Demi Lovato’s Holy Fvck Album Poster Banned In The Uk, Crucifix Controversy Explained
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Demi Lovato’s latest album Holy Fvck was promoted with controversial posters in the UK. After protestors deemed them offensive to Christians, they were banned from the country. As a result, social media users have expressed their opinion that the artwork cannot be banned just because some people dislike it. A statement released by Great Britain’s Advertising Standards Authority on January 11 announced a probe into Demi Lovato’s London posters promoting her new album. Several people complained about the piece’s content to the board, which banned it.
Demi Lovato’s ‘HOLY FVCK’ album posters were banned in the UK after being deemed offensive to Christians. pic.twitter.com/PhotFwob0h
— Pop Base (@PopBase) January 12, 2023
In its statement, the ASA explained that Demi Lovato’s bondage outfit and crucifix-shaped mattress, along with the words “Holy Fvck,” could cause a serious offense to Christians,” which led to the poster’s ban. According to them, the image of Ms. Lovato bound up in a bondage-style outfit while lying on a crucifix-shaped mattress reminded us of Christ on the cross when her legs were bound to one side. Christian leaders were likely to be offended by the reference to ‘holy fvck’, which in that context was likely to imply a link between sexuality and the sacred symbol of the cross and crucifixion.
"Those four people who are offended, don't get the album! Don't look at the poster and move on!"
Sharon Osbourne has some strong words for people criticising Demi Lovato after her new album cover came under fire.@MrsSOsbourne| @iromg | @ayeshahazarika pic.twitter.com/73Qy8c1l7r— The Talk (@TheTalkUK) January 11, 2023Advertisement
A Demi Lovato Poster Was Banned For Being Offensive To Christians Community, Netizens React On The Ban
Demi Lovato’s poster, showing her wearing a bondage-style outfit and lying on a crucifix-shaped bed, has been banned for offending Christians. The singer’s new album clearly referred to a swear word and associated sexuality with a sacred symbol in the title and image, according to the UK’s advertising watchdog. Polydor Records said it was promotional artwork for the album and did not consider it offensive. Four complaints were received regarding the poster. Within four days, it had been removed. According to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), complaints were received regarding the image of Ms Lovato bound up in a bondage-style outfit on a crucifix-shaped mattress. The singer’s legs were bound to one side, reminiscent of Christ on the cross, it said.
The ASA found that the poster’s title, which is a play on a swear word, was likely to be interpreted as linking sexuality to the crucifixion and its sacred symbol. Christians were likely to be offended by this, the statement said. The ban caused outrage among Internet users. Several noted that a board could not totally ban a poster because it offended a community. A ban over a piece of artwork cannot be announced simply because four people complained. The poster did not cause any problems for other netizens who revealed they were Christians. Sharon Osbourne also spoke out against the ban and weighed in. Those four people who are offended shouldn’t buy the album, she said on The Talk. Pass by the poster and don’t look at it! With her eighth album, released in August 2022, Demi Lovato chronicles her struggle with alcoholism and drug addiction, mental health issues and treatment. A Demi Lovato poster was banned for being offensive to Christians.
never been a huge fan of Demi Lovato but that banned poster might be the best work she's ever done so let her do her shit! pic.twitter.com/x09d0zLwfG
— KJ Lewis ⓥ (@Meh_Kat) January 11, 2023
christians stop acting like victims challenge
— hue (hater era) (@sullenpierrot) January 12, 2023
It’s a shame to not give access to this masterpiece for teenagers. Learning about grooming and stuff… pic.twitter.com/MWtXY3HctW
— Call me dlo (@daddyssues29) January 12, 2023
i speak for every british citizen when i say that we want all cardi music to be banned, for musical terrorism
— soul (@storyofaquarius) January 12, 2023
Britain’s advertising regulator has banned a poster promoting Demi Lovato’s most recent album for being “likely to cause serious offense to Christians.”
— 🌘 TENACIOUS TEAH 🌘 (@TeahCartel) January 11, 2023
I am banning Britain for being a bunch of bigots, and racists.
