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Intel gags on Reg condom deal

Chipzilla pulls out at last minute

Thu 30 Nov 2000 // 17:40 UTC

Intel PR manager Graham Palmer last night declined an offer from Vulture Central to market joint Intel/Reg prophylactics.

The so-called 'Blue Head' condom was to feature a sculpted vulture tickler and the latest technology which, sensing the climactic moment, would play Intel's dum dum dum dum jingle.

Our dissapointment was tempered by the news that Register Merchandising is tonight close to securing major corporate sponsorship for our vulture branded bondage accessories range. ®

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