| 30 Funny Ads that’ll Make You Laugh [pics] Posted: 02 Nov 2011 08:28 AM PDT 
In the world of print advertising, there's a small window to grab the audience's attention. Being restricted to a still image means the message must be very strong and catchy. Ad agencies often rely on humor to achieve this. A humorous print ad campaign starts with a funny idea, but must be brought to life with clever art direction and great visuals. For this post, we've rounded up 30 funny print ads that'll make you laugh. 8in1 Dental Snacks: Bad dog breath Rowenta: 2100 Watt Vacuum... [[ Click Through for the rest of the post, and other interesting content. ]]  |
| 16 Abbreviated Company Names Explained Posted: 02 Nov 2011 04:05 AM PDT 
Dozens of companies use acronyms or initials in their names, but how well do you know what the abbreviated letters mean? Let's take a look at the etymologies behind a few abbreviated company names. [via mentalfloss] 1. CVS Sorry, drugstore fans, there aren't three fatcat pharmacists with these initials running around out there. When the pharmacy chain was founded in Lowell, MA in 1963, it was known as "Consumer Value Stores." Over time the name became abbreviated to simply CVS. ... [[ Click Through for the rest of the post, and other interesting content. ]]  |
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