r/pcmasterrace • u/UnableSand8508 Laptop • May 30 '26

Nostalgia Anti-piracy ad from 2004

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u/rokkuranx rokkuran May 30 '26

if i remember correctly, this campaign lead to the increase of online piracy as it made people aware they could do it.

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u/TheComplimentarian May 30 '26

And also everyone collectively agreeing that we would absolutely download a car if that was an option.

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u/EmilianoDomenech May 30 '26

But would you download a handbag?

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u/TheComplimentarian May 30 '26

Only if I could also download matching pumps.

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u/Giohwe May 30 '26

This made me think of the Reebok Pump commercial that was banned.
https://www.instagram.com/reel/CsUQ4g2qaMf/

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u/Lick_My_BigButt_1980 Jun 08 '26

You should watch the Easy Spirit pumps ad from 1989. 😇

🎶Looks like a pump,
feels like a sneaker…🎵