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Australian driving safety commercial is brutal but effective

by Bob Sassone, posted Jul 13th 2009 4:29PM

Most "don't drink and drive" ads show the driver getting into his car sloshed (or "buzzed") and then ending up in some horrible accident that either kills himself or a passenger. This commercial from Australia shows the driver realizing that he's too buzzed, but it doesn't matter. I want to see a sequel to this ad. In under a minute this ad makes me want to know more about this couple and the people at that party. (Warning: ad is depressing.)

[via Adfreak]

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StillBash

Wow. Sick...

July 14 2009 at 3:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Galley

Crack is wack!

July 14 2009 at 8:49 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Josh

Holy shit...

July 14 2009 at 12:59 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Anthony

The ads they air in Queensland, Australia are so crap. Good to see that the state of Victoria airs ads that might actually be effective.

July 13 2009 at 10:22 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
KIrsch

How did drugs play any part in a hit and run accident?

July 13 2009 at 9:52 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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mdaby3

he was smoking pot while out on the deck with his friends.
Watch it again.

July 14 2009 at 6:46 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Eric H

Its not hit and run, the driver that hit him is clearly seen running towards the victim.

July 14 2009 at 8:33 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Wes

Whoa! That's more like it. The USA needs to step it up a notch. Our TV shows are more brutal than public service ads- I wonder why?

July 13 2009 at 7:03 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Rex from Ars

Way to rip off "Life On Mars" there!

July 13 2009 at 5:54 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
PB

Holy cow! That is a shocker.

July 13 2009 at 5:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Man

Lesson learned, ignore your girlfriend and keep driving drunk it will save your life.

July 13 2009 at 4:55 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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