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About that controversial Gillette commercial (public service announcement?)

Everything is controversial these days, right? Even Gillette commercials aren't without controversy.  Then again, what they released wasn't so much a commercial for their products as it was a public service announcement . It's even called "We Believe: The Best Men Can Be | Gillette (Short Film)" I watched the entire commercial (you can watch it by clicking HERE ) after seeing such an online conversation about it. I didn't exactly know what to expect. Overall, I don't have any issue with it. As someone who grew up in the 90s, I think it would've been a little more positive to have some male role models that didn't fall within the traditional male stereotypes. You were either:  - the hero / tough guy (Batman, James Bond, Bruce Willis in Die Hard )  - a nerd (like Screech, Steve Urkel, the blue Power Ranger, Roger from Sister, Sister )  - a jock (Slater, etc., etc.)  - slick and smooth (Will Smith, Jerry Maguire, Zack Morris, Joey Tr...