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A Daft (Punk) marketing boost for Durex: 'Get Lucky' but not pregnant - or infected with something nasty

It seems like an inspired bit of joined-up PR thinking – an invitation from Daft Punk to “Get Lucky” but not also pregnant, or infected with something nasty. The French duo responsible for the horribly catchy single of the summer had apparently jumped into bed  with Durex to create condoms with packaging inspired by the cover of their album, Random Access Memories.

Daft Punk's 'Get Lucky' Durex condom range, posted on Instagram by DJ Diplo

Daft Punk releases 'Get Lucky' condom range

In a product placement deal that was waiting to happen, Daft Punk have created a range of ‘Get Lucky’ condoms with Durex.

The Help Desk: A reluctant prospective father

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Swedish church camp issues 'sex diplomas' to 14-year-olds on 'Love and Sexuality' course

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Fifty Shades of Grey

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German woman died after being hit 123 times with a wooden blackboard pointer while bound with nylon tights and condoms

Take Me Out contestants evicted from mansion after raucous party

They're single, and ready to mingle.

Complaints to Ofcom about Channel 4's Big Fat Quiz of The Year - do you think they took it too far?

Big Fat Quiz Of The Year has reportedly sparked Ofcom complaints after some believed the comedians to have taken it too far.

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