I guess they needed money to fund their retirements?

Have you seen the ad for a major department store where 99 Red Balloons is playing in the background as pink balloons float up while a string of women open their Valentine's Day presents?

The first time I saw it I burst out laughing. I couldn't believe the ad agency picked that song, out of everything they might have picked. Haven't they ever listened to the whole song? Follow the links above if you aren't familiar with it. Then come back and tell me what you think.

A anti-war, anti-nuke protest song, now being used to urge Americans to participate in rampant consumerism. I'm speechless.