Banned Car Ads: Censorship 101

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Even More Banned Car Ads

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It’s beginning to get rather fun spotting auto ads that will never run. This gruesome tale from the twisted minds of the Norwegian Motorcycle Union sums up what hardcore bikers believe to be their dehumanisation at the hands of bike-hating motorists.

More clichés about blondes, brains, and beauty from Mercedes USA.

Only in Italia, our favourite country, would this be screened.

And finally, another kid’s fantasy comes true.

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