A Commercial That Would Be Canceled In Today's Climate

A now controversial commercial featured an elderly couple driving a Volkswagen, with the wife behind the wheel. As they approached a parallel parking spot, the husband, seated beside her, witnessed a startling transformation: his wife morphed into a young, masculine man who expertly maneuvered the car into the space before reverting back to her elderly self. The ad aimed to showcase the car's self-parking feature but was criticized for its bizarre and potentially offensive portrayal of aging and gender roles. The commercial's surreal depiction of transformation was seen as insensitive and out of touch with modern sensibilities, leading to its eventual cancellation.

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Imagine how fast Volkswagen would be canceled if they did this today. pic.twitter.com/Vv8gvqjedf

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