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Gang Bang Beer Ad Denounced by Guinness

Misogynistic viral video was not created by Guinness; in fact they are making it clear that this is not how they do business.
August 15, 2008  |  
 
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A bunch of Shakers have recently sent me the link to what appears to be an extremely misogynist Guinness advertisement (viewable here, if you are so inclined, until it's taken down, too). It's been circulated with the label "Banned Guinness Ad," among others, and has rightfully pissed off anyone with a modicum of respect for women who's seen it.

Thing is, the ad struck me as rather fishy, given that Guinness has generally been putting out more progressive and/or thoughtful advertising recently (like the evolution ad, viewable here, or the Rube Goldberg ad), so I had a look and, sure enough, the ad is a fake.

Now, here's where it gets interesting:

Melissa McEwan writes and edits the blog Shakespeare's Sister.
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