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Worst. Tech. Commercial. Ever?
Jul 1, 2009, 20 :02 UTC (2 Talkback[s]) (4861 reads)

(Other stories by Harry McCracken)

"But looking at it again–hey, it’s not bad. Yes, it’s cheesy–it feels like a Mentos commercial from a time before there were Mentos commercials. Yes, the combination of the notion of “Keeping up with the Commodore” and people smiling vacantly and making cryptic signs makes me wonder if some forgotten cult is involved. But at least it’s all cheery, and the song is so infectious that it’s now stuck in my head, which helps to block out the IE 8 ad.

"Another plus: Nobody in it projectile-vomits."

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Is this really the impression they want  ...   Microsoft is desperate.   
Bob_Robertson
Jul 2, 2009, 00:27:27
 
The link to the video on YouTube says it ...   The video has been pulled.   
Wayne
Jul 2, 2009, 14:14:51
 
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