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Adolf Hitler in adverts

by | 26th, March 2012

CAN Adolf Hitler be used to sell things top the punters? Well, yes, apparently he can. From razor blades to deodorant, pizzas, AIDs, fashion, shampoo, tea and wine, Hitler can sell the lot…

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Sicilian fashion store, New Form, has come under fire for it’s Spring 2010 advertising campaign that uses a altered image of Adolf Hilter. 18-foot high posters scattered across the city of Palermo show the Fuhrer in a pink fluorescent military ensemble. The armband on the altered likeness of Hitler has a large red heart on the side instead of a swastika. The slogan for the campaign says, “Cambia Style — Don’t Follow Your Leader.” or “Change Style — Don’t Follow Your Leader.”

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Posted: 26th, March 2012 | In: The Consumer Comment | TrackBack | Permalink