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New christmas Ad
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Phil
Gone, but not forgotten.
Love their Christmas ads. Phenomenally sentimental, good feeling ads. Although they're not much like the real world, I think a bit of escapism like this really warms the heart. And why not at this time of year. Viv.
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Joint British Legion/Sainsbury ad. Viv.
https://www.itv.com/news/2014-11-12...s-ad-recreates-rare-truce-during-world-war-1/
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https://www.itv.com/news/2014-11-12...s-ad-recreates-rare-truce-during-world-war-1/
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Frothblower
Lubrication In Moderation
Really good. Based on a real life event.
Hi viv and froth
We agree that's my old Dutch ESS and myself entirely agree that's the best advert for Christmas and it beats all the other super markets and big store adverts
Firstly we thought the penqujns was good but this one is a terrific and as you say down to earn and its actually realality
As it did happen best wishes to you both Alan,,,Astonian,,,,,,,
We agree that's my old Dutch ESS and myself entirely agree that's the best advert for Christmas and it beats all the other super markets and big store adverts
Firstly we thought the penqujns was good but this one is a terrific and as you say down to earn and its actually realality
As it did happen best wishes to you both Alan,,,Astonian,,,,,,,
Hi Alan. My vote goes to the Sainsbury/British Legion ad too. But I still very much like the penguins - afraid I'm a big kid at heart when it comes to Christmas (well, actually all year round!!). Viv.
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Hi viv
Yes we thought of those penquins was brilliant and cute it made my old Dutchess smile and say r every time it came on
But when old sainburys came to the fore we think its definite sainburys have the overall vote and takes the biscuit
On the subject of Christmas viv,my mom was obvisouly brought up in the Victorian days and coming from that catureing and a pomp
Family of class society and it had traditional ways and views and one thing she taught us as kids from her growing up
Was in her house hold that Christmas morning always started before breakfast was served that they had a glass of sherry and
A slice of pork pie with the egg inside of it before eating the norm breakfast of English with the trimmings
So has I grew up I always done this with my kids growing up but now they are older and mature they have there own ideas and values
But I myself on my own because my old Dutch is a decided catholic and goes the mass and late night mass
Still carry out this old tradition I was taught and done all my life right up to this very day I have course my own religion thoughts and believe
Have a nice evening viv, best wishes as always. Alan,,,,,, Astonian,,,,,,,,,
Yes we thought of those penquins was brilliant and cute it made my old Dutchess smile and say r every time it came on
But when old sainburys came to the fore we think its definite sainburys have the overall vote and takes the biscuit
On the subject of Christmas viv,my mom was obvisouly brought up in the Victorian days and coming from that catureing and a pomp
Family of class society and it had traditional ways and views and one thing she taught us as kids from her growing up
Was in her house hold that Christmas morning always started before breakfast was served that they had a glass of sherry and
A slice of pork pie with the egg inside of it before eating the norm breakfast of English with the trimmings
So has I grew up I always done this with my kids growing up but now they are older and mature they have there own ideas and values
But I myself on my own because my old Dutch is a decided catholic and goes the mass and late night mass
Still carry out this old tradition I was taught and done all my life right up to this very day I have course my own religion thoughts and believe
Have a nice evening viv, best wishes as always. Alan,,,,,, Astonian,,,,,,,,,
Hi Alan. Not heard of that Christmas tradition before. Sounds like a hearty start to Christmas Day. Nice to hear you carry on the tradition. Don't think we really had special traditions at our house. But one I insist on now is I'm in charge of 'feeding' the Christmas cake with whiskey. Well, it's a very responsible job which only I can do -whilst having a nip myself at the same time! Viv.
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Hi viv,
Apparently its only a family tradition not a worldly or brummie tradition within her family of hintons and jelfs only
When she was growing up as she told us and ASD kids that what we done growing up every Christmas morning a slice of pork pie
With egg in it and a glass of brandy in my case before the big fry up then after lunch sink a bottle of the best brandy on the market
All the best our kid Alan Astonian,,,,
Apparently its only a family tradition not a worldly or brummie tradition within her family of hintons and jelfs only
When she was growing up as she told us and ASD kids that what we done growing up every Christmas morning a slice of pork pie
With egg in it and a glass of brandy in my case before the big fry up then after lunch sink a bottle of the best brandy on the market
All the best our kid Alan Astonian,,,,
Hi viv,
Just like to mention as well last night at line dancing a lady friends of ours meaning the old Dutches and myself
Have a friend whom is an old ballroom dancer and her husband is an editior manager for the sun news paper
And in the sainburys film where the German soldier sing the carol for 45 Seconds it is her son, whom actually sings the song
They live in the posh quarters of Worcestershire they have been friends of ours for at least fifteen years now
She was a ballroom dancer champion in her slightly younger days still wears her ball room shoes for line dancing
She his tall last and elegant with it best wishes Alan,,Astonian,,,,,,
Just like to mention as well last night at line dancing a lady friends of ours meaning the old Dutches and myself
Have a friend whom is an old ballroom dancer and her husband is an editior manager for the sun news paper
And in the sainburys film where the German soldier sing the carol for 45 Seconds it is her son, whom actually sings the song
They live in the posh quarters of Worcestershire they have been friends of ours for at least fifteen years now
She was a ballroom dancer champion in her slightly younger days still wears her ball room shoes for line dancing
She his tall last and elegant with it best wishes Alan,,Astonian,,,,,,
That's great Alan. Good to hear young people having success like that. It seems the ad is coming in for some criticism. - well only 240 complaints - given the likely audience that's a drop in the ocean .......... Viv.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...WI-imagery-promote-company.html#ixzz3J2nulQbq
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The making of the Sainsbury ad. Viv.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=Jx3pQ...ion_3489963635&src_vid=NWF2JBb1bvM&feature=iv
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ColinB
gone but not forgotten
Am I the only person that finds this advert inappropriate, I normally cannot be bothered with adverts, but I cannot see why this event from WW1 is being used to advertise a supermarket.
Also think the donations to RBL has been used for publicity to their advantage, although I'm sure the donation will be most welcome
Colin
Also think the donations to RBL has been used for publicity to their advantage, although I'm sure the donation will be most welcome
Colin
The driving force for the ad is obviously for commercial gain. But there's a very big gain for the British Legion in the support they'll be able to offer as a result. So I'm OK with that. All the profits from chocolate sales go to the BL. I'm OK with that too. Admittedly Sainsbury gain from the publicity (so does BL). The clever management of the Centenary and Christmas festivities, I'm less comfortable with. But on balance the gains (to BL) outweigh the negatives for me. Viv.
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Radiorails
master brummie
Initially I was surprised with the Sainsbury ad, but I realized it was about a real event, a remarkable event which took place during years of humankinds insanity. It also has a theme, as far as I see it, of giving rather than the present day expectations of getting.
The Lewis one, featuring the penguins - a lovely creature that I have a few items here featuring them - does bring some most pleasing minutes to the tv screen. It makes a change from some of the horrors that are sprung upon us!
The Aldi one is not a good one as far as I can see: far too much emphasis on food and who really wants to be wished 'Happy Christmas' in early November?
The Tesco ad is plainly run of the mill.
I cannot recall the Asda one.
I am not sure how the advertisement slots work - obviously the time screened is cash dictated - however what I have found quite insensitive is to see malnourished children or those dying from polluted water instantly followed by the Aldi ad!!!
The Lewis one, featuring the penguins - a lovely creature that I have a few items here featuring them - does bring some most pleasing minutes to the tv screen. It makes a change from some of the horrors that are sprung upon us!
The Aldi one is not a good one as far as I can see: far too much emphasis on food and who really wants to be wished 'Happy Christmas' in early November?
The Tesco ad is plainly run of the mill.
I cannot recall the Asda one.
I am not sure how the advertisement slots work - obviously the time screened is cash dictated - however what I have found quite insensitive is to see malnourished children or those dying from polluted water instantly followed by the Aldi ad!!!
norfolk brummie
gone but not forgotten
Sainsbury's? A TV ad to catch your imagination, and your purse. History tells us the real story of that WW! Christmas. Have no illusions, the Sainsbury's Christmas was made with a lot of money. They expect high returns.
The trenches used for filming, are here in East Anglia, and have been used in other films, and Downton Abbey.
I also find it rather sad to see TV food laden tables, whilst half the world is starving, and also, we are only halfway through November. I guess that is the way of the world these days. Christmas, commerce and money are always the winners, and turkeys the losers. Eddie.
The trenches used for filming, are here in East Anglia, and have been used in other films, and Downton Abbey.
I also find it rather sad to see TV food laden tables, whilst half the world is starving, and also, we are only halfway through November. I guess that is the way of the world these days. Christmas, commerce and money are always the winners, and turkeys the losers. Eddie.