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Why a anteater? - 02-08-2010, 09:29 PM


Can anyone explain why Audi used a Tamandua mexicana anteater in their super bowl commercial?
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02-08-2010, 09:31 PM


cause it's sexy?
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cause it's sexy?
If you find an anteater "sexy", I must remember to lockup the livestock when you are in the neigborhooh.

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02-08-2010, 10:20 PM


They use the anteater's powerful sense of smell to detect styrofoam.


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02-08-2010, 10:24 PM


The anteater's I.Q. exceeded the total I.Q. for all of the humans involved with that commercial. Dumb. Put me off wanting the Audi TDi. And I wanted one. Or the VW equal.

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I wondered the same thing Stovall...My friend was even like, "Why did they show an anteater?" hah

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Dunno why, but as a police K9 handler, I was rolling when I saw it. It still brings a smile to my face.

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The anteater's I.Q. exceeded the total I.Q. for all of the humans involved with that commercial. Dumb. Put me off wanting the Audi TDi. And I wanted one. Or the VW equal.
My VW TDI has been great for over a year now. Don't let some advertizing knob scare you off.

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if you find an anteater "sexy", i must remember to lockup the livestock when you are in the neigborhooh.

lol !!! Meow
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