The "right" music in commercials
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Recently, American Express commercials aimed at small businesses have been playing the song "Gimme Some Money" by Spinal Tap (or, technically, the Thamesmen) in the background. Sure, the lyrics are appropriate; the credit card is, after all, giving a cash-back award or something. But it still strikes me as funny that a song parody is being used with a straight face.Kind of reminds me of when McDonalds (briefly) used the Shins' "New Slang" in a commercial. Clearly the higher-ups knew nothing about the "dirt in your fries" bit, but I'd like to think that the person who initially suggested using the song did.Anyway, any other inappropriate - or, if you're feeling generous - appropriate commercial soundtracks out there? Someone must pay attention to this stuff. After all, Amazon sells these, amongst others:







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