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Husky-D

Husky-D said on the 25th Nov, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_TBd-UCwVAY

I was like awwwww. This is just AMAZING.

<3

mervotron

mervotron said on the 27th Nov, 2011

I did love this, and have seen it circulate Facebook.

bobbyandmimmi

bobbyandmimmi said on the 27th Nov, 2011

:) really really good

MrAsh

MrAsh said on the 27th Nov, 2011

That's a really great ad. A lot better than the first one Get Up produced.

TheOldie

TheOldie said on the 27th Nov, 2011

ooohhhh I liked that. I was wondering WTF its all about.

Maybe I could be their bridesmaid. Always the bridesmaid.

Husky-D

Husky-D said on the 27th Nov, 2011

"It's a love story, baby just say yes". <3

mark_

mark_ said on the 27th Nov, 2011

This expensive little video isn't meant for us; it's meant for the old-fashioned dyed-in-the-wool members of the ALP rank and file who'll be voting at Gillard's conference this week

MrAsh

MrAsh said on the 27th Nov, 2011



You sound like Ernesto with this comment Husky-D! :p

bobbyandmimmi

bobbyandmimmi said on the 27th Nov, 2011

love is a losing game, one that I wished I never played :(

Husky-D

Husky-D said on the 27th Nov, 2011



Well I love it nevertheless.

Now I'm going to play some love ballads if you'd excuse me... :D

Husky-D

Husky-D said on the 27th Nov, 2011



lol I was reminded of this song when seeing him with one knee on the ground whilst holding the ring

shireboy

shireboy said on the 27th Nov, 2011



I was like awwwww. This is just AMAZING.




Lesson learnt : I need to start catching the Manly Ferry

(pity all I catch is the crappy Hurstville/Illawarra trains :( )

mervotron

mervotron said on the 27th Nov, 2011

Pity the guy in it is straight...

bobbyandmimmi

bobbyandmimmi said on the 27th Nov, 2011

why am I not seeing this on the tele???

Brightside05

Brightside05 said on the 27th Nov, 2011

It goes for nearly 2 minutes, cost too much to put it on TV.

mark_

mark_ said on the 27th Nov, 2011

^
because a two-minute commercial would cost a million dollars. Most commercials are 30 seconds

bobbyandmimmi

bobbyandmimmi said on the 27th Nov, 2011

pffft bullshit, I know a friend who did a 30 second ad for $600 for 3 weeks and they were in good time slots

Brightside05

Brightside05 said on the 27th Nov, 2011

On the Dubbo WIN channel?

bobbyandmimmi

bobbyandmimmi said on the 27th Nov, 2011

just...... shhhh lol, on prime

MrAsh

MrAsh said on the 27th Nov, 2011

This is a brilliant ad. Better than the first one Get Up created.

Husky-D

Husky-D said on the 27th Nov, 2011

I want a BF like that! :D

<3 those puppy eyes :p

Husky-D

Husky-D said on the 27th Nov, 2011

Just got an email from Getup! today: "we're adapting this smash-hit online video for TV and booking ad spots during prominent national prime-time shows this week."

bobbyandmimmi

bobbyandmimmi said on the 27th Nov, 2011

^^^^^^^http://www.fairfaxunderground.com/forum/file.php?40,file=30877,filename=SIMON-COWELL-HAPPY-GIF.gif

MrAsh

MrAsh said on the 27th Nov, 2011

^Join the club Husky-D! :D

Dont Touch

Dont Touch said on the 28th Nov, 2011

I cry every time

Matt Akersten

Matt Akersten said on the 28th Nov, 2011

The star of this video is a New Zealander. #justsaying xx

Brightside05

Brightside05 said on the 28th Nov, 2011

Is he actually straight though?

newdannielle

newdannielle said on the 28th Nov, 2011

omg i just cryed watching this its beautiful and it gives me hope that ill be able to marry my girlfriend someday soon! :-)) hopefully

Miracleboi84

Miracleboi84 said on the 28th Nov, 2011

I have to say that this video is amazing. It made me feel warm and fuzzy and yes I think it is time!!

bobbyandmimmi

bobbyandmimmi said on the 28th Nov, 2011

I watched it again and got goose bumps then cried :( why must this be soo sweet

rudeboy86

rudeboy86 said on the 28th Nov, 2011

The guy who we are supposed to relate to and sympathize with is white, able-bodied, blue eyed/blonde haired... he and his husband-to-be have homes and can afford vacations. I think the video is supposed to be like "twist!" at the end, which is supposed to inspire straight viewers to support gay marriage with an argument of "gays are just like us." But it's an us that is white (with people of color friends!), male, and wealthy. In this way, the video is actually quite honest - because this is who stands to benefit from same-sex marriage.

MrAsh

MrAsh said on the 28th Nov, 2011



I do like the ad, yet I did think the same thing! Also I did suspect the plot twist was going to be of an inter-racial relationship which subliminally played on the white man superior racism we have in our society. Remember anything inter-racial is alright to main stream western society as long as the non-caucasions revere the caucasions and treat them as physically perfect and their lifestyle as superior, whilst the non-caucasian has to see themselves as repulsive, lacking materialistically (therefore needy) and inferior to the caucasion partner (Abercrombie & Fitch is the perfect marketing example of this).

Thankfully I've met inter-racial couples who aren't like that and there is a genuine connection, attraction and equality in their relationship which is beautiful to encounter. Yet on the gay scene still it's pretty much white man superior which is appalling.

kpaninon

kpaninon said on the 28th Nov, 2011

It is beautiful..

Barrin

Barrin said on the 29th Nov, 2011



And how many of those applauding Mardi Gras for their new 'inclusiveness' also demand entry into this 'exclusive' form of marriage?

Husky-D

Husky-D said on the 29th Nov, 2011

Can we please just sit back and enjoy the clip without bringing those serious issues into this conversation?

Geez

JayTee

JayTee said on the 29th Nov, 2011

are the actors actually gay?

MrAsh

MrAsh said on the 29th Nov, 2011

Can we please just sit back and enjoy the clip without bringing those serious issues into this conversation?

Geez

No Husky-D, these are important issues to raise.

Sep77

Sep77 said on the 29th Nov, 2011



He looks so familiar. I wonder if it's because he's a friend of a dozen friends on Facebook and the photo pops up as "do you know and want to befriend this person?". On the tip of my tongue. I hate it when that happens.

danny corvini

danny corvini said on the 29th Nov, 2011

I think they rushed into things...

Husky-D

Husky-D said on the 29th Nov, 2011



I understand issues are important but it's not necessary to raise them here.

This is a beautiful video full of love so can we please keep the "important issues" elsewhere?

It's like bringing up the topic of marriage counselling in a wedding.

MrAsh

MrAsh said on the 29th Nov, 2011

I understand issues are important but it's not necessary to raise them here.

This is a beautiful video full of love so can we please keep the "important issues" elsewhere?

It's like bringing up the topic of marriage counselling in a wedding.

No Husky-D those people are actors portraying love. Real love happens in reality! Also there are some weddings where marriage counselling and divorce are mentioned. Life isn't all Celine Dion, Mills & Boon and Abercrombie & Fitch!

Rudeboy86 and I have raised very valid points about the video.

Husky-D

Husky-D said on the 30th Nov, 2011

No Husky-D those people are actors portraying love. Real love happens in reality! Also there are some weddings where marriage counselling and divorce are mentioned. Life isn't all Celine Dion, Mills & Boon and Abercrombie & Fitch!

Rudeboy86 and I have raised very valid points about the video.

Yes I'm fully aware that they're actors...duh! -_-! I was refering to the message that the video tries to deliver.

And I've said already that the points you raised are important and debatable but can we talk about it in a different thread?

And what's wrong with A & F ? :D

Sep77

Sep77 said on the 30th Nov, 2011

Well, I can't wait until Thursday for my roady down to Sydney for Saturday's rally!

MrAsh

MrAsh said on the 30th Nov, 2011

Yes I'm fully aware that they're actors...duh! -_-! I was refering to the message that the video tries to deliver.

And I've said already that the points you raised are important and debatable but can we talk about it in a different thread?

And what's wrong with A & F ? :D

No these points are important to raise in this thread since it will receive a lot more traffic. I've said my bit anyway so I won't be adding to it.

As for A&F there is a lot wrong with that company, now that is definitely another thread!

Husky-D

Husky-D said on the 30th Nov, 2011



I'm going to the rally too.

iCraig2

iCraig2 said on the 30th Nov, 2011

The count is now up to 2,321,475. I have seen it posted and linked to all across the web - it has officially gone viral. Great work GetUp!

daverm66

daverm66 said on the 2nd Dec, 2011

Such a powerful clip.......w O w!!

JayTee

JayTee said on the 3rd Dec, 2011

To all those (Rudeboy mainly) who think that this is too "anglo" and middle class, as a professional movie nitpicker I would have to say that your assertion is dead wrong. Honestly how many indian, middle eastern, asian, or other ethnic families would fit the ending? The couple's engagement is CELEBRATED by their families. That is near impossible with alot of ethnic cultures. And as for being too middle class, the same applies. There is published research that shows that homophobia is related to socio economic status. As people get richer they become less homophobic. Poor people on the whole are the most homophobic people around. Mainly because they are not educated. If you want the ending to be believable, there could only be a white middle class family at the centre of this piece. Perhaps ins 50 years or so when some ethnic cultures have caught up with notions of equality between the sexes they might be then able to work on equality for all sexualities.

evilmr

evilmr said on the 4th Dec, 2011

Still brings a tear to my eye... Yeah, I confess that marriage equality means alot to me.

TheOldie

TheOldie said on the 4th Dec, 2011

I just hope the media dont get hold of the actor is straight. Am with Mama and Jaytee that it should have been a gay one. Suppose it shows we embrace all sexualities.

badamj2000

badamj2000 said on the 4th Dec, 2011

its a bout 3:34pm....

Craig67

Craig67 said on the 11th Oct, 2012

I found out from Getup who did a check by my postcode and found that the two MP in my area Ed Husic and Davd Bradbury voted no to marriage equality.

I wrote to David saying that he voted no. I began a dialogue with their office. It must have had an impact because I eas invited to have a meeting with them on 16th November to discuss this issue. I attached a video "it could happen to you" highly recommended with a box of tissue.

See below. You know if everyone wrote - what impact that will have on our future young ones. I longed for the day where I would be chatting to a young one who's come out at school, has a boyfriend and when he is of age will marry and plan for a career and family. It's bit too late for me but it's never too late for young generation, old and young I suppose.

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No to Marriage Equality.

I'm actually gobsmacked shocked because I voted for you. You looked like a honest man with common sense.

I'm Deaf, a Christian who is Gay too. I've been with my partner for over 17 years now. Getup informed me based on my postcode that both you and Ed Husic voted no to marriage equality.

You know, there's so many reasons for why I like the idea of marraige equality. But what I am interested in is finding what do you know about us. What made you say no? What are your reasoning? I would like to meet up with you and discuss this further and iron out any confusion or misconception. Please do not offend me by comparing me with beastity like the other person whom Malcolm Turbul has put into place.

At the moment, my family can object to my partner to having anything of mine should I accidentially pass away and I challenge you to have a serious look at this youtube just to give you the perspective I am working from. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pR9gyloyOjM

Take a look at this please... its got the singular message that is so needed out there... I've shed tears because I worry that its my partner. You can't say it can't happen. It has happened because you said "no". I like the idea of proposing to the man of my life. It's not hurting anyone. I can rest in assurance that everything of mine becomes his and that he can do anything in anyway he likes, to be able to let me go on his terms and not have it ripped from him. I know my family will be mean, and not so supportive. I would get the opposite with my partner's family. They've adopted me.

You know, when I was 10 my uncle said that if he ever sees a gay person, he'd run em over with his car. I wonder why it took me almost 30 years to come out. I hid my relationship with my partner for so many years as if I was ashamed. So in your electorate - you said to me no.

Please take the time to watch the youtube and it may be emotional but I can tell you one thing, its very true. It's what we live with everyday. My super has to be changed every three years because it defaults to my next of kin. I don't want them having my super because of their choice to disown me and treat me badly. Gosh I wonder if our lot is closer to third class citizen. I do wonder why many will committ suicide when they find out that they're gay.

Once again, I would sincerely like to meet with you and introduce you to the most important person who been my rock and love. Many people are suprised to hear that my partner is a "he" because I don't look gay. I put it down to fear and not being accepted that we never show any affection in public because we know why. We didn't choose to be Gay. I've always had the same sex attraction for as long as I can remember.

It would nice to see maybe not in my time but a hope for the future that younger ones can get married if they want. I go to every single wedding on my own and I smile because its such a beautiful wedding and I just love romance but inside I have tears because I know I will never experience those things in life. Committment ceremony means nothing on paper.

I've reconciled myself to the fact that it wont happen in my time and that's ok for me. Thank you for voting "no" so that I may never know what it's like to be married, that I will continue to see others have a family while I have a partner. For now, I can read romantic same sex novels, and cry at movies of same sex marriages, and celebrate other countries sucess.

I do wonder if I was so serious about marriage then we'd move overseas where they accept gay marriage and become citizen of that country. If I have an opportunity to do that with a working carreer. I might put the idea to my prospective husband, sell up and move overseas and start a new life.

A big part of me thought, you could do better.

So lets look at an opportunty for us to meet with you before the year is over.

Many thanks

Craig Maynard.
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