Brand Bites: World Cup Withdrawal Edition

The World Cup is over. Onward! Ford puts together the limited-edition "Stealth" Ford Focus Rs 500 in Germany (above). Here's more about this awesome little ditty.

Not enough of stuff from Germany? Ok, here's Google Juice.

We don't care if Jackie Chan uses this shampoo - we're not buying it.

That YMCA rebrand to the Y? An eagle-eyed blogger points out one huge problem: "Good luck in the fight against Yahoo and its Y! In search online, were YMCA owns all top ranks, now they will be up against anything related to the Y chromosome, The Y Yoga label and of course The Y! Music store, the Y! Sports blogs, etc."

Couples are not only registering, but getting married, at Home Depot. That's the DIY spirit!

The ultimate rebrand challenge? The "Son of Sam." Where to begin? The "Son of Hope." (Sadly, not kidding.)

Louis Vuitton has been plagued by knock-offs -- and now locusts?

Extra virgin olive oil shouldn't be getting married in a white dress.

Japan's ANA airline will serve draft beer on board. Good thing they're not trying that pay-as-you-go idea.

The GC Exclusive brand owners want you to know they are not officially aligned with or endorsed by, George Clooney. Remember, GC Exclusive, George Clooney.

Lindsay Lohan squeezes in one last endorsement deal before she heads to the big house.

Looking for a cool summer treat? Try a Jell-O San Francisco.

Enjoy this huge gallery of visually stunning ads.

Lauren McClusky and McDonald's reach agreement over "McFest." The Golden Arches is now a sponsor.

Yum! and Nike hug it out after trademark spat.

Pepsi ad picks Paul the World Cup-picking "deer tintenfisch." (below)

Still recovering from World Cup fever? Try this psychic German octopus iPhone app. Just know that Paul is not getting any residuals.

And with all the debate this week over the Old Spice guy — here's one of the better tributes to the character: