Snide Beijing Subway Ad Tells Passengers to “Buy a Car"

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A controversial new advertisement is making the rounds of Beijing’s crowded subway system lately, attempting to goad weary commuters into buying an automobile.

The ad, which doesn’t show the name or logo of a certain carmaker or dealership, declares to subway goers, “Squeezed in?! Go and buy a car then!

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Texas_Dude

Better watch out.. China =/= freedom of speech. :)

Jonathan Fung

Traffic congestion and crazy drivers in Beijing is just part of the charm of the city. =D

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