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Method Pulls 'Shiny Suds' Ad After Sexism Complaints

Vocal Minority Claims Droga5 Spot 'Condones Rape'

By: Jack Neff
Published: December 02, 2009

BATAVIA, Ohio (AdAge.com) -- Household cleaner marketer Method has pulled down a viral video roundly applauded by marketers at the Association of National Advertisers annual conference last month and by most viewers who've seen it because of heated complaints from some women who view it as sexist and even condoning rape. ...

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