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No more good-natured Mel Gibson parodies
Let’s step back for a moment and recall a happier period in Mel Gibson’s life, like when Deutsch/LA spoofed Braveheart in this funny California cheese “Happy Cows” commercial. Later, of course, he made The Passion of the Christ, South Park got to him, and then things really unraveled. |
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Published on July 31, 2006 | Permalink
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Snickers campaign gets Mexican-style spoof
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Published on July 31, 2006 | Permalink
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Can we please let Nipplegate rest in peace?
—Posted by David Gianatasio |
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Published on July 31, 2006 | Permalink
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Too busy having sex to focus on training
Montreal is currently hosting the first World Outgames, “bringing together lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) athletes from around the world in unprecedented numbers for a celebration of sport, culture and human rights.” One of the sponsors is COCQ, a Quebec anti-AIDS group, which has marked the occasion with this not-safe-for-work (even though it’s animation) viral ad, created by Montreal agency Marketel. If this is how these athletes train, we may not see too many world records broken this week. UPDATE: Check out this story from Time magazine’s European edition, about how more European advertisers are coming out of the closet. |
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Published on July 31, 2006 | Permalink
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A frightening call from Midnight Spank
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Published on July 31, 2006 | Permalink
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The chorizo gets its day in the sun
—Posted by Brian Morrissey Photo: Milwaukee Brewers |
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Published on July 28, 2006 | Permalink
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Maybe the big pharmaceutical companies should be sponsoring pro cycling
—Posted by Brian Morrissey |
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Published on July 28, 2006 | Permalink
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A game only a guilt-free mom could love
—Posted by Catharine P. Taylor |
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Published on July 28, 2006 | Permalink
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Fringe performers and like-minded sponsors
—Posted by David Kiefaber |
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Published on July 28, 2006 | Permalink
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Who's the biggest brand of them all?
—Posted by Catharine P. Taylor |
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Published on July 28, 2006 | Permalink
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How not to advertise your local fish fry
—Posted by Tim Nudd |
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Published on July 28, 2006 | Permalink
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Introducing the new Playboy bunny outfit
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Published on July 28, 2006 | Permalink
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Better than being sold to the highest bidder
—Posted by Tim Nudd |
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Published on July 28, 2006 | Permalink
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K.C. Royals fans deal with ‘Munchkingate’
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Published on July 28, 2006 | Permalink
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Andy Roddick finds his mojo against Pong
The last time we wrote about Andy Roddick and American Express, it was an embarrassing time for both of them. AmEx had just launched its big U.S. Open campaign with the tagline, “Have you seen Andy’s mojo?” And Andy had turned it into a punch line by getting booted in the first round. It’s nice to see AmEx isn’t upset with Andy. Check out this playful —Posted by Tim Nudd |
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Published on July 27, 2006 | Permalink
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HP strategy runs off rails in Simpson video
Recently, I must admit, I positively gushed about HP's current "personal" campaign. But in a move that's a sorry departure from those brilliant, eye-catching ads, the company has reportedly spent $200,000 to have several HP products featured in the new video from Jessica Simpson, "A Public —Posted by Catharine P. Taylor |
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Published on July 27, 2006 | Permalink
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Altoids Sours decides that deviant sexual themes is the way to go
If you like the idea of a ’70s-looking guy with tiny pieces of fruit hanging from his underwear grinding his crotch in your face, then you’ll enjoy this commercial for Altoids Sours. Two other spots are driven by themes of sadomasochism and transvestism. Perhaps this is to take the focus off the product. We’re still getting comments to an item we posted more than a year ago about Altoids Sour gum. Here’s a recent one: “i chewed the sour altoid chewing gum yesterday for the first time. i chewed approximately 8 pieces of it. Anyway, my teeth have not felt the same since. I have an emergency apt. with my dentist because my teeth are in so much pain. I think there are chemicals in the gum that rotted my teeth. i’ve eaten sour candies before and have eaten and chewed so much gum and candy throughout my life and i’ve never EVER experienced this painful sensation before. All this company cares about is money/dollarsigns and not limiting the chemicals they use in their products.” Approach Altoids Sours products with caution. |
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Published on July 27, 2006 | Permalink
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Energy conservation can leave you drained
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Published on July 27, 2006 | Permalink
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Why America’s good at selling adolescence
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Published on July 27, 2006 | Permalink
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A bikini that just wants you to be healthy
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Published on July 27, 2006 | Permalink
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Did McDonald’s know Lance Bass was gay?People magazine broke the official news this week that Lance Bass is gay. But count McDonald’s among those who may have suspected as much a long time ago. Check out this 2001 commercial, dug up by BestWeekEver.tv, in which the *NSYNC boys (and a nearly unrecognizable Britney Spears) play spin the bottle. It’s Lance’s turn, and as he freshens up with some Binaca, the bottle stops, much to Lance’s presumed delight, on Justin Timberlake, who clearly is not amused. Who says McDonald’s is out of touch with reality? |
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Published on July 26, 2006 | Permalink
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No one ever said the Web was good for you
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Published on July 26, 2006 | Permalink
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BMW client jumps for this execution
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Published on July 26, 2006 | Permalink
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Burritos: You can’t take them anywhere
The vintage “Let’s All Go to the Lobby” cinema video gets reworked in this spot for Chipotle restaurants from TDA Advertising & Design in Boulder, Colo. The popcorn, candy and soda are interrupted in mid-song by a lumbering, well-meaning burrito, who sends everyone fleeing in horror. This is why they tell you not to bring your own food to the movies. |
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Published on July 26, 2006 | Permalink
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This novelist can really relate to Jesus
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Published on July 26, 2006 | Permalink
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