Worst Anti-Smoking Ad Ever, Again

Inapt Analogies

See, smokers? Cigarettes are like 9/11. Every time you smoke, you're being a terrorist. No, we have no idea how the two are similar, but when did controversial imagery stop being a strong case for and against things? So, thanks a lot, you bastards.

Fun fact: More than one rabid, unthinking ad agency thought this would be a good idea.

Mar 3, 2008 · posted by Cord Jefferson · Link · 5 Responses

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Tagged: Advertising, September 11, Smoking, Terrorism

Comments (5)

No. 1 · Ashley-Nicole

Who approved this Ad? I know people who are anti-smoking want to get their point across but the September 11th attacks are still such an emotional thing. There's no comparison and should be no attempt to compare them. If they care so much about the effect smoking has on people, then they would also consider how much people still are trying to cope with the terrorist attacks and its aftermath.

Posted: Mar 3, 2008 at 5:04 pm

No. 2 · repeatoffender

thanks, cord. just saw this post on mollygood. the second time around has me more livid than the first, if that's possible. what an obnoxiously exploitative way to get your point across, ad guys!

Posted: Mar 3, 2008 at 5:48 pm

No. 3 · daria of Gorgeous Black Women

I think that was the point. You're talking about it and you're livid but you saw and remembered the ad. Mission accomplished.

Gorgeous Black Women

Posted: Mar 3, 2008 at 11:01 pm

No. 4 · G.D.

This is in unspeakably bad taste. Wow.

Posted: Mar 4, 2008 at 10:11 am

No. 5 · blackmistressdiva

Who lit the cigs? The US Government?

Posted: Mar 4, 2008 at 2:55 pm

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