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polar bear: great white north

Polar bear capitalism. 355ml of joy. White as snow. The polar bear would have no qualms about eating snow white. Or anything for that matter. Its a symbol of grisly capitalism. The Bear market short sell. It a  lumbering, agile, … Continue reading

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fear of a children’s planet: the customer is kid

Whats always fascinating, often in equal measure, is disturbing. This is particularly so with the use of children in advertising, in art, and in the broader context. At one end of this seamy world, is the Charlie Sheen archetype, that … Continue reading

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MUTANT NINJA PEPSI

Hit the ”Refresh” button. At least that is what Pepsi will be doing by deciding to not promote their beverages on television during the Super Bowl on February 7, for the first time in twenty-two years. Instead, the Pepsi  lineup … Continue reading

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WHEN HARRY MET HUBCAP SALLY

“Copengahen is the epitome of modern summitting; a long session, a huge cast earnestly discussing what there is no chance of agreeing, to reach compromises everyone will then ignore, promising to avoid doing what all decry and will continue to … Continue reading

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Coke's Global Mash Up and the Clash of Civilizations

 Depressed? Lonely? Don’t worry: help is at hand. Coca-Cola is appointing three ‘happiness ambassadors’ to travel the world and spread their happiness and enthusiasm wherever they go.The happiness ambassadors will, according to Coke, meet ‘everyday people’ on their 150,000 mile … Continue reading

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