Ad of the Day: Victoria's Secret

Michael Bay's third annual holiday spot for the lingerie brand is borderline romantic, the old softie

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The holidays are upon us, and you know what that means: a new Michael Bay commercial for Victoria's Secret, the greatest gift of all! The completely reasonable pairing of the plot-averse, action-movie director and the purveyor of shiny push-up bras is now entering its third year, but instead of going more all out than ever for 2011, it seems Bay is getting a bit soft.

The absurdity factor of Bay's visions for the brand has steadily declined since their 2009 holiday debut, which memorably featured helicopters, explosions, and a lot of models writhing in the desert.

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