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TIL a 2009 television commercial called "Coming Home" was given unofficial titles such as the Folgers Incest Ad because many viewers perceived that the main characters (a brother and sister) were either engaged in or desired an incestuous relationship. The ad inspired multiple works of fan fiction.

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