Thursday, July 20, 2006

Essay 833


You’d think a promotional tie-in with a pirate movie would lead to a Black-targeted ad incorporating phrases like “Yo, ho, ho!” and “booty.” Guess somebody deserves credit for avoiding the stereotypical clichés. At the same time, given the growing concerns surrounding trans fat cooking, it’s strange to see a Mickey D’s ad containing the words “Dead Man’s Chest.”

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