Pope Benedict XVI planting a kiss on Egyptian Imam Ahmed al-Tayyeb's lips. President Obama smooching Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez. If you thought these unimaginable images are the latest political scandal, watch again. These are digitally manipulated images for United Colors of Benetton’s "UNHATE" campaign aimed at fostering tolerance and "global love." The campaign has already become controversial and Benetton was forced to withdraw the image of Pope Benedict kissing the Imam after the Vatican protested. Here's a look at the controversial ad campaign. Is it an example of daring communication or brazen controversy-baiting? You tell us.
Picture taken on November 16, 2011 in Paris, shows a Benetton clothing store window covered by posters as part of the launch of a provocative publicity campaign with photo montages showing the pope Benedict XVI kissing an imam on the lips and US president Barack Obama smooching his Chinese counterpart Hu Jintao. The posters, part of an advertising campaign entitled "UNHATE", have appeared in Benetton stores across the globe as well as in newspapers, magazines and on Internet websites.
People stroll in front of the Benetton store in downtown Rome November 16, 2011. Benetton withdrew an advertisement using an image of Pope Benedict kissing an imam on the mouth after the Vatican protested on Wednesday at the Italian clothing firm's latest shock campaign.
Paramount Leader of the People’s Republic of China - President of the USA
President of the USA - President of Venezuela
President of the Palestinian National Authority - Prime Minister of Israel
Chancellor of Germany - President of France
Supreme Leader of North Korea - President of South Korea
People stroll in front of the Benetton store in downtown Rome November 16, 2011. Benetton withdrew an advertisement using an image of Pope Benedict kissing an imam on the mouth after the Vatican protested on Wednesday at the Italian clothing firm's latest shock campaign. REUTERS/Stefano Rellandini
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