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Jack in the Box Just Launched One of the Most Tone-Deaf Ads of the #MeToo Era

Agency and brand defend focus on genital jokes in the workplace

The 'Jack's Bowls' campaign focuses on innuendo in the office.Courtesy Jack in the Box
By David Griner

August 6, 2018

Let’s get this out of the way: Yes, juvenile humor is still OK. Kmart’s “Ship My Pants” spot is still just as funny, charming and joyously silly as it was in 2013.

David Griner

David Griner is Adweek's international editor and host of the Adweek podcast, "Yeah, That's Probably an Ad."

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