Damn, I've looked all over and can*t find this ad - now that I've reduced so many hardbitten ad hacks to tears merely describing it, I figured the least I could do was traumatise you all permanently by making you actually watch it. Fairly sure it was the RSPCA, which would mean it was probably done by AMV London, but neither site helps.
And as for Sinead O'Connor and a cigarette falling in your lap - that*s just crazy talk. She doesn't smoke.
I know you asked not to include any public service ads and that also probably means charity ads, but I just can*t resist mentioning the RSPCA ad that aired a couple of years ago. It featured a little doggy whose thoughts we heard in voiceover - all about how he and his "friend" (owner) used to go on long walks and how much he liked that. About how his "friend" doesn*t seem to have too much time for him any more, but wait - he*s bringing him out on another walk! Hurray! it will be just like the old times. Except his friend has brought him for a walk by a river; his friend is putting him into a bag. It*s dark and cold. He*s scared...he doesn*t understand this game...he doesn*t like it in there...
I used to see this ad from the comfort of my sofa usually in a fragile state on a Saturday morning having had a tipple or two the night before. It was always guaranteed to reduce me to tears (clever media buying, that).
Hi, these two ads you feature here were joke ads placed by British comedian Jimmy Carr. This I know because I watched his DVD last night and he has a whole section where he reads out spoof classifieds - actually it's the best part of his act. Some of the others were truly hilarious, so good I've completely forgotten them, as I do all the best jokes.
Anyway, if you like these, check out his dvd.
cheers.
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Ok, how did they get these guys? How was the audition call worded?
"Are you tired of being found "attractive" by the opposite sex? Do you wish to appear cluelessly enthusiastic and wear orange pants? Do you lack rhythm in large amounts? Have we got the job for you...!"
And why didn't I hear about it?
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