Controversy has always been a prevalent theme when it comes to promotion of ads, videos or oneself in the public. It gets everyone talking, buzzing and leaves a lasting impression -- regardless of if it's good or bad. The latest example of this is the controversial Lady Gaga 'Alejandro' video that has everyone talking.
Offending people seems to be the direction that a lot of videos have been moving toward. From shocking PETA ads to a banned teen pregnancy PSA video and the controversial Lady Gaga 'Alejandro' video -- there is no stopping the controversy.
10 Controversial Videos
From the Controversial Lady Gaga 'Alejandro' Video to Boob-Saving PSAs:
Zoe Badley — Jun 11, 2010 — Marketing
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Controversial Driving Virals
Is Kesslers Knigge's 10 Drogen beim Autofahren Video Pro or Anti Drug
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Controversial Presidential Dramas
BBC: House of Saddam
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Banned Scarevertising
Shocking NHS Video for Teen Pregnancy Banned from YouTube
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Controversial Boob-Saving PSAs
MTV's Aliya-Jasmine Sovani Raises Brows
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Banning Controversial Ads
Kotex Beaver Ad
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Shocking PETA Ads
Kentucky Fried Cruelty
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Shocking TV Commercials
Horrific UN Landmines Ad
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Shocking POV PSAs
'Animal Visuals' Gives You a Bird's Eye View Into Egg Industry
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Controversial Workout Videos
Tony Strong Gets Fit While Protecting the US-Mexico Border
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