Burger King Ad Goes Seven Inches Too Far

by Jen Nedeau · 2009-06-24 14:26:00 UTC
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Dear Burger King - I don't even need to explain what is wrong with this ad. It speaks for itself. God, I am so tired of seeing this sh*t.

Again - what will it take for advertising agencies to tell their corporate clients that women-hating, misogynistc, offensive commercials just doesn't pay? Sure, it buys you some shock value, a bit of earned media and brand awareness - but for ALL the wrong reasons. Oh and don't forget to read the fine print:

"IT'LL BLOW YOUR MIND AWAY. Fill your desire for something long, juicy and flame-grilled with the NEW BK SUPER SEVEN INCHER. Yearn for more after you taste the mind-blowing burger that comes with a single beef patty, topped with American cheese, crispy onions and the A1 Thick and Hearty Steak Sauce."

Thanks to Loryn Wilson for sharing this story with me from Womanist Musings.

Jen Nedeau Jen Nedeau is a media relations professional and a writer based in New York City.
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