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Hugging Consent Ad Controversy

22 Oct to 23 Oct

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Hugging Consent Ad Controversy. (2026, October 23). The Aporia. https://the-aporia.com/event/99176

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"While it is vital to ensure that people understand the concept of consent when it comes to sexual relationships, this video did not advance that aim and in many ways was counterproductive."

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The ad depicts two grandparents enthusiastically hugging a young boy, but when they approach their granddaughter she appears unhappy about the exchange.

3 of 4 outletsfirst reported 22 Octwording from BBC

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22 Oct
"While it is vital to ensure that people understand the concept of consent when it comes to sexual relationships, this video did not advance that aim and in many ways was counterproductive."
4 outlets · BBC

Coverage 4 articles

23 Oct Minister was right to axe ‘inappropriate’ hugging consent video – Taoiseach
Evening Standard
22 Oct Irish PSA urging grandparents to get consent before hugging grandkids yanked after backlash
New York Post
22 Oct Grandparents should ask for consent to hug their grandchildren, Irish advert says
Daily Mail
22 Oct Grandparent hugging consent ad pulled after criticism
BBC

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