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Saturday, March 17, 2007

Cool Ads Update, part 4


"QUANTUM SHOT" #140


Explosion of Creativity

Previous parts (1-3) are here: Category: Cool Ads

Time to make a new update - many wonderful ads have come to our attention since the last post a month ago. Make sure to check both pages of this post.

Big "thank you" goes to our many email contributors.
Among other sources (more great ads there):
Ads of the World, Adme.Ru, Knuttz, Advertka, Exler, Pantherhouse

1. Office Comedy

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When life in the office gets tough, tough chairs...hang themselves





You can escape the office (and other chores) whatsoever
- with some original thinking:

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I found this coffee advertisement hilarious. There are easier ways to catch on sleep in the office, of course.

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For the ultimate in dreamy car advertisement:
check out this page

2. Urban Landscape

This car is definitely an eye-catcher:

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Parked outside an adult store, with stickers plastered all around windows.
(click to enlarge)

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Courtesy evasee

No Smoking Campagn:
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Explosives in the mall:
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(by Chema Madoz)

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Live Scientist Street Campaign:
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When you really want chocolate:
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Be careful not to cause envy:
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Envy is a dangerous thing:
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