A fake VW ad creates a lot of controversy: On the Bore Me site. It is definitely in very bad taste, but it’s probably a milestone in the evolution of the web. A professional looking ad (proving technology is making it easier to appear professional), a commentary on the frequency of suicide bombing, a stereotype of the suicide bomber, insensitivity to the many people who have suffered as a result of suicide bombings, a commentary on what is considered funny, spoofing a large corporation – this one has it all and it bothers me, but I still feel the need to point it out...
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