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My favourite football adverts

22 Apr

With the Football World Cup 2010 not too far way, marketing agency creatives all around the world would have already created football themed adverts to push almost everything at us from toilet rolls to kegs of beer, while we watch the beautiful game. I have loved a number of football adverts over the year, so thought I had pool all my favourite ones into one place. I will keep adding more adverts to this blog post.

Nike Secret Tournament and the Rematch
This has to be my most favourite football advert of all time. In this ad, Cantona hosts a secret three-a-side cage football where he utters his second most famous quote “There is one rule. First goal wins. With Elvis’s A little less conversation remixed by JXL playing in the background, this has to be my my most favourite football advert ever.

The advert was so popular Nike made a sequel ad called the Secret tournament rematch though it probably doesn’t have the same flair as the original.

Pepsi FC vs Sumo FC

Definitely one of the funniest football adverts that also drives a moral message “Never judge a book by it’s cover. No prize for guessing who wins.

Nike FC vs Satan FC

In the Nike ad, Nike sponsored football stars take on the Devil and his team in one of those classic “good versus evil” encounters. Paolo Maldini provide the comedy cue when he suggests “Maybe they’re friendly?” suggests Paolo Maldini. Good triumphs over evil with a fireball shot from the ever cool Cantona.

Carlsberg and Ireland take on the World (Carlsberg Dreams)

Carlsberg are “probably the best” at anything they do and this is probably the best advert ever made. Ireland win the World Cup even beating England along the way.

Zingolo Zingolo

21 Apr

Everytime I bite into a Cadbury I am reminded of Cadbury’s recent fairtrade advert filmed in Ghana. Ghana is the heart of Cadbury Dairy Milks Fairtrade Cocoa and so the track celebrates all things Ghanaian: its people, its rappers, its dancers, its cultural figures and, of course, its cocoa beans.

So turn up your speakers, get down and ZINGOLO!

Puma Hardchorus

20 Apr

It’s Match Day…It’s Valentines Day…What do you do? Let your other half know how you feel of course (while you are in the pub with the boys). I love this Puma ad, cos they sound like the lads in my local after a few rounds of the good stuff.

For the English speaking world there’s a version of Savage Garden’s Truly Madly Deeply.

For the Italian speaking world there’s a version of Umberto Tozzi’s 1977 hit Ti Amo.

Dedicate and send this song at www.pumahardchorus.com.

Day 98 – Graffomat – A dream machine for graffiti artists

8 Apr

I have already expressed my interest in Graffiti through the King of All City poem but today came across a website that sells Graffiti Vending Machines – Graffomat. So say you are in the middle of a masterpiece and your spray can spurts out it last drops of paint, what do you do? Head down to your local Graffomat vending machine of course. You can purchase markers, spraycans, ski-masks and all you need is spare change.

To be honest, I do not know whether this vending machine is authentic or some kind of viral, but boy would it be interesting if this was real.

Day 96 – The Blind Side

6 Apr

Watched the Blind Side today and loved it. A quick synopsis of the movie from Wikipedia:

The Blind Side is a 2009 American drama–sports film written and directed by John Lee Hancock, and based on the 2006 book The Blind Side: Evolution of a Game by Michael Lewis. The storyline features Michael Oher, an offensive lineman who plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the NFL. The film follows Oher from his impoverished upbringing, through his years at Wingate Christian School (a fictional representation of Briarcrest Christian School in the suburbs of Memphis, Tennessee), his adoption by Sean and Leigh Anne Tuohy, and on to his position as one of the most highly coveted prospects in college football.

The movie is very heart warming and the fact that it is based on the true story of Michael Oher makes it even more special. Sandra Bullock looked completely stunning in this movie, Jeese James is probably kicking himself now for cheating on her while she was filming the movie.

My movie rating – 8/10

Michael Oher with his adoptive family in the movie - Sean Tuohy (from l), Collins, Sean Jr, Michael Oher and Leigh Anne Tuohy

Michael Oher with his adoptive family in the movie - Sean Tuohy (from l), Collins, Sean Jr, Michael Oher and Leigh Anne Tuohy

The Real Michael Oher with his adoptive family - Sean (from l.) and Leigh Anne Tuohy, Michael Oher, Collins and Sean Jr.

The Real Michael Oher with his adoptive family - Sean (from l.) and Leigh Anne Tuohy, Michael Oher, Collins and Sean Jr.

Day 92 – Clash of the Titans 3D

2 Apr

Beginning of the 4 day long Easter break. Had lunch with the family and then met up with a few mates for dinner at Cruz’s house. After dinner, we all went to watch Clash of the Titans 3D on it’s opening day. I love 3D movies, makes you feel like you are part of the movie.

But Clash of the Titans 3D was a bit of a let down. Clash of the Titans was originally shot in 2-D and later converted into 3-D so the extra dimension isn’t really how you would expect it to be. Nowhere near as visually amazing as Avatar.

The movie itself is a bit cheesy, Sam Worthington gives a pretty flat / bland performance in this. There is nothing exciting in the movie that is bound to leave it memorable.

A low rating of 4/10 for the movie.

Day 89 – Karthik calling Karthik

30 Mar

I love Farhan Akhtar’s movies ever since I watched Dil Chahta Hai back in the day. Then came Rock On and today I got to watch his latest movie Karthik calling Karthik. I love the fact that his movies lean more towards Hollywood than Bollywood while maintaining an authentic Indian feel though out.

Karthik calling Karthik is no exception, it is a stylishly filmed Bollywood thriller, that keeps you intrigued and guessing till the end. The songs in the movie are excellent and I have been listening to them pretty much everyday for the past week.

Trailer for Karthik calling Karthik

Hey Ya song from Karthik calling Karthik

Day 87 – Kickass

28 Mar

Yes I am a comic book geek; I grew up on Superman, Spiderman, Batman and Marvel comics. And after hearing rave reviews about Kickass went to watch it at the cinema. It is unlike any superhero movie you are ever likely to see. It is a portrayal of how people in real life would react to a dude in spandex with a cape. It shows the trials and tribulations of trying to be a superhero without any real superpowers except the desire to display goodwill to fellow men.

Aaron Johnston looks like a complete geek and played the part of Kick Ass to perfection. I am still trying to figure out how he got the hot girl though. Nicolas Cage as big daddy in a fake batman suit was a tad bit weird but he did look the part of a complete lunatic especially when he shoots his daughter multiple times (which might I add was totally awesome)

But definitely the best performance of the movie was by little Chloe Moretz who was Hit Girl. She had the best one-liners and she probably also slaughtered the most number of people in the movie.

A definite must watch. 8/10.

Day 84 – Discovering Tamil Rap

25 Mar

It is not often I appreciate Tamil music, in fact I don’t remember the last time I bought a Tamil album. I guess I never liked it because I never understood the lyrics and even if I did,the lyrics in most modern Tamil music is completely nonsensical. But today I came aross some beautifully written and catchy Tamil rap music on YouTube.

The rappers are mostly of SriLankan Tamil descent like myself and the lyrics are their views of the war in Sri Lanka. Though I do not necessarily share their views, I do think that they are extremely talented and their musical skills should be showcased and promoted.

Tha Prophecy ft. Senthuran A. – I Have A Dream

Chikaadee Ft. Parthi & Uma Nanthini – Fire In The Booth

Day 80 – One Tree Hill

21 Mar

Had a lazy Sunday after a long long long time, so did nothing but chillaxed in my room doing absolutely nothing. I was given a box set of One Tree Hill by my cousin recommending it as a pretty good watch. So I though what the heck might as well.

One Tree Hill Season One, coincidentally was about 2 teenage basketball players and their trysts with cheerleaders. Hmm, this weekend is turning out to be a basketball weekend. Can’t really complain about that now can I. I think I enjoyed the few episodes that I saw mainly because of the basketball more than the storyline.

I remember my bballing days on the court, wasn’t really much of a player, but did manage a good few 3-pointers. How I would love to get back to playing baskeball again, even if it is just once to see if I can still score a 3-pointer. Good times!

Cast of One Tree Hill

Cast of One Tree Hill

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