Here’s a little ad being circulated around Ryerson University. What a surprise–it’s being torn apart in the comments section. It seems it isn’t politically correct to refer to your personal values as “more honorable.”

[youtube:http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hn6mIK8G2Vc]

But let’s be honest. If saving yourself for your ideal mate is the motive behind the celibacy, is that not more honorable than, say, a one-night stand?

Oh, right! We use the remote to change the channel, order food that’s ready in about a minute, and use high-speed internet. What makes me think waiting for sex in our instant-gratification society will be a very popular idea?

And yet, I’m decidedly optimistic.

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Andrea doesn’t want to be mean yet she wonders: Whether some of these people are celibate by default, not honourable choice. Nothing against Star Trek, but…

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Brigitte doesn’t mind being mean: Holy Corny Cheesy Cringe-Inducing Terrible Clip, Batman! Is this for real? I’m all for sexual restraint (sorry, I don’t think celibacy is necessarily for everybody, but between that and indiscriminate hooking-up, I’m sure there’s a healthy middle), and I am not always as pessimistic as I sound, but golly, this video is so awful it would have pushed me far away from celibacy…

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Andrea again: Apparently, the clip, having been torn apart in their comments section, will now be torn apart in ours. Perhaps we should take it down. I don’t want to be responsible for someone running out into a torrid and inappropriate affair because of bad celibacy advertising–no booze required. I once heard someone say it’s fine to be celibate: You should, however, refrain from advertising publicly. Proof positive.