In Mexico and many countries, it is common to joke that we would have to “sell a kidney” to buy the iPhone 14 (or the most recent model). However, a clinic in Laos took the joke too far, launching an advertising campaign that has been called “immoral and unethical”.
the beauty clinic Dr Nith Beauty Center, posted an image of three alleged ‘patients’ with blood-stained bandages on their abdomens. At the same time, the subjects proudly show that they have the new smartphone from Manzana in your hands. Thus, the medical center suggested that these people had changed one of their kidneys to buy the device.
The photo quickly went viral in neighboring countries, such as Thailand, where many believed it was real. Daily Star. Finally, it was learned that it was just a marketing strategy for the clinic, located in Vientian, the capital of the Asian country.
The critics did not wait
Despite the clarification and that many took it as a meme, the Red Cross Thai condemned the message. They noted that it could prompt some people to try to get the iPhone14 this way.
“There is no organ trade like this. It’s forbidden,” he said. Sophon Mekthon, director of the Organ Donation Center at the Thai Red Cross. “It is inappropriate for trade in organs to be promoted, especially to exchange one for money to buy an iPhone. It is immoral and unethical, “he added in statements to the media Bangkok Post.
Dr. Sophon added that transplants are only done between close family members, such as parents and children. He explained that people can donate their bodies or organs for medical research, but only after death.
Internet users also criticized the controversial advertising. “I want you to know that this type of joke is not funny at all” and “Do you know what values are being created/directed to society?”, were some of the comments on social networks.
How much does the iPhone 14 cost?
The models of iPhone 14 They are already on sale in the United States. In Mexicothe pre-sale starts on September 23 and the devices will be available from September 30.
The official prices, according to the official site of AppleStore are:
- iPhone 14 from 20,999 Mexican pesos (MXN)
- iPhone 14 Plus from MXN 23,999
- iPhone 14 Pro from MXN 25,999
- iPhone 14 Pro Max from MXN 28,999
Of course, these are the starting prices, since the cost increases according to the storage capacity. The most expensive version is the iPhone 14 Pro Max, which measures 6.7 inches and has 1 terabyte of storage: it costs 41,999 Mexican pesos.
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