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Malc

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Funniest Ad Ever
« on: June 13, 2007, 05:11:31 PM »
I think this actually won an award quite a while ago for the Funniest Commercial Ever. In the intervening 15 or 20 years I haven't seen anything to top it. Simple, very inexpensive, and hilarious.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNLtzKdci_A&mode=related&search=
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Offline Roger Kettle

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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #1 on: June 13, 2007, 06:41:46 PM »
I agree, Malc. A simple idea, beautifully done. Hamlet ads went through a purple patch with some great stuff. I believe they also gave each ad a briefish lifespan which kept them highly watchable.
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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #2 on: June 13, 2007, 06:51:23 PM »
Brilliantly acted. It looks effortless, but the expressions and timing are priceless!
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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #3 on: June 13, 2007, 07:40:05 PM »
All one take as well. Of course that was the marvellous Gregor Fisher as The Baldy Man.

I was commissioned by the Sunday Times Scotland section to draw a 'Profile' illustration of Gregor Fisher in his three most famous guises of Baldy Man, Rab C Nesbitt and Para Handy. His wife called me, and bought the original as a birthday present for good ol' Gregor.

Anyone else got any good name-dropping stories?
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Malc

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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #4 on: June 13, 2007, 09:40:05 PM »
*sounds of McGookin clearing throat*
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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #5 on: June 13, 2007, 09:52:40 PM »
Quote from: Malc on June 13, 2007, 09:40:05 PM
*sounds of McGookin clearing throat*

Other than sharing several forums with Nigel Sutherland, Malc...
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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #6 on: June 14, 2007, 12:00:12 AM »
Quote from: Malc on June 13, 2007, 09:40:05 PM
*sounds of McGookin clearing throat*


Well? We're waiting.

Make it good - we don't want any of yer F-list celebs in here.
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Malc

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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #7 on: June 14, 2007, 12:35:51 PM »
I've met David Jason. A few times. We actually got on nodding terms. I was then forced by my mother to get his autograph.
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Colin

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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #8 on: June 14, 2007, 04:02:45 PM »
My wife and I had a few sherbets with Scotland and Everton player James McFadden while on holiday in Tenerife a few years ago.
This was when he was still at Motherwell.



« Last Edit: June 17, 2007, 03:17:22 PM by Colin »
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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #9 on: June 14, 2007, 04:38:47 PM »
Malc, I'd already heard how you and David were best buddies - I thought we were in for something new.

Colin, that could be anyone and his wife with James McFadden.

Here's me with George Bush on holiday in Skegness...

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Colin

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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #10 on: June 15, 2007, 06:23:02 AM »
TTTTT, your right, it could be, but why would I do that, what would be the benefit to me in saying that if it weren't true?
Regular readers of this or the old forum know that I go to Tenerife every year and have been for quite a few years (14).
Its amazing the people you see when you go on holiday.
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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #11 on: June 15, 2007, 08:27:07 AM »
Quote from: Colin on June 15, 2007, 06:23:02 AM
TTTTT, your right, it could be, but why would I do that, what would be the benefit to me in saying that if it weren't true?


Sorry, Colin, but you'd be amazed at the number of people who want to leech off the immense fame of James McFadden.

I apologise for any suspicion, and can clearly see that it is indeed you and your good lady...well, not clearly exactly...
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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #12 on: June 15, 2007, 08:27:47 AM »
Oh, and thanks for including all of my Ts.  ;D
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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #13 on: June 15, 2007, 10:41:51 AM »
I've micturated with Patrick Stewart.
Come on Roger. Deliver the killer blow.
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Re: Funniest Ad Ever
« Reply #14 on: June 15, 2007, 11:03:25 AM »
Quote from: Fyodor on June 15, 2007, 10:41:51 AM
I've micturated with Patrick Stewart.
Come on Roger. Deliver the killer blow.


Ooooh! I can't wait. John Noakes? Dennis Law? Charlie Drake? Marillion? Marilyn Manson? Neil Diamond? Hank Marvin?...

Oh...hang on...we'll have to wait. I do believe Roger is on an aeroplane right now, on his way to our dinner date tomorrow evening.

How's THAT for name-dropping?  ;D
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