ASA, a British watchdog group, has spoken out against a VW Golf VI commercial that features Volkswagen's head designer in an epic "Matrix"-style fight scene with evil clones of himself.
Although the choreographed hand-to-hand combat scenes don't actually result in blood, bruises or any other physical signs of injury, the VW Golf VI commercial can only be aired after 9 PM.
You can check out the VW Golf VI commercial above. What do you think? Is it too hot for daytime TV?
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Clone Fight Scenes in VW Golf VI Ad Ruled Unsuitable for Children
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