lies-well-disguised

Choire · 12/06/07 09:20AM

Our former advertising columnist Mark Duffy is looking for a new home! He will take his column to the highest bidder. He would prefer outlets that would let him swear more than we have—and that haven't become, in his words, as "boring as piss," like Gawker! [Copyranter]

Amnesty International's Torture Porn Video

Choire · 11/13/07 10:20AM

Could it be true that advertising is nothing more than the tools of liars? That ads are designed to get you to purchase things that often you don't need and perhaps believe things you shouldn't? Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

U.S. v. Finland In Constipation T.V. Ad Battle

Choire · 11/06/07 10:10AM

Could it be true that advertising is nothing more than a big pack of lies, designed to get you to purchase things that often you don't need and perhaps believe things you shouldn't? Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

New Roomba Ad: Stupid Or Stupid Sexist?

Choire · 10/30/07 12:00PM

Could it be true that advertising is nothing more than a big pack of lies, designed to get you to purchase things that often you don't need and perhaps believe things you shouldn't? Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

How The Little Blue Pill Is Sold Around The World

Choire · 10/17/07 10:00AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

The Great Diaper Wars

Choire · 10/09/07 09:00AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

The Most Exploitive Use Of Ass In An Ad Ever

copyranter · 10/02/07 09:00AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

How To Get Head In Advertising

copyranter · 09/25/07 10:33AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

Condom Ads About Contraception? Not In America.

copyranter · 09/18/07 09:49AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

Al Gore Needs Some Ads

copyranter · 09/05/07 09:10AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

Beautiful Anti-Gun Ad Makes Ya Want To Shoot Stuff!

copyranter · 08/28/07 10:30AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

Does This Ad Make You Wanna Smoke, Sluts?

copyranter · 08/21/07 10:10AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

The Poopy Pants Commercial

copyranter · 08/07/07 10:00AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

Good Silly vs. Bad Silly

copyranter · 07/24/07 10:30AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

Let Go Of My Lego!

MarkDuffy · 07/17/07 10:40AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

The Most Horrible Ad Ever

copyranter · 07/10/07 02:20PM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

Let's Write Some Hooker Ads!

abalk · 07/03/07 09:40AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

The Best Ad In The World

abalk · 06/26/07 10:59AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.

Virgin Mobile's 'You Rule' Ads A Huge Failure

abalk · 06/19/07 11:25AM

94 years ago, liar H.K. McCann launched his NYC ad agency with the slogan "Truth Well Told." That was a big fat lie. Advertising copywriter Copyranter brings you instances of advertising lies and the lying liars who sell them.