Of course, those ABCNews marketing guys have had issues for a while now. This ad has been running along the side of their NewsFlash page for ages. It seems innocuous at first, but try scrolling down a bit as if you’re reading some of the 50 or so headlines that they display on that page. Just scroll enough to cut off his head and shoulders…

That’s right. You’re reading news stories, minding you’re own business, when all of a sudden you become aware that there is a ad with a very unusual focus along the right of your field of vision. The tie placement is also very unfortunate. If you squint your eyes just right, it might even start to look like this…

I wonder if they catch more email subscribers with honey (this ad) or with vinegar (the one below)…