The Absolute Best/Worst Foreign Ads Ever

While there’s weird advertising in the United States, none of it is quite as strange as some of the stuff you’ll find on other shores. However, that doesn’t necessarily mean it’s bad. Check out these ads from around the world, and then watch The Pitch, Mondays at 10/9c only on AMC and see how it works on the inside. posted on April 24, 2012 at 4:32pm EDT

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The Absolute Best/Worst Foreign Ads Ever

The Pitch

1. Russia

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What is this advertising?
Star Wars.

Via: rainbowzombiesatemyunicorn.de

2. Thailand

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=CWoP_tItcaE.

What are they advertising?
Bathroom cleaner.

Source: youtube.com

3. Japan

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=9UifxaPqJS0.

What are they advertising?
A department store.

Source: youtube.com

4. Czech Republic

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What are they advertising?
Ghostbusters.

Via: 1.bp.blogspot.com

5. Colombia

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What are they advertising?
Hot Wheels.

Via: 3.bp.blogspot.com

6. Thailand

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=TSSjm3_qgFk.

What are they advertising?
A telephone company.

Source: youtube.com

7. Germany

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=ozVtCwTiInI.

What are they advertising?
A home improvement store.

Source: youtube.com

8. New Zealand

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=NCw6OqywxVc.

What are they advertising?
Coca-Cola.

Source: youtube.com

9. Norway

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=NPQnrkgOrAk.

What are they advertising?
Fire safety.

Source: youtube.com

10. Belgium

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What are they advertising?
The World Wildlife Fund.

Via: 3.bp.blogspot.com

11. Australia

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=Ubyvz9cbZFU.

What are they advertising?
Beer.

Source: youtube.com

12. Great Britain

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=kNaOqZ8E_Vc.

What are they advertising?
Vacuum cleaners.

Source: youtube.com

13. Denmark

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What are they advertising?
The Copenhagen zoo.

Via: 2.bp.blogspot.com

14. India

Video available at: http://youtube.com/watch?v=UMNB4ZuKOEw.

What are they advertising?
Bottled water.

Source: youtube.com

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The Absolute Best/Worst Foreign Ads Ever

1. Russia

2. Thailand

3. Japan

4. Czech Republic

5. Colombia

6. Thailand

7. Germany

8. New Zealand

9. Norway

10. Belgium

11. Australia

12. Great Britain

13. Denmark

14. India

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