Face Rubbing Ass Clad in Red Speedo Sells Gum, Somehow

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According to one Adrants reader, this commercial for Trident Spearmint Watermelon Splash is “plaguing” Canada. We can certainly see why. It’s not a stretch to assume opera goers – or anyone for that matter – would take too kindly to a guy strolling into the auditorium wearing nothing but a red Speedo and rubbing his ass in people’s faces as he made his way to his seat. Somehow this is supposed to sell gum. We’re at a loss to see how.

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