Commbank backs off Olympic hoax

CommBank has hidden a controversial ad from its YouTube channel which features its mascots making a hoax bomb claim at the London Olympics.

The video was posted last night.

The video featured featured the bank’s characters “C”, “A” and “N” giving a security guard outside the volleyball a tip-off that the man dressed as the letter “T” is carrying a suspicious backpack which is ticking.

CommBank has issued a terse apology for its London Olympics hoax bomb ad.

CommBank pulled down the ad – featuring the company mascots tipping off a security guard about a suspicious backpack – earlier today. London’s 2005 suicide bombings the day after the city won the Olympics were carried out by terrorists with backpacks.

In a brief statement, the bank said:

“The Commonwealth Bank apologises for the online video released to its YouTube Channel. We acknowledge some concerns were raised and the material was withdrawn this morning.”

Source: http://mumbrella.com.au/commbank-apologises-for-olympic-backpack-bomb-hoax-ad-107684