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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Business
Mark Brown North of England correspondent

Crown Paints advert triggers complaints of misogyny and sexism

'Hannah and Dave' in the Crown Paints advert
One social media user called it an ‘absolutely disgraceful advert casting Hannah as a woman who sleeps around’. Photograph: YouTube

What was meant to be a lighthearted TV advert for paint has become mired in a misogyny and sexism row with 215 complaints made to the advertising watchdog.

The Crown Paints advert tells the story of Hannah and Dave who met at an illegal rave four years ago, have settled down and are expecting a baby. It features them painting the spare room with a chorus of two dozen imaginary singers on their paint roller telling the couple’s story.

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