Holy metaphors, Batman! This recent All-Bran commercial from Kellogg's touts its ability to aid one in shitting enough bricks to build a barbecue.


Three Replies to The Real Colon Blow Cereal

Jackie Mason | September 17, 2007
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Amy Austin | September 17, 2007
Holy bricks! Is that a real commercial?!?!

Steve West | September 17, 2007
As far as I know, yes.


Web Junkie

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