Go Metro at You Tube

The folks over at Metro have joined the You Tube generation by putting up old "Go Metro" commercials on the web. If you missed Antonio Banderas talking about the Latino Film Festival or want to see the "Go Metro to See Wicked" advertisements, they’re all there.

As a basketball fan, this one is my favorite…look at Kobe’s hair…and is that a "Go Shaq" sign? I guess it’s a good thing Metro decided to advertise this service, since the folks at Staples don’t seem too concerned about promoting transit.

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