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Originally posted by MischeviousElf
I think you guys would have to look at the culture that the marketing Honda dudes came from.
There is also something to learn here too about the original native people of North America.
For both the ancient Japanese’s, Chinese, Mongol, Tibetan etc the whole are, and also some tribes from California of Native North American Indians the swastika as represented in the advert was the symbol of the following things:
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Originally posted by MischeviousElf
What is the only conspiracy to discover here is how did the separate and unconnected cultures come up with the same symbol for the same things with no communication?
[edit on 6-10-2006 by MischeviousElf]
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Satan's Helper Drives a Honda
Some people may think advertisers are demonic, but it's not often that they'll actually own up to it.
In a startlingly honest revelation, Honda has admitted to its affiliation with a well known evildoer. Don't worry: if you've purchased a Honda, that doesn't mean you've inadvertently funded some terrorist organization. We're talkin' old-school depravity. In fact, the minion of malevolence who's teamed up with the surprisingly forthcoming automaker has been around for centuries.
As featured in a 2/23 Newstream.com article, Honda makes no bones about its wicked walk with the nightmarish spirit. National advertising manager, Doug Hoffman assures, "Honda expects the partnership with Incubus to be a huge success…."
OK, so there's more to the quote than that: "Honda expects the partnership with Incubus to be a huge success and is delighted to bring them closer to their fans across the country through live performances and customized Civic Si's."
That's right, Honda has paired up with the band Incubus, not the devilish spirit who's believed to rape women while they sleep. Still, Honda's sponsorship of Incubus's upcoming 50-date U.S. arena tour does lead one to wonder just how far advertisers will go to attract those coveted teen and young adult demographics. Here we have a respectable car company joining forces with a band whose name at least a small percentage of mainstream America would find offensive.
Don't get me wrong; although I can't say that I especially dig this particular band (who conveniently have a single out entitled "Drive"), the fact that Honda is sponsoring them is cool on some level. In its effort to woo Gen Y, the company has forsaken the possibility of a backlash from uptight, religious conservatives; I can't help but appreciate that.
Still, who cares if Honda's daring enough to hook up with some band named after an evil spirit? Where were they when alleged devil-worshipping metal band, Judas Priest, was getting blasted for inspiring teens to commit suicide? If you think that's a bit overboard, consider this: if Incubus were some high-minded, politically active, indie-label band, their fans would probably think that the Honda sponsorship is akin to a deal with the devil.