I've been seeing this clip of a squirrel doing a mission impossible to get to some nuts. It's some guy in England who set up the obstacle course back in 2011 (at least so the clip tells me. I think it's older). Anywho, it reminded me of the original, which was a Carling Black Label ad from 1989 (shit, I'm old). I remember it very clearly as it made my parents laugh out loud, or 'lol' as they say now (much to my disbelief). I don't know who made it.
Sort of, anyway.
Shortly after I posted my last post yesterday (about the fantastic Boddingtons ads from the 90s), a friend shared this link with me. Aker Brygge is a popular neighbourhood in Oslo that has recently undergone a major transformation. To celebrate the area's opening and the start of summer, they are giving away ice cream. Norwegian agency LLOWBANK created these outdoor ads for the event, which are, obviously, a upside down ice cream.
Unfortunately, Norway has some of the strictest alcohol advertising standards in the world, and while the agency doesn't seem to be admitting to sneaking in an alternative to celebrating summer with an ice cream, the ads have sparked debate and are under review. It's too bad as I think they're rather good.
Thanks Per.
Over Easter my dad reminded me of the Boddingtons adverts that ran in the 90s. They're still some of my favourite print and TV ads of all time. Wonderfully comic, beautiful, and perfectly cheeky. By BBH.
