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After a long hiatus, mostly out of depression and the whole Middle-East-and-Northern-Africa-going-crazy-and-“fighting-for-their-right” thing, the Museum is back with its long-time beloved exhibit “Corporate America vs. International Cultures”: an in-depth look at what happens when you try to place U.S. corporatism in the middle of the third world/fourth world.
And thus, enjoy the above fruit and vegetable store found in some unidentified Arab city.
When Google markets itself as a global company, this isn’t what it’s referring to…

After a long hiatus, mostly out of depression and the whole Middle-East-and-Northern-Africa-going-crazy-and-“fighting-for-their-right” thing, the Museum is back with its long-time beloved exhibit Corporate America vs. International Cultures: an in-depth look at what happens when you try to place U.S. corporatism in the middle of the third world/fourth world.

And thus, enjoy the above fruit and vegetable store found in some unidentified Arab city.

When Google markets itself as a global company, this isn’t what it’s referring to…

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…And now for yet another food-branding-related addition to our Corporate America vs. International Cultures exhibit…
Because denim sure hits the spot, also comes in lemon jean flavor (not a joke).  Available in Ecuador (also not a joke).
Oh, Doritos, keeping the world snacking, one odd branding strategy at a time.

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…And now for yet another food-branding-related addition to our Corporate America vs. International Cultures exhibit…

Because denim sure hits the spot, also comes in lemon jean flavor (not a joke).  Available in Ecuador (also not a joke).

Oh, Doritos, keeping the world snacking, one odd branding strategy at a time.

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We here at the Museum are sorry to say that neither puppies nor ice cream will be tolerated at whatever Korean establishment this sign comes from.
So basically, youthful happiness of any kind is forbidden here.  Perfect.
If any of you Museum-goers can read Korean, please translate this on your own, figure out if it adds to the humor/irony of this picture, and if so, send us the translation by going to http://artifactsofmodernity.com/ask.  Thanks, Museum Mgmt
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We here at the Museum are sorry to say that neither puppies nor ice cream will be tolerated at whatever Korean establishment this sign comes from.

So basically, youthful happiness of any kind is forbidden here.  Perfect.

If any of you Museum-goers can read Korean, please translate this on your own, figure out if it adds to the humor/irony of this picture, and if so, send us the translation by going to http://artifactsofmodernity.com/ask.  
Thanks, Museum Mgmt

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The Museum presents all you good children with another installment in our “Corporate America vs. International Cultures” exhibit.
In how many languages can you say “I’m lovin’ it”?

The Museum presents all you good children with another installment in our “Corporate America vs. International Cultures” exhibit.

In how many languages can you say “I’m lovin’ it”?

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The Artifacts of Modernity Online Museum is happy to announce that new additions to the “Lost in Translation” / “Corporate America vs. International Cultures” exhibit are coming… 
So enjoy some Placenta Essence White as we continue to expand this highly important and more-or-less permanent wing of the Museum.
And if you’re wondering why there is a picture of a parent sheep and child sheep on the packaging, we’re right there with you.
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The Artifacts of Modernity Online Museum is happy to announce that new additions to the “Lost in Translation” / “Corporate America vs. International Cultures” exhibit are coming… 

So enjoy some Placenta Essence White as we continue to expand this highly important and more-or-less permanent wing of the Museum.

And if you’re wondering why there is a picture of a parent sheep and child sheep on the packaging, we’re right there with you.

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Other cultures are the weirdest.
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Other cultures are the weirdest.

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Is this blatant racism?  Or just straight up some good old fashion in-your-face honesty that Australia can handle better than America ever could.

Either way, it’s an advertisement for KFC.  So we have to argue that it has racist intent.

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The Museum’s continues work on its “Corporate America vs. International Cultures” exhibit by bringing you the above television advertisement.

We interpret this to be Ramen 2.0-esque product, with the addition of “seafood” and “milk”, which apparently is a good and commercially marketable combination according to Japanese taste buds.

Additionally, it helps that the woman featured in the advertisement is as caucasian as one could possibly get, as it might ensure that viewers don’t feel like she’s being targeted by the Cheese/Pepper Aliens because of racial discrimination.  

Also, it helps that the scenario unfolding in the ad is so relatable.  We’ve all had those times where “amid the beautiful snow of an early afternoon, eating Milk Seafood Cup Noodle”, we’ve been rudely interrupted and ultimately terrified by “a Cheese Alien!” and “a Pepper Alien!”

(Thanks Japan, and thanks Daily What)

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As other countries continue to try to compete with America’s widespread distribution of cool exciting beverages, this happens.

As other countries continue to try to compete with America’s widespread distribution of cool exciting beverages, this happens.

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Welcome to Giza, home of the Great Pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and most recognizable historic achievements of mankind ever.
And what better way to compliment this colossal wonder of human ability with a Pizza Hut right across the way?  Yes, this photograph is taken from inside the Pizza Hut, looking out the window, from one spectacle of human capability to the next.
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Welcome to Giza, home of the Great Pyramids, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and most recognizable historic achievements of mankind ever.

And what better way to compliment this colossal wonder of human ability with a Pizza Hut right across the way?  Yes, this photograph is taken from inside the Pizza Hut, looking out the window, from one spectacle of human capability to the next.

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