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Edible Arrangements Drops Its Own Ad  Sorry about this. It’s not my usual but when I saw it this morning I just had to share. It was too funny not to. The holidays are just around the corner, and that means one thing: It’s Folgers -ad season. For 14 years now, the coffee company’s Christmas-themed spot has been the only one brave enough to ask, “Would you want to buy coffee if two siblings with insane sexual chemistry were selling it?” But this year, a challenger finally emerges . Edible - the artist formerly known as Edible Arrangements - has thrown its hat into the uous ring. In the 30-second commercial, a man walks into the kitchen to tell his wife that their “family-history results” are in. His exciting discovery is that his great-great-grandfather came through Ellis Island. Hers too, and as they read the name … uh-oh, it’s the same guy. They immediately order a dessert tray, either to console themselves or celebrate, and just as they’re tucking into their treats, their calls out for Mom. Presumably, they will be ordering another Edible Arrangement when they tell their about their shared bloodline. “Found out you’re related to your spouse?” The voice-over asks. “There’s an Edible for that.” Honey, there is definitely an edible for that, but I don’t think it’s included on the Signature Dessert Board. These people found out they are third cousins (thank you to this cousin calculator for helping me figure that out), and their first instinct is to get chocolate-covered strawberries delivered to their door? Maybe call your moms first. I wish I didn’t have opinions on this kind of thing, but Edible’s addition to the -commercial canon is just not up to snuff. The good people at Folgers can rest easy knowing the award for Best Ad Featuring Two Relatives With an Implicit or Explicit Romantic Connection remains theirs for the 14th year in a row. Congrats to the whole team! |
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Strange that they would choose to feature an ad like that.... although I don't think that distant a relationship can really be termed 'uous'. At one time I think it was illegal in some countries for first cousins to marry. Now, whatever folks choose to do is their own business. 
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I haven’t seen the one for Folgers but the one from Edible was definitely funny. I’ve been told I have a weird sense of humour though.
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Strange that they would choose to feature an ad like that.... although I don't think that distant a relationship can really be termed 'uous'. At one time I think it was illegal in some countries for first cousins to marry. Now, whatever folks choose to do is their own business.
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Very strange ad indeed. 
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Very strange ad indeed.
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Subtle indoctrination into the future? It's anything goes nowadays. Trans genocide is all the rage at the moment, They cant breed once their bits are gone, the gay/lesbian crowd can jump ship if they want. Every generation tries to shock the last one, not sure where that will end. Get the masses inbreeding and ..... hmmm. Far fetched? Too cynical? Time will tell, though I wont be around to see it. Judgment Day will be interesting - and all paths lead there.
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Subtle indoctrination into the future? It's anything goes nowadays. Trans genocide is all the rage at the moment, They cant breed once their bits are gone, the gay/lesbian crowd can jump ship if they want. Every generation tries to shock the last one, not sure where that will end. Get the masses inbreeding and ..... hmmm. Far fetched? Too cynical? Time will tell, though I wont be around to see it.
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