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Written by Hi-Fructose Friday, 25 April 2008 10:41

Ron English and his west coast brethren the Billboard Liberation Front have subverted the advertising world with their billboard "improvements" for decades.

Hi-Fructose has received an exclusive first look at English's latest Popaganda-sized romp through Los Angeles. See MC Super Size confuse the crowds at the famous Chinese Theatre, John McCain receiving a brand new "corporate sponsor," and more here.

Ron English in L.A.: Greetings From the Occupation.

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