ASA bans Oasis "Cactus Kid"

By John Tylee, Campaign, 08 October 2008, 12:01AM

LONDON - Coca-Cola has been ordered by advertising watchdogs to pull the "Cactus Kid" commercials for its Oasis soft drink brand after complaints that they condoned teenage sex and suggested the drink was a substitute for water.

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