Cautionary wail

The greatest condom ad ever.

K.L.

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Dec 22, 2005 | The original French version of this Zazoo ad, which first aired a few years back, delivers a message of responsibility and restraint well worth considering during the rum-soaked final days of 2005. Don't think of it as an ad -- think of it as a PSA. There is now a dubbed English version, but it loses a little in translation ("Bonbon!" is now "Big bag!" -- not quite as fun). Still, this brilliant idea -- and sobering message -- transcends any language. (Thanks to reader Noreen Stegemann for reminding us of this classic!)

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