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UK Gym Warns That Aliens Will Eat “Fatties” First

UK Gym Warns That Aliens Will Eat “Fatties” First

January 6, 2010 By Mike Hickerson 6 Comments

gymalien2-thumb-550x818-30990When our alien overlords finally do arrive and begin dining on humankind, apparently they’ll eat the “fatties” first.

At least that’s according to the marketing campaign of a gym in the United Kingdom.

According to the Daily Telegraph, owners of a health club and spa attached to Cadbury House hotel in Bristol thought a tongue-in-cheek advertisement would be a perfect way to attract new customers.  However, the campaign has sparked a negative reaction in England (and now) the world.

here have been complaints not only from the general public, but from polticians as well, including councillor Tony Moulin, who said, “I think this sign is insensitive, tacky and could cause offense to some people.”

But health club manager Jason Eaton defended the campaign, saying, “The alien campaign has been developed as a tongue-in-cheek look at the fact that people, generally, over the Christmas period do put on a little weight. We do not intend to cause any offense to anyone.”

Now if you’ll excuse me, I’ll be at the gym working off my Christmas cookie weight so I won’t be consumed first….

Filed Under: Geeky, Funny & Weird Tagged With: Aliens / UFOs

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Comments

  1. Ringsting of Fire says

    January 7, 2010 at 6:01 am

    Love it

    Reaction is typical these days…not surprised at all

    Reply
  2. GazerBeam says

    January 7, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    Can’t people just take a joke?

    Reply
  3. Cara says

    January 7, 2010 at 4:31 pm

    I think it’s hilarious. Still, people are people, but at least the ones I dislike most might be eaten first…jk

    Reply
  4. Fred says

    January 7, 2010 at 5:09 pm

    The fat one’s produce chemicals. The chemicals feel good.

    Reply
  5. Bruce says

    January 7, 2010 at 5:24 pm

    Let’s face it. The people that would be offended by this ad, are VERY unlikely to be gym customers anyway. The media attention has probably been a good thing for this establishment — at least among people who might actually want to work out.

    Reply
  6. Arkle says

    January 7, 2010 at 9:59 pm

    I’m fat myself and I think that’s funny.

    Reply

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