The ZooZoo campaign represents Vodafone's second impressive knock at the IPL. Last's season's irresistibly-cute-tiny-dog-chases-things campaign made the pug India's temporary canine of choice.
But although no animals were harmed in filming, the spots still drew the ire of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, better known as PETA.
PETA claimed that the campaign helped spark a 'pug craze' in India that saw many first-time and possibly irresponsible dog owners splurge on a new pug puppy, only to give up on the commitment after a few months. They pointed to the increased presence of pugs in dog shelters as evidence.
Vodafone, by using bodysuit-clad humans in the ZooZoo spots, has pleased PETA. So much so, in fact, that the ZooZoo campaign was awarded by the animal rights group earlier this month.
ZooZoos, everyone loves them!