Paddy Power

[Firkinelle]

Lots of bad thoughts around about Paddy Power offering odds on the Pistorius murder trial. Is it something they should enter in to?

[lcredd]

I think it's a bad move on their part. Insensitive and tasteless.

[custard]

Not as "insensitive and tasteless" as it is alleged Mr Pistorius is.

[lcredd]

If he gets away with it, oops, I mean found 'not guilty,' then Paddy Power have been seriously disrespectful to everyone involved. They should have waited to see if he is found guilty and then taken bets on how many times he gets raped in his first year in prison. Surely over 2.5?

[custard]

Given the way the trial has started he is as innocent as O.J Simpson.

[lcredd]

Given the way the trial has started he is as innocent as O.J Simpson.

I have been purposefully avoiding the trial up 'til now. I can imagine the guy being questioned and the judge saying, 'And now, a quick word from our sponsors.' Cue the Pepsi Max ads.

[Firkinelle]

Paddy Power has been told to withdraw its Oscar Pistorius advert with "immediate effect" after it became the most complained-about UK campaign ever.

The Advertising Standards Authority has ordered the bookmaker to remove the newspaper advert, which offers "money back" on bets if the South African athlete is found not guilty of murder.