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Using butts to sell sneakers

Reebok's latest "assvertisement" is better than the last, but that isn't saying much

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We would be remiss if we didn’t update you on Reebok’s latest “assvertisement,” as Copyranter has taken to calling it,” for its butt-boosting sneakers. A couple months back, Kate Harding introduced us to two spots for its EasyTone line: One starring a beautiful model explaining the science behind the tush technology as the cameraman repeatedly zooms in on her rear, the other featuring a close-up on a pair of bra-clad breasts verbalizing (yes) their jealousy over their owner’s awesome new ass.

Now, we have a commercial that is less … conceptual. I’m talking faceless girls in skimpy outfits shaking their butts to upbeat dance music. But I dare say this is an improvement — at least there aren’t any talking body parts? And, frankly, the ad makes me want to get off my butt and dance — you know, like actually exercise, as opposed to expecting my shoes to do all the heavy lifting. And I damn sure don’t need a new pair of Reebok to do that.

By Tracy Clark-Flory


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