r/Damnthatsinteresting • u/ArcherVisible5866 • 5h ago

Video New controversial Ad in Ireland about consent

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u/bluepushkin 4h ago

I was the first child in my parent's friend group, first kid in my generation for my family. I was hugged and kissed constantly. Didn't like it. Ever. No one ever cared that I didn't like it. It was funny to watch a baby, then a toddler and then a child bawl their eyes out and try to get away from grabby adults. Guess who is now 35 years old and still doesn't like people touching them? It's me.

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u/DonHarold 3h ago

Same here and what was even worse than the laughs were the adults getting offended because I pulled away from a kiss from an aunt or uncle I only see once every five years. My parents would even scold me for being disrespectful.

As if basic respect includes a near-stranger’s right to put their nasty mouths on me.