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MS starts new honest advertising campaign

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To promote the release of Windows Vista SP1 in Japan, Microsoft has distributed specially printed rolls of toilet paper at select retailers.


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Good to see Microsoft getting into the groove of things...

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I am not sure I even know how to interpret this one... Is this supposed to be akin to when Redsox fans buy Yankees toilet paper? Perhaps now MS is trying to capitalize on the hatred it has generated for itself over the years. ;)


Message edited by Zorak on 03-17-2008 at 03:59:22 PM
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I hear apple tried the same trick but people complained the white finish discoloured to easily.

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M$ always had a thing for sh*t products :D

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Audiovoodoo, knowing apple, they'd insist on only selling products coated in either brushed metal or hard plastic. Unfortunately, this does not lend itself well for toilet paper ;)

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lmao, so they finally discovered that they are only good for cleaning your ass with them. Nevermind ;)

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Wondering what the EULA is on that roll?

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