Air New Zealand is no stranger to stunt casting -- it frequently enlists celebrities to spice up its pre-flight safety videos. But the company is getting mixed feedback regarding its newest video, a tie-in to the 50th anniversary of the Sports Illustrated swimsuit edition.
The new clip, titled "Safety in Paradise," features Si models Ariel Meredith, Chrissy Teigen, Hannah Davis and Jessica Gomes on a shoot in the Cook Islands as they instruct Anz passengers on the usual seatbelt-clicking, oxygen mask-wearing policies.
But many people have commented on social media that they feel the video is sexist. "It seems that suddenly they are saying that my sexuality is all that matters about me," university lecturer and feminist commentator Deborah Russell told the Sydney Morning Herald.
Says Air New Zealand spokesperson Andrew Aitken, "We have been careful to ensure 'Safety in Paradise' has been produced in a way that is tasteful.
The new clip, titled "Safety in Paradise," features Si models Ariel Meredith, Chrissy Teigen, Hannah Davis and Jessica Gomes on a shoot in the Cook Islands as they instruct Anz passengers on the usual seatbelt-clicking, oxygen mask-wearing policies.
But many people have commented on social media that they feel the video is sexist. "It seems that suddenly they are saying that my sexuality is all that matters about me," university lecturer and feminist commentator Deborah Russell told the Sydney Morning Herald.
Says Air New Zealand spokesperson Andrew Aitken, "We have been careful to ensure 'Safety in Paradise' has been produced in a way that is tasteful.
- 2/13/2014
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
Journalist and commentator Andy Rooney of 60 Minutes has died at 92. Andrew Aitken 'Andy' Rooney was born in 1914 in Albany, N.Y. Most know him for his Sunday night appearances but most would be surprised to know that he covered World War II for the "Stars and Stripes" newspaper and later was a producer of his program, never thinking he would one day be in front of the camera.
Andy signed off from the air just a month ago on Oct. 2. By that time he had worked at CBS for 62 years and had shared over 1,097 original essays.
"This is a moment I've dreaded. I wish I could do this forever. I cant though, but I'm not retiring. Writers don't retire and I'll always be a writer. A lot of you have sent me wonderful letters and said good things to me when you meet me in the street. I wasn't always gracious about it.
Andy signed off from the air just a month ago on Oct. 2. By that time he had worked at CBS for 62 years and had shared over 1,097 original essays.
"This is a moment I've dreaded. I wish I could do this forever. I cant though, but I'm not retiring. Writers don't retire and I'll always be a writer. A lot of you have sent me wonderful letters and said good things to me when you meet me in the street. I wasn't always gracious about it.
- 11/5/2011
- by Stephanie Webber
- Celebsology
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