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Air New Zealand’s bug-eyed bush-baby spokescharacter, Rico, really has to go. As some observers have pointed out, bush babies aren’t native to New Zealand—that would account for his lack of Kiwi accent. Plus, the character is just offensive. A little history: Earlier ads had him leering at women passengers and making lewd comments about them. Ha ha? This time he’s laying down some “dope” rhymes, surrounded by hot babes in Snoop Dogg’s crib. Even the likable, laid-back stoner rapper can’t save this video.
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