MetaFilter posts tagged with advertisement

Who can argue with the fibre?

bwg — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 15:40:08 -0800

Alien Vs. Cereal: a rather loquacious alien expounds upon the wonders of Raisin Bran Crunch. Via Adfreak: "A chatty British alien explains how his life is so much better now that he's eating right—more Raisin Bran Crunch, less human meat and cerebral fluid—in this amusing three-minute video from Leo Burnett in Chicago. The creature looks a lot like one of the H.R. Giger creations from the Alien movie series. He even has the smaller inner set of jaws, which turn out to be perfect for eating spoonfuls of the cereal."

December 5, 1933: The Good Old Days are Back Again

churl — Sat, 05 Dec 2009 02:14:38 -0800

He was elected at the nadir of the worst depression in history; 25% of the workforce was unemployed, two million were homeless. Yet in the face of this, he made us an optimistic and far-reaching New Deal, creating among other programs a federal minimum wage, social security, and the FDIC. He pulled us out of dire financial straits and, when our country was called upon to fight in World War II, he brought us to the cusp of victory. In his unprecedented thirteen years in office, he cemented his undisputed legacy as one of the greatest presidents in American history. But before he could achieve any of this, Franklin Delano Roosevelt had a promise to keep — a promise to the "wet vote," whose indispensable support he had called upon in 1932 during his first presidential campaign when he promised to repeal the 18th Amendment and end Prohibition. And thus, as legend has it, immediately after his first fireside chat from the White House in March 1933, Roosevelt turned to his two top aides and said, "I think it's time for a beer." And yes, indeed, it was. Of course, legalizing beer was only the beginning. As Roosevelt was a man of his word, it quickly came to pass that on this very date, December 5th, in 1933, Congress ratified the 21st Amendment to the Constitution, ended Prohibition, and our patron saint FDR made the toast heard 'round the world: "What America needs now," he said, "is a drink." Today, on the 77th anniversary of that momentous event, let us all raise a glass to that wise and forward-looking man, whose decision ultimately did more than just create 500,000 new jobs: "You saved the very foundation of our Government. No man can tell where we would have gone, or to what we would have fallen, had not this repeal been brought about." In 1933, we celebrated by raising a glass of Miller High Life, Stag, Pabst Blue Ribbon [Previously], Hamms [2] [3], National Bohemian, Old Falstaff, Schmidt's, Blatz, or Budweiser. Of course, today we have a cornucopia of choices, in both our selection of booze and our enjoyment of its oft-sublime advertisements. Please enjoy these carefully selected and hand-distilled ads for Johnnie Walker [2] [3], Jameson, Bushmills, Glenfiddich, Jim Beam, Wild Turkey, Bailey's [2], Absolut [2] [3], Smirnoff [2], Stolichnaya [2], or, if you'd like, you can stick to beer with Guinness [2] [3] [4], Red Stripe, Carlton Draught, or Stella Artois [2]. Cheers and happy repeal day to you, in loving memory of Franklin Delano mother fucking Roosevelt. Please imbibe responsibly.

where books come to life

lalex — Sat, 28 Nov 2009 12:10:28 -0800

A beautiful ad for the New Zealand Book Council. (SLYT, via)

the Hyperedited Ronald McDonald Japanese Symphony Orchestra

Grimp0teuthis — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:15:24 -0800

Ladies and gentlemen, It is my pleasure to present to you the Hyperedited Ronald McDonald Japanese Symphony Orchestra. (QLYT).
1. The Sabre Dance
2. Turkish March
3. The Marriage of Figaro
4. Beethoven's 5th Symphony

Oil: enough energy to melt glaciers!

Corduroy — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:50:30 -0800

It may win the All Time Millenial Award for Maximal Irony.

Halp your Queen's boobs, My Lord!

Foci for Analysis — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 21:29:14 -0800

The downward spiral that is Evony, a web based multi-player game, advertising. Also: The Best Worst Ads by 1UP and fake in-game ads by Something Awful.

PepsiNude

l33tpolicywonk — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 18:29:46 -0800

Nothing to Hide. Air New Zealand has introduced new ads and an in-flight safety video which uses body-painted uniforms to ... get your attention. SFW due to strategically placed drink carts, seatbelts and camera angles.

He never asks for a second cup of MY coffee...

misha — Wed, 27 May 2009 15:55:12 -0800

A man marries a woman because he loves her. So instead of blaming him if married love begins to cool, she should question herself. Vintage sexist ads. (Disclaimer: posted by Neil Gaiman on Twitter and shamelessly stolen.)

Discrimination to Fight Discrimination?

Effigy2000 — Fri, 15 May 2009 18:42:12 -0800

"How do black women fight crime? They have abortions." "How do you stop a poofter from drowning? You take your foot off his head." These and other 'jokes' featured in an advertisement on The Gruen Transfer, an Australian television program focusing on advertising. The ad, part of a segment called 'The Pitch' which usually produces humorous ads, was banned by the ABC, but the national broadcaster has still allowed it to be viewed online, and hundreds have now seen it. The ad was designed to sell "fat pride", with creator Adam Hunt explaining his motivation behind the ad being to say "if you discriminate against somebody on the basis of their shape then you are no different to someone who is racist, homophobic or anti-Semitic." Debate has raged online if the ad is offensive and discriminatory, as the ABC has declared, and whether or not it was effective. Watch the ad and judge for yourself.

bill stickers will be prosecuted.

logicpunk — Mon, 04 May 2009 20:06:33 -0800

On April 25th, 2009, over 50 artists and 26 whitewashers spread out over lower Manhattan as part Jordan Seiler's "New York Street Advertising Takeover". Over 120 illegal billboards were whitewashed, then turned into "personal pieces of art." One person was arrested. More pictures. via

Adobecards

Blazecock Pileon — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 18:13:20 -0800

Adobecards - an aesthetic Flash-based advertisement for a new Adobe product

Can Cause Itchy, Flaky Spine

Weebot — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 22:49:30 -0800

Ever secretly harbor a dream to create slick promos for pharmaceutical companies? Have at it, both in TV and print form. (Via Adfreaks)

Stay Classy, Ingrid.

gman — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 04:25:49 -0800

While Greyhound pulled their own ad campaign, PETA has created a new ad comparing the Greyhound bus attack last week, outside of Winnipeg, to slaughtering animals.

I'll buy that for a dollar or a stupid misfortune of placenta...

parmanparman — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:30:15 -0800

Gary Busey on Business.

You can't beat the Axis if you get VD.

goodnewsfortheinsane — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:36:01 -0800

Vintage ads galore.

Filter for president! It's a mildly amusing prank that's also a viral ad!

goodnewsfortheinsane — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 08:08:32 -0800

Hey Meta,

Just saw a news report that you were on. Cool! Here is the link.

Best,

gnfti

She's a robo-babe. In Latin she would be called "babia majora".

allkindsoftime — Wed, 11 Jun 2008 10:36:47 -0800

Philips brings us the future of shaving.

Adverts Made In Scotland From Girders

fearfulsymmetry — Wed, 04 Jun 2008 04:54:19 -0800

Take Britain’s favourite poem and add it to Scotland’s other national drink and here’s the result (mildly NSFW). From the Leith Agency, also responsible for ‘Goth Holiday’ and ‘Snowman’. And here's some other classics from the past. (Previously)

What does your father do?

absalom — Thu, 22 May 2008 17:13:09 -0800

Join the Iraqi Police. I believe these were made by MediaReach.

Button fly

klangklangston — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 17:16:52 -0800

Remember the old days of the web, where insane collectors cataloged their manias for the world to see? Where terrible design, including "portals" belied neat things kept by amateurs?

I stumbled onto these bank logos via Ffffound and thought they were neat examples of two-color design. But the primary focus of the site is buttons like these.

Also collected: Maritime flyers, Ads for button suppliers, sample cards… All sorts of stuff.

"With the right access and equipment you can do anything."

melissa may — Thu, 06 Dec 2007 02:04:58 -0800

Creature discomforts. Aardman Animations has created a charming campaign for Leonard Cheshire Disability that plays off their much-loved BBC series Creature Comforts (for a sample of the original, try birds singing in Welsh or a classically disgruntled Brazilian jaguar). Be sure to check out the voices behind the characters.

The Key to Reserva

breaks the guidelines? — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 11:48:52 -0800

The Key to Reserva Scorcese films a “lost” Hitchcock script. Yes, it’s an advertisement. But really, this is good. via

At least you won't die of dysentery in this one.

goodnewsfortheinsane — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 16:40:26 -0800

Thule Trail is a cute modern remake of The Oregon Trail.

flapjax at midnite — Wed, 23 May 2007 17:01:53 -0800

DO NOT click the YouTube link contained in this FPP if you DO NOT want to see an ADVERTISEMENT. The link is to an ADVERTISEMENT. Not viral or whatever, just a plain, old-fashioned, straight-up ADVERTISEMENT. They want to sell you some sugary crap that might make you fat. But it stars Mr. T. In a TANK. And it's funny. But it's an ADVERTISEMENT. You have been warned. HERE IT IS.

Truth in Advertising

Firas — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 15:13:13 -0800

Hummer Ad strikes all the wrong notes. Tofu-eater feels insecure upon seeing an unrepentant meat-muncher, goes buys a Hummer to 'Restore the balance' (previous tagline: 'Restore your manhood'.) Somehow the ad agency forgot that you're supposed to get the message of "Feeling Down on Yourself? Buy Our Product, Show it Off, You'll Feel Better!" across subtly, not explicitly.