FREAKY AD MOMENTS OF 2007, Vote #8: Dylan in an Escalade, ‘Dexter’ goes for kill
Freakiest Advertising Moment of 2007: Round 1, Vote 8.
See all previous votes here.
Here’s the 64-team bracket.
Moving on to contenders 29 through 32.
29. Bob Dylan in an Escalade. Hey, it’s Bob Dylan in an Escalade. Freaky.
30. Bears fan’s pregnant-belly auction. Jennifer Gordon wanted Super Bowl tickets to see her beloved Bears. So she sold out her beloved baby bump.
31. Dexter’s viral campaign. What livens up a “Send this to a friend” campaign? Make the recipient think he or she has been targeted by a serial killer.
32. Crunch’s violent action figures. These animated commercials seemed cute, until one of the characters gets his arms and legs ripped off.
Vote below for the freakiest of the four. Voting goes until 11 p.m. EST Tuesday night, and the winner advances to Round 2.
UPDATE: Dexter viral slays, earns a spot in the next round. See the voting results here.
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