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Gym ad uses Auschwitz to promote weight loss

Owner apologizes, says controversy great for business

(NEW YORK DAILY NEWS) — A Dubai gym’s promotional campaign that used an image of a Nazi concentration camp has ignited a firestorm of criticism.

The picture shows train tracks leading to Auschwitz, where millions of Jews were murdered, along with the words “Kiss your calories goodbye.” The tasteless ad was one in a series of 10 photos posted on Facebook.

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