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And one item in particular has this author thinking he may just take a trip out to see if he can get his hands on it.

Whether you're at a grocery store, a clothing store, or even a car dealership for that matter, Most of the time you will see prices that end in 99. But why?

In radio we call it a spec spot. It's a produced commercial that the client may or may not air. This happens in the television world as well as this ad was just named Spec (speculative) ad of the year by (AICP), the Association of Independent Commercial Producers. Apparently some felt the ad had a 'hate children' feel to it so it never saw the light of a television screen.

Unlike the Mountain Dew racist ad that was a hug controversy a couple of months back, this Cheerios one is anything but racist and is actually inclusive of a family type that frequently gets overlooked, the mixed race or interracial family.

Ever wonder how people come up with different ways to advertise? How bout using a roll of toilet paper.

Carl’s Jr has made it a habit of producing provocative commercials starring sexy starlets to sell their burgers, with the most recent spot featuring everyone’s current dream girl Kate Upton. But, this one will have you squirting ketchup all over yourself.