Marshall Mathers aka Slim Shady aka Eminem apparently asked the Ford Motor Co to use one of their automobiles in a video. After listening to the lyrics to the song, Ford executives were surprised to discover the lyrics were vulger. Who knew? They declined the rapper's request because Eminem's songs are contrary to the wholesome values of Ford.

My response:

Nothing Says Hip-hop Like Windstar!

This is pure dumb luck for Ford. No corporation with more than a 50 people could be this creative. Not only does Ford get the cool hip-hop star to want to use their product, but they get to rebuff the request. It's win-win! Soccer moms and cool kids everywhere can feel comfortable driving Ford mini-vans. Undoubtedly, there are a dozen old suits from Dearborn Michigan patting themselves on the back tonight. It's the sort of feel-good story that gives me goose bumps.