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Fans Fooled: Motorcycle Ad Poses as Doctor Doom Teaser
31 Jul
Summary
- A motorcycle commercial tricked viewers into thinking it was a Doctor Doom teaser.
- The ad aired after the post-credit scene, not as a direct teaser.
- Audience reactions ranged from amusement to clear displeasure.
The recent release of Spider-Man: Brand New Day has been overshadowed by its unique post-credit sequence, which has generated significant buzz for an unexpected reason. Instead of a traditional Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) teaser for upcoming films like Avengers: Doomsday, audiences were presented with what appeared to be a prank.
Once the official post-credit scene concluded, a commercial for the TVS Raider Super Squad Edition began. This advertisement featured a masked character, evoking Doctor Doom, with lines that initially suggested a genuine MCU tie-in. However, the reveal of the motorcycle and TVS branding confirmed it was a product placement.
This unconventional marketing approach has led to varied responses from cinema-goers. While some viewers found the creative execution amusing, others expressed disappointment and booed, feeling deceived by the advertisement's deceptive setup. The placement of a commercial so seamlessly integrated into the film's end credits has been noted as a first by industry insiders.
