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Putin on the Hits

October 25, 2011 – 5:41 pm | No Comment

It seems that strange things often happen when Russian leaders get behind a microphone.
Back in the 60s, Krushchev took off his shoe at the UN and pounded the podium with it. Flash-forward fifty years and …

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Subaru vs State Farm

Submitted by apoc on July 21, 2011 – 6:07 amNo Comment

Clearly both of these car-related ads leverage a similar theme.
Some have accused Subaru of ripping off a State Farm concept. For our money, however, the insurance version seems intended as an inside joke with a punchline. The Subaru ad, instead, is sweet, touching and easy to relate to.

What’s your take?

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Chevy Traverse Ad
Chevy also presented its own take on the father-daughter relationship. Though this commercial has an endearing vibe to it, Chevy doesn’t seem very proud of it and has yanked it off many video sites.

See it here while you can…

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