucks. Why don't we make an organization about christians against gay rights? But will they put that on TV? Probably not.
Posted by Dude
367 days ago
Anyone who claims this ad doesn't promote homosexuality is not honest.
It is particularly despicable to see them use the super star character Woody from Toy Story to facilitate the cultural brainwashing of our children. Shame on Pixar, too. After a few years of seeing this kind of malicious spin promoted by major companies with household names many kids grow up as ignorant adults who have no idea they have been duped.
Posted by garagejockey
367 days ago
APPLE
PIXAR
MICROSOFT
DISNEY
ANNE HATHAWAY
all of these companies/people--and THOUSANDS more--posted videos in support of the \"It gets better project.\"
Guess what, your day is ending. Hatred fueled by willful ignorance and the acceptance of false beliefs is done. So join us, God is waiting for you to decide that you love and accept everyone in the world for who they are, the same as God does. Read the signs, this ideas\' time has come.
Posted by I love you even if
366 days ago
I agree, Google needs to stick with developing search technology! Instead of trying to start a gay movement! You don't see christians that get verbally abused and sometimes physically abused going and crying to some big empire and telling them to start a movement because they're little girls who cant cope with what is said to them! I think gays need to shut-up! about being pounded! Maybe if faggots would keep it to themselves they wouldn't get pounded! And another thing that ticks me off is that gays always get all defensive and ticked off if a straight guy/girl says what they think! Google, I just want to say you suck and your not my homepage and I'm not using any of your stuff! And also.. Take your ad off of Hulu.. I run to the toilet puking everytime I see it..
Posted by ohyea39
340 days ago
Google doesn't need to do this! I agree with the user "dude" I think it was sick how they used woody from toy story in their stupid campaign! And another reason why I agree with "dude" is because christians probably get verbally bullied and physically bullied just as much as gays but even still! Gays win again! Because "supposedly" they don't force anything on us like christians do.. From what we've seen in the commercial.. SARCASM..
I feel like its there is just a small group of people vs. the supporters of gays and the gays themselves..
DONT ASK, DONT TELL.. And maybe you wont get bullied..
Posted by GivenPower
340 days ago
Posted by catwoman
340 days ago
"It gets better." Really? How the crap does Google know if it gets better?
Google... now predicting the future. What can't they do?
Ridiculous.
Posted by Stybun
330 days ago
I'm not going to say that the ad sucks-I don't think that it did- it was well done, tasteful to a point and has a good message for its particular audience. What I take issue with is Woody-it just isn't right to target kids with any venture and using Woody is just what Goodle did. I don't need a character that my child looks up to to endorse a lifestyle choice (I apologize if anyone is offended with my choice of words because I don't understand being gay-ergo I will not degrade nor praise it). I would feel similarly if the Trojan man was made into a cartoon and endorsed a heterosexual lifestyle. Neither is good for children. Let the parent set the example- not a product-especially a giant like google which is almost impossible to avoid.
Posted by Reece
330 days ago
This commercial is just awful! I can't believe Google would take such a stance on such a hot political issue.
Posted by BrandonLeed
293 days ago
It is not right for a large company to do that.
Posted by PoliticallyCorrect
293 days ago
This commercial sucks Google. What were you thinking??
Posted by LincolnLawyer
289 days ago
Soo...........Google Chrome was created for Gay people to get popular? FAILING commercial!
Posted by ScarfaceZel
288 days ago
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I do not agree. I saw the commercial and was quite touched by it. It has a unique message that only certain people can truely understand.
Posted by GinaLee
379 days ago
The point of the commercial is that one person can use the internet to start a movement, spread hope, and maybe even save the lives of others. It's about the power of words combined with the power of the internet to connect people in a positive way, and the "It Gets Better" campaign is a recent example of that. It's not about pushing any sort of agenda, and to view the commercial as trying to promote homosexuality or make a political statement is to completely miss the point.
Posted by UTjunior
374 days ago
You are all wrong. This commercial shows that bullying is wrong and needs to be put to a stop.
Posted by MyWallet
374 days ago
I think the commercial was amazing. I was I'm such awe when I was watching it. Google did an incredibly brave move with this commercial and I'm so glad they did. They commercial just made my day and made me actually feel good about my self.
Posted by Erica
373 days ago
you gotta love these religious bullies...
Posted by Dan
372 days ago
I thought it was a great illustration of how the internet can start a movement. The "it gets better" campaign is a purely viral internet movement.
Posted by JAY
372 days ago
All of you people who spread hate instead of love and tolerance are going to Hell. Good for you Google for promoting love, understanding, tollerance and kindness.
Posted by Jesus
372 days ago
Christians who preach hate, not love, are sinners and therefor abominations in the eyes of the lord.
Also, wait until your dignity and free speach are stripped from you and we'll see how you feel about 'protecting' your children. Then you will know the pain of living in a dark, cold box your whole life. Who would wish that upon anyone? Do unto others as you would have them so to you. The jews were persecuted for their beliefs and lifestyle, so why do you all continue to spread such hate and fear?
Try caring about someone else other than yourselves. Everyone has problems, pains, and woes. Noone is truly apart from another. It is only perception and the twisting of words that keep us seperate. If you hide behind the selfishness of your petty lives God would still put his only begotten son through all that pain again for you. But you cannot even sacrifice slight comfort for another human being. So disgusting.
Posted by Righteous
372 days ago
"How many gay people does God need to place on this earth before people understand that he wants them here?"
Posted by Tdc
372 days ago
For those of you saying "The Bible clearly states homosexuality is a sin" I agree. Furthermore, It also tells us how to treat our slaves or sell out daughter into slavery. It also instructs a husband to kill his new bride if she is not a virgin by having the townspeople stone her to death for being a whore in her father's house. It also forbids us from eating shellfish or wearing clothes made out of more than one type of fiber. It forbids women to speak unless given permission (personally I like this) and women do not have any rights, as they are the property of their husband or father. So, if your gonna be hatin' on the gays because of what the bible says, then your just a moron following a 2000 year old book that's full of barbaric cultural traditions of the people in the middle east at that time. Get your heads out of your asses people, this is the 21st century and humankind has progressed enough to know that basic human rights must be extended to everyone, no matter what their sex, religion, race, or sexual orientation. The fact that you'd actually be railing against a commercial like this only shows your still a hate-filled, ignorant barbarian just like those people who would have stoned their own daughter to death 2000 years ago. You don't deserve the air you get to breath.
Posted by TNRRbear
371 days ago
I think Google was just trying to show how te internet can change someone's life and even save it. It also showed how one person can make a huge difference with the help of the Internet. I think it was a very brave move for Google, but I'm glad that they did it.
Posted by Eric
369 days ago
I think this commercial is disgusting, why try to promote gay rights using the google name. Try to promote God , you will go a lot further.
Posted by Prancer7
369 days ago
i loved it, it actually made be tear up. i agree completly with "UTjunior" one person can use the internet to start a movement, spread hope, and maybe even save the lives of others. it starts with one person and touches the lifes of a thousands. helps everyone, gay, straights, everyone! always believe and love aften. oh and read "UTjunior" posted 7 days ago. he realy understands it!
Posted by kaygibbs
367 days ago
All of you who are boycotting Google because they support gay rights is stupid. I mean you would have to stop using a lot of things if you didn't use anything by companies that support the LGBT community.
Posted by Aaron
366 days ago
I love Google even more now. :D
Posted by Ben
366 days ago
I find it funny how all the Christians who are posting on this are spreading so much hate. Isn't god and Christianity all about love?
Stop hatin'
Posted by StraightChristianwholoves
366 days ago
what next? let's support the petafile community? or maybe hey let's support the rapist community. They all have rights too.!
Posted by none
366 days ago
im a 18yr old lesbian and its nice to see some1 notices that being bullied for being gay is wrong. ive been out since 6th grade and i went through total hell to where i am now, but u know what? it did get better. im currently engadged to a beautiful women who i want to spend the rest of my life with. My best friend is catholic and so is her father, shes gay, and they treat her like any1 else, because the people u fall in love with dont make u who u r, its what u do with ur life, become something, dont let people get to u, u can be so much better than that, thx to all the likers of the video, it means alot
Posted by nikk
362 days ago
Google has a right to promote their political views and people have a right to stop using Google if they disagree with their views.
I'm a Christian and I don't know anyone from my church that hates gay people or supports abuse of any kind.
But they do believe that living a homosexual lifestyle is immoral and should be discouraged.
Anyone who thinks the Bible is book of hate really doesn't get it.
Posted by createdequal
333 days ago