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* Sprite did a series of commercials based around subverting [[Cereal-Induced Superpowers]] by invoking this trope. One features a kid spotting NBA player Grant Hill drinking Sprite, and thinking Sprite will make him a basketball player—which he quickly disproves by drinking Sprite and then attempting a slam dunk, failing, and falling on his ass.
{{quote|'''Announcer''': If you want to make it to the NBA... practice. If you want a refreshing drink, obey your thirst. Sprite.}}
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-aFQtiPzFk An even harsher one] had a visibly preteen boy thinking that drinking Sprite would transform him into a [[Professional Wrestling|professional wrestler]]. He then [[Bullying a Dragon|challenged]] [[WCW]]'s [[
** In one Sprite commercial, a mom takes out some [[Bland-Name Product|Sun Fizz]] to give to her children. The sun logo comes to life to sing the drink's praises. The mom and kids respond by doing what a real life mom and kids would do: freak out and run away, screaming. This troper recalls that commercial winning some kind of award.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpReQprVjag One depressing European ad against child abuse] had a man [[Amusing Injuries|beating a cartoon kid]] for a while before cutting to a real, unconscious kid on the floor and the legend "Real children don't bounce back".
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