Celebrities frequently lend their famous faces to endorse various different products. Whenever I notice that Jessica Alba wears a specific kind of mascara, it might make me much more likely to buy it.
But sometimes, celebrities will sponsor some really weird stuff! Justin Bieber, a 16-year-old boy, now has a line of nail polish! Ummm, what?? Although if you really think about it, I guess since the majority of his fan base is made up of pre-teen girls, it does make some sense. Plus, I’m sure they’re paying him a bunch of money.
So take a look at some of the strangest celeb endorsements and think about it. Are you more likely to buy a specific product because some famous person is in the commercial? Yeah, probably.
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Paris Hilton and binge drinking elephants: A few years ago, Paris, who has been convicted of drunk driving and spent time in jail, advocated on the behalf of Indian elephants who were drinking. ‘The elephants get drunk all the time,’ she said, ‘It is becoming really dangerous. We need to stop making alcohol available to them.’
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Ozzy Osbourne and I Can’t Believe It’s Not Butter:
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O.J. Simpson and Hertz Rental Cars
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David Beckham and Sharpies
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