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1.22.09 4:55 PM EDT By cwalters

badvertising unfortunate viral ADS marketing lenovo laptop computers

This terrible, terrible commercial for Lenovo’s new laptop is clearly meant to go viral a la Songsmith, but someone forgot that it should be amusing and not just cringe-inducing. You got your viral on, Lenovo, but now your new slogan is “That’s What She Said.” [YouTube via Engadget]

1.22.09By cwalters

badvertising unfortunate viral ADS marketing lenovo laptop computers

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