If Clive Barker made ads for massage balm

Be among trailblazing marketing pros at Brandweek this September 23–26 in Phoenix, Arizona. Experience incredible networking, insightful sessions and a boost of inspiration at ADWEEK’s ultimate brand event. Register by May 13 to save 35%.

Have you ever wanted to soothe your aching muscles by piercing your fingers through your own skin and rubbing the sinewy flesh beneath? Nope, me either. This disturbing ad for Harnn Massage Balm (more executions here and here) is supposedly from Thailand’s Y&R Bangkok. I say supposedly because I just can’t imagine the media buy for this would extend beyond a few obscure fetishist magazines and Hellraiser fan-club newsletters. Via Ads of the World.

—Posted by David Griner

AW+

WORK SMARTER - LEARN, GROW AND BE INSPIRED.

Subscribe today!

To Read the Full Story Become an Adweek+ Subscriber

View Subscription Options

Already a member? Sign in