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When Taglines Get Lost In Translation

STD Gems

Almost every brand has a tagline. And some brands have multiple taglines for multiple products, including Proctor & Gamble, Pepsi, and Chrysler Jeep. You may not have given this much thought, but what happens when some of America's greatest taglines are put through the translation filter?

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