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#4: Absurd Branding Press Releases
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#4: Absurd Branding Press Releases

Stef and Austin discuss absurd press releases for a Toys R' Us rebrand, a Velveeta Ad Campaign, and KFC's new tagline.
Austin Franke
Sep 06, 2022
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Check out Austin’s slide presentation detailing the most ridiculous lines of recent Toys R’ Us, Velveeta, and KFC press releases below (including his personal translations of what they’re actually saying).

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See the Toys R' Us Rebrand

Velveeta Ad:

Velveeta’s Desired Customers:

Velveeta’s Actual Customers:

KFC Actor Switches:

Recent KFC Campaign:

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