There’s a story at CBS news about how Chrysler is using ads in which an actor portraying George Washington drives a Dodge Charger. The ad is – wait for it – supposedly an effort to appeal to political supporters of the Tea Party movement.
Even if Chrysler hadn’t accepted billions in bailout money – and they did – I don’t see how any political party’s supporters would buy a Chrysler because an actor dressed up like Washington.
Although not a member of the Tea Party, I would guess that not one of them will be swayed in favor of that shaky auto company because of this ad.
I’d be more inclined to think the story a spoof than the ad campaign one that’s truly supposed to appeal to the Tea Party. (The question mark in the story’s title gives the game away.)
Here’s the story – Chrysler Ad an Appeal to the Tea Party?
What do you think: Inspired or Insipid?