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April 01, 2008

(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love And Understanding And BUY THESE SNEAKERS

Hey Dullblog has a compelling post about the use of Beatles songs in commercials, along with compelling comments, some by Mike.

—Jonathan Schwarz

Posted at April 1, 2008 03:26 PM
Comments

speaking of things which may or may not be funny, there's a new posting at fafblog, which also has a redesign

http://fafblog.blogspot.com/

Posted by: mistah charley, ph.d at April 1, 2008 06:18 PM

Isn't that an Elvis Costello song? Or are you just trying to mess with my head?

Posted by: RobW at April 1, 2008 07:27 PM

Yes: written by Nick Lowe, popularized by Elvis Costello. But I thought the title catches the general vibe better than any Beatles title.

Posted by: Jonathan Schwarz at April 1, 2008 07:41 PM

Mr. Schwarz is reluctant to mention the band that originally recorded the song, perhaps because it was fronted by his estranged father.

Posted by: Simbaud at April 1, 2008 09:59 PM