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The average American three-year-old can recognise 100 brands. Many can also recite annoying jingles more readily than their times tables. Given a choice between carrots and “McDonald’s carrots”, children hungrily choose the latter.
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— The advertising industry is far more sophisticated than it was in the 1950s, but just as cynical. Many people imagine they can hide from the hidden persuaders, yet marketers have a way of triumphing nonetheless. (via theeconomist)
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    YES! GO AMERICA!
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    DUH! Of course they chose McDonald’s carrots. Who’s ever heard of carrots anyway. XD
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