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AirTran Airways may drop Anheuser-Busch products due to unflattering ad.

Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Byline: Kirsten Tagami

Oct. 25--AirTran Airways is considering dropping Anheuser-Busch products from its flights because of a radio ad that makes fun of pilots for discount airlines.

The Bud Light ad is one of an award-winning series paying mock tribute to "Real Men of Genius" and was created by DDB Chicago.

The ad was aired only one time in January, but has remained on an ad-industry Web site and has been making the rounds among pilots.

"Mr. Discount Airline Pilot Guy," an announcer says in a syrupy voice, "your minimal experience flying a plane will never land you at a reputable airline. Luckily, you don't work for one."

The ad…

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