How quickly we forget ourselves...
Seriously, America? We're up in arms and butthurt over this? I fail to see how this advertisement is anti-American; I think it's rather clever myself, considering Absolut Vodka's target audience.
Indeed, Mexico did at one time own a sizable portion of the American Southwest, but that was a long, long time ago (in a galaxy that is arguably far, far away). Luckily for us this was remedied following a war accompanied by a good dose of Manifest Destiny. No worries, you know which war I'm talking about; one of your history teachers surely mentioned it at some point in time while you were busy staring at the ceiling.
Long story short, Mexico remains primarily south of the Rio Grande, so relax.
And hey America, don't feel so bad! Even if we did "steal" territory from Mexico, they stole it from the Native Americans first, fair and square. (Okay, you got me there. Technically that was the Spaniards. Ahhh, conquistadors.) So hey, we have a common bond! :)
No, really guys... Lighten up and learn your own history before you decide to threaten to ban a company's product from the country for using clever advertising. Sometimes the truth ain't pretty, but it's quite alright to appreciate a clever elbow to the national ribs every now and then!
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