In poor taste, QVC

QmeCathy · ‎08-14-2015

I tuned into the Q this morning to find Big Buck Safari Arcade Plug & Play Video Game being shown.

Since I only caught the last few minutes, I've no idea if the killing of Cecil the lion was mentioned... especially since the box featured vivid graphics of large male and female lions.

Really, QVC? With all the THOUSANDS of items in inventory that are NEVER shown, why did you choose this game to be on-air? Bad move and in poor taste.

AuntG · ‎03-09-2010

I've seen that item offered before and don't find it in poor taste. It's just a game so I don't read anything into the timing of QVC showing it on air.

Sylanne · ‎03-10-2010

Any game that features hunting & killing any animal is in poor taste.

Vivian · ‎03-11-2010

I agree with sylanne. Any so-called game where death and killing are the goal is not amusement, especially when it comes to games for children. When my grandson started getting into video games I offered to buy him one BUT I told him I would not buy any game that involved killing either animals or humans (I made an exception of Americans killing Nazis in WW2). He chose a sports game. I'm not deluding myself into thinking I stopped him from buying and playing killer video games but he knew why I objected. I hope it made him think about it just a little bit. For some vulnerable populations, these kinds of games inure them to violence. I am against most forms of censorship but some of these manufactures need to be curtailed. If not, then parents need to step up.

PamfromCT · ‎05-22-2014

OMG!!! Are these people idiots?? First, very politically incorrect. Particularly at this time when going to Africa to hunt down animals has been the focus of such attention.

Second, no young child should be playing video games involving killing. My grandson who is 7 has his games, but nothing invoked in any killing. Even still, his video time is limited by his parents. They, like we were with our children, are conscious of having to censor exposure to destructive stuff. He loves all animals, as well as their kitty and pup. Hubby and I even sent him to a day farm camp this summer, staying with us, where the kids spent time with the animals, learning all about them and their care. Of course, horse and pony rides were included!

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PamfromCT · ‎05-22-2014

I did watch the video presentation online and saw no animals on the presentation as targets. If this the case with the entire game? Does anyone know?

Even if not, I don't like the rifle involved. Guns are not toys for kids. I don't care what your attitudes are about guns and hunting, the power of guns should be respected.