So the first thing that came to my mind as I looked at these ads was 'too soon.' I'm sorry, but trying to make light out of a serious tragedy should be left to 1. your private friends/family 2. someone that is actually funny. An example is in 'The Hangover' when good ol' Alan says "Yeah, maybe after 9/11 when everyone got so sensitive." Too soon my friend, too soon.
The Norwegian Blind ads are just not okay. Yes, borderline funny, but just wrong.
Kenneth Cole, why? Horrible PR.
Why on earth would one connect gum to Ghandi? There are sooo many better people/things to use, thats just horrible.
And in the age of America's increasing obesity rates and body image issues, it just isn't okay.
another example (why are there more?!?!) of these offensive ads are the Groupon ads of the 2011 Super Bowl. Groupon You Join the Ranks of the 'Too Soon'
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