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‘Playboy’ picks 21 sexiest ads of all time
In its February issue, Playboy offers its ranking of the 21 sexiest American TV commercials of all time. (The rankings have been omitted from the online version, and you’re encouraged to vote.) In the print edition, Paris Hilton’s sudsy washing of a Bentley, performed while also munching on a Carl’s Jr. burger, comes in at No. 21 (probably so they could lead the feature with a big pic of Paris). The list reaches all the way back to 1967 and Gunilla Knutson’s Noxzema Girl spot (No. 15), and up to a present-day Axe commercial (No. 19). Suzanne Somers makes the list with her much-admired Thighmaster work (No. 14), and faux-sexy is represented via the Herbal Essences campaign (No. 9). The rest of the top 10 is dominated by fragrances, lingerie and Calvin Klein. We won’t give away No. 1, except to say it features Tanya Ballinger and Kitana Baker doing a little passionate mud-wrestling. Somehow, this spot for Mac’s stores didn’t make the cut. What else did they leave off?
—Posted by Tim Nudd
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January 30, 2008 in Nudd | Permalink
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Comments
How could they leave off all those Polident commercials with Martha Raye?
Posted by: Rex Morgan, M.D. | Jan 30, 2008 11:22:42 AM
Why don't you ever post anything about stuff you've read in Playgirl?
Posted by: Marmaduke | Jan 30, 2008 12:13:03 PM
Bomchickawowwow!!
Posted by: Marmi | Jan 30, 2008 2:05:04 PM
This is the third time this week you've posted about what you're reading in Playboy. I'd rather not be in on your masturbatory fodder.
Posted by: La Cindy | Jan 30, 2008 4:26:37 PM
You're right -- third time this year we've mentioned Playboy.
They must have a new PR team.
Posted by: Tim Nudd | Jan 30, 2008 4:42:23 PM
The only ones that are actually good are the rembrant and axe ads. The others are purely sexy, but I guess that's the point isn't it?
Posted by: Nicky | Jan 30, 2008 10:41:10 PM
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