Anthony Bourdain

Adventures in the Ad Trade

February 28, 2008, 11:43 PM  |  Comments (4,852)  |  Permalink

You have to wonder about an ad depicting a dead squirrel–with the caption \”Some Things Look Better In HD.\” Which is pretty much what the geniuses at Travel Promo have subjected innocent members of the public to.

Actually, it was worse: An old photo of yours truly — after a horrifying night of drinking in Iceland, huddled, near naked in the Blue Lagoon, pondering whether to throw up or simply sink beneath the surface and die.Is this enticing? Does this make ANYONE–even longtime convicts–feel compelled to tune in? Some Things May Indeed Be Better in HD. My puffy, drink ravaged face and 51 year old naked torso would NOT be one of them. With all the beautiful places we\’ve been on the show, THIS is an example of the glories of hi-def ? Apparently, the price of crack must have dropped near HQ. There\’s no other excuse for this shameful display of ugliness. What tiny, deeply disturbed demo were they trying to appeal to here? German Scat Porn websites likely attract greater numbers. And…

What about the CHILDREN!?

I look forward to the next ad–of my head, photo-shopped onto Barney Fife\’s naked body torturing a puppy. Now THAT will draw them in!

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