Adverts that irritate and entertain

Sput · Fri 21 Nov, 2008 10.55

I don't think you need to worry about that unless there's an angel impaled by the tree on the floor.

Gavin Scott · Fri 21 Nov, 2008 11.14

Stuart* wrote:I understand Christmas may be just a pagan ritual adopted by christianity to make it popular and to coincide with an existing festival; but surely potentially satantic symbolism may not be good for your business (uncomfy chairs notwithstanding)

Oh they *are* comfy. They just look like they might not be. Starck's a genius like that.

But I have to agree with Sput. Short of lighting it like a down pointing arrow with a neon sign saying, "All the fun is this way", then I think I won't be offending anyone.

Stuart* · Fri 21 Nov, 2008 11.18

Sput wrote:I don't think you need to worry about that unless there's an angel impaled by the tree on the floor.

Can you be sure that's not the 'Christmas Eve' special display that Gav has in mind? Maybe it's possible from the catalogue he's using!

Sput · Fri 21 Nov, 2008 11.26

After reading that post, it makes me envy the angel.

Chie · Fri 21 Nov, 2008 16.23

Gavin Scott wrote:
Chie wrote:when all they really want to do is flog you one of their arty-farty, heinously expensive, 'look at me aren't I clever' upside down Christmas trees.
They are clever. I've ordered one in black for the room with fancy-ass chairs.

Well each to their own. I think they're terribly naff. In ten years time we'll look back at the noughties and think 'Oh God, remember those silly upside down Christmas trees? Weren't we daft in those days!' in the same way we look back at the eighties now and cringe at hairspray and shoulder pads.

Stuart* · Fri 21 Nov, 2008 20.33

Chie wrote:Well each to their own. I think they're terribly naff. In ten years time we'll look back at the noughties and think 'Oh God, remember those silly upside down Christmas trees? Weren't we daft in those days!' in the same way we look back at the eighties now and cringe at hairspray and shoulder pads.

Oh...CFC-filled hairspray from the 80s wouldn't be allowed now, Chie! That's why some of us look like sput without his helmet, or even Marksi with one!

Never mind the moral damage of upside-down christmas trees now; back in the day air fresheners (even christmas tree flavoured ones) were so toxic you could have questionable air quality for a whole city by squirting an aerosol in the kitchen after the dog came in from the garden after a shit.

These days they have 'safe' perfume enhancers that squirt every time my dog walks past it - it just costs more than my broadband connection! Grrr!

It's a Cheshire requirement, I hope it's tax deductable!

iSon · Sat 22 Nov, 2008 02.02

Stuart* wrote:
Chie wrote:Well each to their own. I think they're terribly naff. In ten years time we'll look back at the noughties and think 'Oh God, remember those silly upside down Christmas trees? Weren't we daft in those days!' in the same way we look back at the eighties now and cringe at hairspray and shoulder pads.
Oh...CFC-filled hairspray from the 80s wouldn't be allowed now, Chie! That's why some of us look like sput without his helmet, or even Marksi with one!

Never mind the moral damage of upside-down christmas trees now; back in the day air fresheners (even christmas tree flavoured ones) were so toxic you could have questionable air quality for a whole city by squirting an aerosol in the kitchen after the dog came in from the garden after a shit.

These days they have 'safe' perfume enhancers that squirt every time my dog walks past it - it just costs more than my broadband connection! Grrr!

It's a Cheshire requirement, I hope it's tax deductable!

I learnt nothing from that post.

Sput · Sat 22 Nov, 2008 09.01

Isonstine wrote:
Stuart* wrote:
Chie wrote:Well each to their own. I think they're terribly naff. In ten years time we'll look back at the noughties and think 'Oh God, remember those silly upside down Christmas trees? Weren't we daft in those days!' in the same way we look back at the eighties now and cringe at hairspray and shoulder pads.
Oh...CFC-filled hairspray from the 80s wouldn't be allowed now, Chie! That's why some of us look like sput without his helmet, or even Marksi with one!

Never mind the moral damage of upside-down christmas trees now; back in the day air fresheners (even christmas tree flavoured ones) were so toxic you could have questionable air quality for a whole city by squirting an aerosol in the kitchen after the dog came in from the garden after a shit.

These days they have 'safe' perfume enhancers that squirt every time my dog walks past it - it just costs more than my broadband connection! Grrr!

It's a Cheshire requirement, I hope it's tax deductable!
I learnt nothing from that post.

I think I actually got a bit stupider while reading it.

cdd · Mon 24 Nov, 2008 13.27

I've just been reminded of this advert:

"How could you lay your hands on several thousand pounds cash?"

It's been on TV since, literally, as long as I can remember. I just saw it again, complete with its unconvincing acting and general sleaziness. I am actaully worried this ad will outlive me.

Nini · Mon 24 Nov, 2008 14.39

That's the token, it's an odd beast because it felt slightly aged and even a touch elitist when it first came around sometime in the early to mid 90's and the passage of time has not been kind to it.

And yes cdd, it will outlive you.

Gavin Scott · Mon 24 Nov, 2008 15.58

nodnirG kraM wrote:Well it was afforded a re-edit a few years ago to get rid of that oily slimey piece of work who suggests "you could buy that race-horse of yours, let alone back it". Made me shudder every time.

Still, it costs nothing to find out; what was that number again?

He's still in the ad. He plays evil Archie in River City.

One of my pals voices the Dunfermline Building Society ads, and other is the face of Fenton Solicitors (one of those "injured at work?" firms). Sort of takes the burn out of seeing them all the time when I know that Craig and Vicky are at least making an income.