Subway "Phelps"

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It was the bong hit heard around the world. When a picture surfaced showing U.S. swimming sensation Michael Phelps smoking marijuana endorsers like Kellogg’s quickly dropped him. Subway, however, accepted Phelps’ apology and in his debut spot for the sandwich chain, the Olympian thanks the chain back. You can almost hear all the blunts lighting up in support as Sly & The Family Stone’s  “Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” kicks in. The spot features a play-by-play comparison of the multiple-gold-medal winner’s day and that of Subway’s familiar pitchman Jared Fogle.

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