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MSFT Wishes You Happy Porn Browsing in New Vomit-Filled Video, Then Retracts Ad

Sort by ReadWriteWeb (Free subscription) - 07/03/2009

Under waves of ever-increasing competition from Mozilla, Safari, and Google, Microsoft has released a series of PSA-style online videos to promote Internet Explorer 8 . Featuring onetime Lois and Clark actor Dean Cain (who has apparently become the poor man's Bruce Campbell ), the ads are uncharacteristically hip and discuss such real-world Internet problems as the fear of missing something (a.k.a....

Microsoft Chokes On Its Own Ad; Quickly Pulls 'Vom.com' Spot

Sort by Paidcontent (Free subscription) - 07/02/2009

While the Jerry Seinfeld ads represented the nadir of Microsoft’s attempts to create a popular ad campaign, the software company seemed to hit its stride recently with the general positive notices for its I’m A PC spots. But now the latest in a series of ads promoting Microsoft’s Internet Explorer 8 browser is so bad that it’s making some viewers want to puke—literally. The ad features a typical suburban...

Microsoft Gags on Puke Ad

Sort by MediaMemo (Free subscription) - 07/02/2009

Microsoft's first series of Web video ads for Internet Explorer 8 didn't seem to garner much attention. But its latest one did: It features a married couple, an unspeakable porn site and a lot of vomit. Now Redmond says that was probably a mistake.

Vid-Biz: Krikorian, NewsMarket, Microsoft Vomit

Sort by NewTeeVee (Free subscription) - 07/02/2009

Sling Founder Headed to DirecTV? Satellite company reportedly has reached out to Blake Krikorian to succeed Chase Carey as CEO. (paidContent) The NewsMarket to Acquire MediaLink; NewsMarket will acquire all oustanding shares of MediaLink’s common stock for $0.20 per share in cash; move will combine NewsMarket’s digital video distribution platform with MediaLink’s professional services. (release) Microsoft...

Why, Superman, Why?

Sort by Joe. My. God. (Free subscription) - 07/03/2009

Seriously, WFT is Microsoft thinking? Do NOT press play unless you are truly ready to be grossed out. You have been warned. Subscribe to Joe.My.God.

The IE8 puke ad pulled – the warm and fuzzy crowd wins again

Sort by The Inquisitr (Free subscription) - 07/02/2009

Last week I wrote here about the new series of online ads that Microsoft was running for Internet Explorer 8 and truth be told I thought they were all funny as hell, and yes even the one where the wife shows her disgust for her husbands browsing habits. Then last night as I was [...]

Microsoft uses vomit to market Internet Explorer

Sort by clusterflock (Free subscription) - 07/02/2009

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Seemed Like a Good Idea at the Time?

Sort by Israellycool (Free subscription) - 07/03/2009

But what did Microsoft expect when they hired this man to direct it? More on the offending ad here . Spread the Word:

The IE 8 Commercial That Didn’t Make It

Sort by Tasty Booze (Free subscription) - 07/03/2009

Sure “In private browsing” or as I like to call it “porn mode” is handy but why is this lady snooping through the dudes browsing history to begin with? It’s a simple rule, “Stay out of the browsing history and you won’t accidentally see a site that will make you puke.” It’s funny but not funny [...]

Hide Your Vom-Worthy Browser History With IE 8

Sort by bub.blicio.us (Free subscription) - 07/02/2009

By Sarah Townsend Only furthering the argument that the only thing PCs are good for is looking at porn, Microsoft just released a new commercial for Internet Explorer 8, emphasizing the feature that allows you to hide your browser history. It’s not for the weak-stomached. A little breakfast-time browsing, I see. That’s sick. [...]

Microsoft and Dean Cain -- Your grade is F

Sort by American copywriter (Free subscription) - 07/02/2009

I saw this news come across my feed the other morning but just got around to checking it out. Jesus, do I wish I hadn't. A new low. First of all, the subtext of the spot is that the husband...

Microsoft's bodily fluid ad for IE8

Sort by Movie City Indie (Free subscription) - 07/02/2009

IE 8 Ad Removed From Microsoft Website

Sort by The Centered Librarian (Free subscription) - 08/04/2009

The Daily Tech has the story on why Microsoft pulled the video, now let's watch it on YouTube.

Internet Explorer 8: Navigate The Web In Total Privacy

Sort by Culture-buzz (Free subscription) - 07/13/2009

Oftentimes, you wish to use your computer privately, including going on sites that you wouldn't want anyone else to see. This is now possible with Internet Explorer 8. The private navigation avoids shocking everyone around you. Microsoft uses humor that will appeal to the taste of some (and not at all to others...). After a few misguided attempts, Crispin and Microsoft try one more time with a viral...

Microsoft pulls IE8 vomit girl ad

Sort by DV Hardware (Free subscription) - 07/03/2009

Microsoft decided to pull the OMGIGP (Oh My God I'm Going to Puke) commercial for Internet Explorer 8 because it's too disgusting. This ad tries to convince you to switch to IE8 because it's private browsing mode will prevent relatives from seeing all the nasty sites you've visited. This feature is also available in Firefox and Google Chrome by the way. Fortunately, the clip is still available on YouTube:...