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Some of the most shocking AIDS awareness ads

Posted on 01. Dec, 2009 by Jonathan Cherry.

Have you lost your mind?

We’re previously posted a couple of hard-hitting AIDS PSA ads here on Cherryflava.

But on this World AIDS day 2009 – we thought we’d direct your attention to the 12 Most Controversial AIDS ads [NSFW] out there. We really hope that in another 25 years time there will be no need for this kind of in-your-face creativity just to get a point across.

Related: 21 Condom ads you never saw coming – Devine Caroline

Eva Mendes / Calvin Klein billboard too hot for NYC

Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Jonathan Cherry.

Very sweaty

New Yorker are angry about this billboard that has been posted up in the SoHo district of NYC. Featuring a rather sweaty Eva Mendes and some bloke relaxing in their designer skants. Shock, outrage and demands for a public execution are the order of the day.

Thing is, how else are you meant to advertise something that’s designed to make you look desirable?

More: New SoHo Calvin Klein billboard with Eva Mendes in sheer lingerie has residents hot and bothered – NY Daily News

The Top 10 Shockingly Gruesome and Gory Ads

Posted on 04. Nov, 2009 by Cassandra.

Shocking

During our daily searches, we’ve come across a trend that’s been occurring quite frequently lately.

More brands are indeed opting to use extreme shockvertising tactics [surprise surprise] but better yet, gruesome gore, in order to get their messages across.Perhaps the world is so desensitised that the only thing left to attract attention is the strategy of shock.

So, in spirit of this [...and cause we didn't know what else to do with this stuff] we’ve put together a list of our all-time favorite top 10 shockingly gruesome and gory adverts. Viewer discretion is advised…

Continue to the Top 10 list

American fat ad causing problems

Posted on 08. Oct, 2009 by Jonathan Cherry.

Why you so fat?

Much like not being too sure where South Africa is on a map, it seems that most Americans are totally unaware that their beloved soda pop is jam-packed with sugar.

What appears to be painfully obvious to the rest of the world, is a complete surprise to Americans and therefore questions are starting to arise as to whether the language that is spoken over there is actually working as an effective communication tool.

Continued…