Jaipur traffic police’s advertisement can now be found on billboards in Faislabad as the Punjab traffic police copied the comedic idea.
As reported by Pakistan Today on 21st June, Jaipur traffic police ran an advertisement pointing towards Jasprit Bumrah’s no-ball against Fakhar Zaman. The tweet was later deleted after criticism from Bumrah on twitter, followed by an apology.
@traffic_jpr well done Jaipur traffic police this shows how much respect you get after giving your best for the country. pic.twitter.com/y0PU6v9uEc
— Jasprit bumrah (@Jaspritbumrah93) June 23, 2017
The bowler might not have been amused but the public thoroughly enjoyed the advertisement.Using a bitter defeat from the hands of Pakistan, the advertisement preached road awareness in a very positive manner. A great number of people loved the light hearted comedy in the wake of such an ego shattering defeat.
An image from #INDvPAK #ICCChampionsTrophyFinal gave Jaipur traffic police a new tagline… pic.twitter.com/GtjdrP41YA
— Bhanu Pratap Singh (@BhanupratapsTOI) June 21, 2017
Brilliant Ad! Jaipur traffic police has taken #INDvPAK match to the next level ? pic.twitter.com/FPMkeAum2l
— Siju Moothedath (@SijuMoothedath) June 23, 2017
Soon after the Faislabadi traffic police decided to use the exact same advertisement.
People were quick to make the comparison.
I think Jaipur Traffic Police and Faisalabad Traffic Police hired the same advertising agency. ?#Bumrah pic.twitter.com/VvmUm9SYuI
— SIR .. (@SirJohnRoe) June 23, 2017
As noble as the message is, plagiarism is highly frowned upon especially considering how creative they get whilst wishing their wardens on facebook.