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Old 10 July 2012, 07:56 PM
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Icon02 What Were They Thinking? 10 Ads That Sparked Controversy

Cringe-inducing ads can do a lot to tarnish a company's image. Here's ten examples of advertisements gone wrong and how each company handled the fallout.

http://moneyland.time.com/2012/07/05...d-controversy/
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And where the bl**dy..Heck is the "Where the Bl**dy H@&& are you" Australian Tourism ads.
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And where the bl**dy..Heck is the "Where the Bl**dy H@&& are you" Australian Tourism ads.
She's a stereotypical Aussie shiela! Beautiful and classy, until she opens her mouth!
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