WKD ad is third in three weeks accused of homophobia
16 Dec 2002 | by Jennifer Whitehead,
LONDON - An advertisement for the alcopop WKD is to be taken off the air because of complaints that it might encourage homophobic bullying.
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LONDON - An advertisement for the alcopop WKD is to be taken off the air because of complaints that it might encourage homophobic bullying.
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