Dutch outraged as South Africa charges women over beer babe stunt

[Electric Monk]

Source: NewsCore

THE DUTCH Government has blasted South Africa for arresting and charging two Dutch women who organised an "ambush marketing" stunt at a World Cup match.

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The Dutch embassy in Pretoria had asked South African authorities "about the grounds on which our citizens were held", Dutch foreign ministry spokesman Aad Meijer said.

"We are not aware of any South African legislation that allows people to be detained for wearing an orange dress."

Budweiser, an official sponsor, is the only beer company allowed to advertise within the stadiums. FIFA fiercely protects its marketing interests, which are a major cash spinner for the organisation.

Read more: http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/breaking-news/dutch-outraged-as-south-africa-charges-women-over-beer-babe-stunt/story-e6frf7jx-1225880675181

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[bigworld]

1. everything according to plan

The arrest (and accompanying photos of the ladies) just plays into Bavaria's hands. They'll get better play and sales from this than Budweiser will

[Lance_Boyle]

3. Why would the Dutch give a flying fig about Bavaria?

Hell, they actually brew GOOD beer in Bavaria. Most Dutch beer, quite unfortunately, reflects their close proximity to Belgium. Meaning it tastes like an untreated yeast infection.

[alfredo]

5. How would you know what an untreated yeast infection

tastes like?

No, don't tell me. I got to get that image out of my head.

A pint of black might help.

[Critters2]

6. !

:spray:

:rofl:

[medeak]

2. was in S Africa Thurs

believe me....this doesn't surprise me a bit after the way I was treated as a woman there for 3 weeks. If it had been men am certain they wouldn't have been taken to jail.

[femrap]

7. more oinkers

in S. Africa than the U.S? Tell us more, please.

[medeak]

10. oh hell yes!

last day was paying husband's bill as he has Parkinson's and unable to write. Was told "don't interfere with us men doing business...here men are men and women are nervous" Husband was told to have money wired when he arrived in states rather than me using my credit card or writing check. Thought it had to be a joke at first...but not. Polygamy is legal there btw...president has countless wives.

[femrap]

12. I had no idea....

Polygamy? Shit. So apartheid is gone and misogyny is alive and well.

[alfredo]

4. No hetro man will notice that tiny tag. If it's a soccer match

most men are so drunk they would hardly notice a woman nearby.

[Scuba]

8. Wait a minute. That's what Dutch women look like? And they can get high too? See ya.

[nichomachus]

9. This, on the other hand, is apparently OK

[Romulox]

11. Miller is owned by a South African company. Coincidence? nt