A Toyota commercial that uses the "e-word"?

Not only does the commercial dare to mention evolution, but it also features a prominent paleontologist and (gasp) some actual science. I have no idea whether it has been broadcast in the U.S., but I would guess not;



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Okay--we're moving again. I await your comments (as usual, there will be small delay for moderation.) You'll have to make up for my appalling silence today as I work on (gasp) magazine articles. I know, I know, how very dead-tree of me....
tags: The Conjugal Rights Guide, entertainment,
Think back to the last time you had a bad coughing fit. It's gross, but think about the saliva and the mucus. Think about the last time you threw up. Now imagine all that together, along with gasping for air-and not being able to swallow.
I'm hearing occasional gasps of disbelief at the notion of a vegan Thanksgiving, so clearly I need to show you something to make you salivate.

Nice ad. I really like it. Though it does more to say "fossil hunting in China is cool" than "buy a Toyota".

Sweet. Thats one way to get your field work paid for (and not to worry about your vehicle breaking down).....off to get my land rover sponsorship now......;)

Errr, if that's the case where is the damned car? I can't see it from here! Perhaps they forgot to leave it behind after filming...

Note: I work with Xu Xing and I am looking over the car park right now.

By Dave Hone (not verified) on 10 May 2008 #permalink

Ha, they could pay me to do one of these! My Tacoma is just as handy -- my little mammal teeth are maybe less photogenic than dinosaurs, though.