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American Cancer Society - Dummy

Company: American Cancer Society
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Brand: American Cancer Society
Ad Title: Dummy
Business Category: Health Organizations
Media Outlets: Print
Country: United States
Region: North America
Agency: unknown
Year: 2004
Target: Mainstream
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In a campaign intended to address fear with humor, the American Cancer Society shows the "lengths" that straight men will go to to avoid a rectal examination for prostate cancer.

In this one, a man hiding in the corner has fashioned a dummy "bent over" on the table, including two latex gloves blown up -- one for his head, with an "Oh no!" face drawn on.

The tagline: "Getting a prostrate examine isn't nearly as bad as people think."

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Larry , Kent, Ohio
What does this have to do with LGBT issues? Is commercial closet saying that we like prostate exams, or those who don't are homophobic? The inclusion of this ad is rather offensive.

Marie , Duncan, OK
Straight or gay, male or female...No one enjoys those "yearly exams." I am a straight female and I found this one offensive

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Escape
Company: American Cancer Society
Brand: American Cancer Society
Country: United States
Region: North America
Year: 2004


Barricade
Company: American Cancer Society
Brand: American Cancer Society
Country: United States
Region: North America
Year: 2004


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