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If sluts could drive

This Mercedes Benz spot is the first commissioned out of a Chinese agency (Ogilvy & Mather Beijing). Entitled “The Contract” and inspired by the 1978 movie “The Driver”, the commercial shows Zhang Ziyi display her driving prowess in a Mercedes SLK that leaves two shady characters in awe and appreciation. But why do I get… Read More »

Dove’s revolution

Like many commercials that generated a lot of buzz, Dove’s Evolution, one of the most viral Internet videos of all time, has been parodied. This version features a Russian mail order bride with a background that is digitally re-touched, presumably to accommodate her beauty. Related post:Women!