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Video: Volkswagen TDI-Inspired Parodies Pop Up Across the Web

I’ll level with you- I’m pretty tired of hearing about the whole TDI thing.  And until new info is released by Volkswagen, I really don’t care to read any more reports, whether credible or not.  That said, the internet is always ready for any and all opportunity to make fun of things, and luckily they delivered.  Below are some of the better ones we’ve seen.

Conan’s “Volkswagen’s OTHER Crimes”

In the clip above, Conan wonders why so much emphasis has been placed on the TDI thing, and the brand’s other, more impressive dishonest features have been ignored.  Things like hacking Police radar to help avoid speeding tickets, active camouflage, and fake handicapped parking permits that fold down automatically.  It’s the sort of satire we’ve come to expect from the Tarja Halonen lookalike, and we quite like it.

Funny or Die’s “Basic Girls Break Up with the Jetta”

Playing heavily on the ‘Jetta-driving girl’ stereotype, Funny or Die’s clip takes most things that the more basic among us take for granted- infinity scarves, pumpkin-infused beverages, receiving monetary support from Dad, etc.- and uses it as ammo during a breakup.  Considering that this sort of thing is likely rooted more in fact than we’d care to admit, this clip stings a bit.  For those watching at work, be sure to keep the volume down as there is some NSFW language in there.

Hitler Reacts to the VW EPA Scandal

Using the clip we’ve all seen from the German film ‘Downfall’, YouTube users have re-subtitled Hilter’s rant to be pertinent to Volkswagen’s current situation.  When confronted with the notion that they need to recall 500,000 cars, Hitler launches into his rant, commenting on the importance of TDI to VW, and the brand’s struggle to understand the US marketplace.  Much like the last video, this one includes a bit of language, although this time around it is in text form.

Let us know which clip you like best in the comments below.

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