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Panda Super Bowl Ad Draws Criticism

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New York Times: An Ad With Talking Pandas, Maybe, but Not With Chinese Accents

Portfolio.com: SalesGenie's Tasteless, 'Racist' Super Bowl Ad

OCA Disappointed With Negative Imagery In Super Bowl Ads

Feb. 6, 2008

Two ads from Salesgenie.com that ran during Super Bowl have spawned complaints from viewers. Both commercials featured characters with Indian accents. The ad with the talking panda bears received the most attention.

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