Vacation rental agency VRBO used the song I’se the B’y for a Super Bowl ad — in a not-so-flattering light, if online opinion is any gauge. Here’s what some p An ad for VRBO that played during the Super Bowl has drawn backlash from Newfoundlanders, Garrett Barry has more on why.Subscribe to CTV News to watch more v Since the Super Bowl, Canadian X users expressed concerns that the ad was mocking rural life, making fun of the folk song or insinuating that Newfoundland and Labrador is not a place that people Here’s what some people are saying, including Newfoundland and Labrador’s tourism minister. Vacation rental agency VRBO used the song I’se the B’y for a Super Bowl ad — in a not-so A commercial for the vacation rental site VRBO has both Newfoundland and Labrador's tourism industry and government calling for its removal. The video ad uses the traditional folk song I'se the B ST. JOHN’S, N.L. — A Newfoundland folk musician says the company behind the “derogatory” use of a cherished Newfoundland and Labrador song in an advertisement that played during Sunday’s Super Bowl broadcast should apologize to the province. Korona Brophy, artistic director of music group The Celtic Fiddlers, couldn’t believe her ears when she heard “I’se [] ST. JOHN'S, N.L. - A Newfoundland folk musician says the company behind the “derogatory” use of a cherished Newfoundland and Labrador song in an advertisement that played during Sunday's Super Newfoundland and Labrador fights back against 'unflattering' Vrbo ad shown during Super Bowl Newfoundland and Labrador tourism officials have released an advertisement highlighting the province’s rugged scenery and lively music in response to a vacation rental company’s ad that prompted a call from the premier for it to be pulled. The ad caused a stir on X, formerly Twitter, during the Super Bowl, with some saying the classic Newfoundland song was used to connote something stereotypically rural and undesirable.The ad - A Newfoundland folk musician says the company behind the “derogatory” use of a cherished Newfoundland and Labrador song in an advertisement that played during Sunday's Super Bowl broadcast An advertisement by vacation rental company Vrbo shown during Super Bowl LVIII has sparked annoyance among some Newfoundlanders after it used the traditional folk song I’se the B’y . The ad VRBO ran a commercial with a Newfoundland classic song “I’se the b’y” during the Super Bowl yesterday and it has caused a lot of complaining on line, which is to be expected from us. Folks from here though it was a bit insensitive for various reasons, one being it wasn’t an ad for vacationing here. His Super Bowl show represents the culmination of a massive year for Lamar, who made headlines last spring for his back-and-forth feud with fellow rapper Drake, released his sixth studio album The ad caused a stir on X, formerly Twitter, during the Super Bowl, with some saying the classic Newfoundland song was used to connote something stereotypically rural and undesirable. The ad We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. A Drake and Kendrick Lamar reunion would collectively break the Super Bowl and the internet. While the chances of it actually happening are slim to none, Kendrick could choose to be "humble" and bring out Drake for their 2012 classic hit "Poetic Justice", paying tribute to their legendary beef that helped propel Kendrick to an unthinkable level of hip-hop greatness. UMMM the @vrbo Ad that uses the song Ise da By during Super Bowl is SO RUDE. Insinuating rural travel is somehow less desirable – bad take. Your song selection hails from a truly magical place, and a world class destination. Your ad is embarrassing for you. See article below. Kristina Ennis (@kristinaennis) February 11, 2024 22 Taylor Swift Super Bowl Party Ideas for 2025 16 Game-Winning Super Bowl Food and Drink Ideas 23 Super Bowl Zoom Backgrounds for 2024 85 Songs for Your Galentine's Day Playlist 150 Romantic Songs For Your Valentine’s Day Playlist 85 Songs to Add to Your Quinceañera Playlist Share or comment on this article: Canadian politicians slam VRBO's 'condescending' Super Bowl ad that used Newfoundland folk song 'I'se the b'y' to poke fun at lackluster vacation rentals e-mail 8 Welcome to Canada’s official subreddit! This is the place to engage on all things Canada. Nous parlons en anglais et en français. Please be respectful of each other when posting, and note that users new to the subreddit might experience posting limitations until they become more active and longer members of the community.
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