This Sexy Carl's Jr. Tex Mex Bacon Thickburger Commercial May Have a Political Message

Don’t forget, there’s a burger in this ad as well.

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American fast food chain Carl’s Jr. has released an extended cut of its commercial for the Tex Mex Bacon Thickburger. Titled “Borderball,” the commercial features two scantily clad ladies duking it out over a volleyball competition in order to settle once and for all whether the sandwich is in fact “Tex” or “Mex.” While the ad is clearly promoting the burger, some may argue that it may have a political subtext over the border debate between America and Mexico that’s been recently been taking place. Whether for food, fun or foreign affairs, watch the video above and decide for yourself what the message here really is.

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