Sex sells discourages smoking? Egyptian advertisers are trying to get citizens to kick the habit by suggesting that nicotine is reverse-Viagra.

WorldFocus

A pretty dope promo video for Pro Keds’ 2010 Spring line.

HighSnobiety

If Andre 3000 didn’t do enough to revitalize the Polaroid cam, the company has now enlisted Lady Gaga to direct promote its creative development. Now that’s exposure.

TAOST

That’s G.

As one of only a handful of athletes with their own Nike line, Paul Rodriguez, is definitely making moves. Here’s his Ice Cube-inspired commercial that ads the ‘Burbs-touch.

Form like Voltron?

Before it was the official drink of Hipster USA, Pabst Blue Ribbon was an All-American, mainstream lager. Brewed by the same company responsible for St. Ides, this Cali-based conglomerate dates back to 1844, but seems to have disappeared from any Super Bowl commercial spots.

Well, at one time, the brewery employed a young, Patrick Swayze, for its promotional campaign. In honor of the late actor, and one of his first employers, here’s a look back at some of the beverage’s greatest advertisements…

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