Mercedes relies on a chicken to show off new feature in its cars

MILWAUKEE (WITI) -- German automaker Mercedes has chosen a creative way to promote a new feature on some of its cars.

The feature is known as Magic Body Control. It's an active suspension system that employs a computer to offset the vehicle's body movements for a smoother ride.

The chicken in the video below actually does a pretty good job of illustrating how the active suspension system works. Watch -- and try not to smile.