UK Comedian Ed Gamble's Subway Poster Swapped Hot Dog for Cucumber After Advertising Ban

The change was in compliance with Transport for London's ban on junk food advertising, sparking a mix of amusement and debate.

Comedian Ed Gamble was instructed to replace a hot dog with a cucumber in his London Underground poster due to a ban on junk food advertising.
The ban, enforced by Transport for London since 2019, targets ads for foods high in fat, sugar, and salt on the city's public transportation network.
Gamble, a diabetic who co-hosts a food podcast, humorously criticized the new poster for suggesting cucumbers pair well with ketchup and mustard.
The incident has generated significant publicity, with Gamble noting that the posters are now 'making way beyond their value.'
Research estimates the advertising policy has led to fewer cases of obesity, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease in London.