South Dakota on Meth

South Dakota reportedly paid an advertising firm $449,000 to develop its new anti-meth campaign. The firm came up with the slogan, “Meth. We’re on it.”

The public reaction, so far, hasn't been kind.

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Posted By: Alex - Thu Nov 21, 2019
Category: Drugs | Advertising

Comments

The slogan reminds me of a Firesign Theatre line: "We take drugs pretty seriously at our house, too."

Posted by Fritz on 11/21/19 at 10:37 AM

Someone was on something. A major IQ suppressor apparently.

Posted by eddi on 11/21/19 at 10:57 PM

Those responsible are defending it by saying the 'controversy' is giving it far more exposure than any traditional campaign would.

Posted by Phideaux on 11/22/19 at 12:04 AM

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