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North Dakota tourism ad goes south

North Dakota tourism officials yanked an ad touting the state's active nightlife after a deluge of online criticism. The ad features a pair of men exchanging glances with three women through an open bar window. Many people commenting on the tourism Facebook page suggest the ad would be better suited to promote the Jersey Shore.
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North Dakota tourism officials yanked an ad touting the state's active nightlife after a deluge of online criticism. The ad features a pair of men exchanging glances with three women through an open bar window. Many people commenting on the tourism Facebook page suggest the ad would be better suited to promote the Jersey Shore.

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