Feb 11
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They may have been using controversy to get more press for their company, but Groupon’s Superbowl ad that makes light of the troubles Tibet has with China may well backfire on them. When the ad – which starts as a solemn account of Tibet’s troubles – turned into a claim that Tibetans can “whip up great fish curry” and if you use Groupon you can get $30 worth for $15, the company rapidly came under fire on Twitter – the platform many were using to communally follow the Superbowl and its ads
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Groupon Superbowl Ad Makes Light Of Tibet’s Political Turmoil