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moron4hire
This would be a fun addition to RosettaCode.org.
hawkharris
This ad made me chuckle a little bit, but it relies too much on worn-out stereotypes.

Programming isn't just for nerds -- and it isn't just for men. In fact, as I type this, my girlfriend is sitting at the kitchen table learning Python as part of her job!

tommorris
Programming isn't just for heterosexuals either.
Jimmy
Seriously. I'm not offended by this ad, but shouldn't these people understand that modern technology only works because of programmers? Why would coding be a target of ridicule?
ancarda
They can't attack programmers on an intellectual level so they attack on a personal level.
quchen
Up next: another "you are beautiful" ad by Dove to counteract the skewed picture the media paints of people and how to live properly.

I'm not just saying that, both Axe and Dove are part of Unilever and both clients of Lowe/Bull, the producing company. http://www.loweandpartners.com/clients/

blacktulip
method_missing is cheating and shouldn't be allowed XD
scotty79
It's only cheating because it's winning. :-)
norswap
In the 9gag era, I'm not sure which demographics the Axe ads are supposed to cater to.
zalew
aren't these ads like, half a decade old? or sth new came up?
calibwam
How would me getting a girlfriend stop me from understanding code?