New From Konklusive Scotch! (A Parody)

Konklusive Scotch: Confederate Born, Confederate Bred, and When We Die, We'll Be Confederate Dead

Konklusive Scotch: General Lee Might Have Surrendered, But We Didn't!

Konklusive Scotch: Save Your Confederate Dollars Boys, The South Will Rise Again!

So you see, boys and girls, the Reconquista ad might not be the worst in recorded history, but it's up there. The shock that the Swedes had that people in the US might be offended by the suggestion that, what, a third, half of the country should be carved off was almost funny in a sad way. Imagine an ad campaign that suggested that maybe those of us who live in these parts might 'prefer the border' to look a certain way. Then imagine the panties that would get in a wad, the milk that would shoot through people's noses, the coronaries that would occur, the ink that would flow, the outrage, the threats and hyperbole and incoherent rants-and that's just in David Hampton's office. Contrast that to the politically correct silence coming from it now.

Further proof that you should think before you drink...or advertise.

The above image was taken from http://thewashingtongrays.homestead.com/ , a website dedicated to Company K, 10th North Carolina State Troops, Artillery.

The Official Vodka of the Great Red Spot

Since Absolut Vodka has decided to endorse the Reconquista of the southwestern United States by Mexico, we here at the Spot are endorsing an American-made Vodka proud to be American, SKYY.

As the SKYY people put it:

SAN FRANCISCO–(BUSINESS WIRE)–In 1848, the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
officially ended the Mexican-America War (1846-1848). With the signing of this treaty, the United States gained control of what was to become the Golden West, including California, Arizona, Utah, Nevada and parts of Colorado and New Mexico. Today, SKYY® Vodka, the number-one vodka produced in the United States, spoke out against suggestions by Absolut® Vodka to disregard that treaty, as well as the joining of Texas to the Union in 1845, as depicted in Absolut’s recent advertising.

“Like SKYY Vodka, the residents of states like California, Texas and Arizona are exceptionally proud of the fact that they are from the United States of America,” said Dave Karraker, SKYY Vodka. “To imply that they might be interested in changing their mailing addresses, as our competitor seems to be suggesting in their advertising, is a bit presumptuous.”

In the ad, an “Absolut World” is depicted where the map of North America is re-drawn with Mexico claiming much of the Western United States, negating the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo, as well as the Gadsden Purchase (1853), and the independence of Texas (1836).

“Don’t get me started on the Gadsden Purchase,” continues Karraker. “I think the folks in Tucson and Yuma would be rubbed the wrong way if they hear this landmark deal was somehow nullified as suggested by Absolut, a Swedish-owned brand.”

SKYY Vodka was founded in San Francisco in 1992 and continues to be produced in the United States. Premium SKYY Vodka is made from American grain carefully selected from the Midwest and 100% pure filtered water. SKYY’s proprietary four-column
distillation and three-step filtration process consistently ensures exceptional quality. SKYY Vodka products include luxury SKYY90® and new SKYY Infusions™, a unique, all-natural infused experience made with premium SKYY Vodka and succulent real fruit.

Now that's how you earn your money, advertising agency. We at the Spot will be toasting to your patriotism and good sense this very evening.