RetroAds: Ford ads were too evil for animal lovers

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2006 Mazda Speed6
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A few years ago, we think about 2007, Ford rolled out these ads for an econobox model it sells in Europe, the oddly named Ka. As if that wasn't enough, Ford came out with a sportier model, the SportKa, and made these commercials for the model launch. Goal: try to position SportKa as the "evil twin" to the sensible, mild Ka. The commercials won international ad awards that year but were only shown for a short time due to outcry from aninal lovers. You'll see why.
 
Haha, the bird getting thrown, I thought "eh..." But did that cat get decapitated?? Jesus, Ford. lol
 
f'n love it! Seen that years ago. Seriously, it's advertising, it's not real, I wish us North American's would realize that and just relax a little.
 
f'n love it! Seen that years ago. Seriously, it's advertising, it's not real, I wish us North American's would realize that and just relax a little.

The country was founded by prude, religious zealots. So it all sorta comes along with the package, lol.
 
I love the video even though they went over board with the cat..jaja its just a little disturbing when you watch it the first time. lol
 
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