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You Take A Piece From The Bottom And You Put It On Top

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It’s been a while since I highlighted a commercial, from the past or the present. And of the many ’80s/early ’90s commercials with (probably intentionally) suggestive tag lines, this was always one of my favourites. I think it was the sight of these people at a party becoming so totally obsessed with this game. It was supposed to suggest that all the cool people at a party are playing Jenga, and the nerd had better get into the game if he wants to get involved. But it really suggests that this isn’t a great party.

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