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Banksy's Dismaland Commercial Is As Dark As You'd Expect

Dismaland Releases First Commercial, And It's Very Banksy
Evan Pang

You've probably heard that Banksy's Dismaland opened its doors last week, but what amusement park would be complete without a commercial to lure in visitors?

Spoiler alert: it's as dark and clever as you'd expect from the elusive and controversial street artist.

Dismaland, erected in the U.K., is Banksy's largest art installation and an exploration of the darker side of pop culture. With grumpy guards and funeral-themed park games, the "bemusement park" is truly the "happiest place on earth."

Or is it the exact opposite? Let us know what you think in the comments below.

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The entrance, created by artist Bill Barminski, to artist Banksy's biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A loo roll bench during the press view for artist Banksy's biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A giant sandcastle nstallation during the press view for artist Banksy's biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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The entrance, created by artist Bill Barminski, to artist Banksy's biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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An merry-go-round installation during the press view for artist Banksy's biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A mushroom cloud artwork by Dietrich Wegner at Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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An artwork by Peter Kennard and Cat Phillips on display at Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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Detail from an artwork by Jimmy Cauty titled The Aftermath Displacement Principle - a model of an entire town frozen just after a huge period of civil unrest - at Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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Detail from an artwork by Jimmy Cauty titled The Aftermath Displacement Principle - a model of an entire town frozen just after a huge period of civil unrest - at Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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Detail from an artwork by Jimmy Cauty titled The Aftermath Displacement Principle - a model of an entire town frozen just after a huge period of civil unrest - at Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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Detail from an artwork by Jimmy Cauty titled The Aftermath Displacement Principle - a model of an entire town frozen just after a huge period of civil unrest - at Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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Detail from an artwork by Jimmy Cauty titled The Aftermath Displacement Principle - a model of an entire town frozen just after a huge period of civil unrest - at Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A woman attacked by seagulls piece by Banksy, during the press view for the artists biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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General view during the press day for the artist Banksy's biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A Cinderella piece by Banksy during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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An exhibition guide holding balloons, during the press day for the artist Banksy's biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A big wave painting by Banksy, during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A killer whale jumping out of a toilet piece by Banksy, during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A mermaid piece by Banksy, with a castle by Banksy and Block 9 in the background, during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A woman attacked by seagulls piece by Banksy, during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A piece by Banksy, during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A mermaid piece by Banksy, with a castle by Banksy and Block 9 in the background, during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A woman attacked by seagulls piece by Banksy, during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A boat pond piece by Banksy, during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A boat pond piece by Banksy, during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A boat pond piece by Banksy, during the press view for the artistâs biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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Big Rig Jig, an artwork by Mike Ross, on display at Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A fairytale castle which forms part of Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A general view of Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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The grim reaper rides the dodgems at Dismaland - Bemusement Park, Banksy's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A piece by Banksy goes on display during the press view of Dismaland, the artist's biggest show to date, in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A visitor poses for a picture through a 'selfie hole', during the press view for artist Banksy's biggest show to date, entitled 'Dismaland', at Tropicana in Western-super-Mare, Somerset.
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WESTON-SUPER-MARE, ENGLAND - AUGUST 20: A steward is seen outside Bansky's 'Dismaland' exhibition, which opens tomorrow, at a derelict seafront lido on August 20, 2015 in Weston-Super-Mare, England. The show is Banskys first in the UK since the Banksy v Bristol Museum show in 2009 and will be open for 5 weeks at the Topicana site. (Photo by Matthew Horwood/Getty Images)
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A general view of Dismaland, a collection of satirical art and sculpture by the graffiti artist Banksy, which is to go on show in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
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A general view of Dismaland, a collection of satirical art and sculpture by the graffiti artist Banksy, which is to go on show in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset.
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