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Adam Finley at AdJab has uncovered a humorous (and bogus) story on Dateline: Hollywood that trumpets the upcoming release (not really) of animated children’s movies starring Mucinex’s and Lamisil’s disgusting advertising icons. “It’s like A Bug’s Life and Antz all over again, except, of course, this time we’re dealing with mucus and nail fungus infections,” says one of the fake PR quotes. When can we expect Mr. Floatie Goes to Washington?

—Posted by Tim Nudd

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