Pity Party!
On the lighter side of public shootings comes this Snickers ad from the U.K. featuring Mr. T that was yanked by Mars last week after the Human Rights Campaign complained that it was:
a) Violent.
b) Homophobic.
c) Much funnier than the crap they run in the U.S.
Answer below!
The answer is B. Chocolate-spewing Gatling guns are apparently an acceptable marketing tool.
But honestly? We’re just pissed that Mars doesn’t have the balls to use “Get Some Nuts” stateside.
How to Cut Through but Not Offend? Verizon, Snickers Latest to Fail Test [Ad Age]
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