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Yeah, judging by Japanese TV overall one would think they're all completely nuts over there, which just isn't the case. Having lived over there for a few years I've only met a few youngsters doing weird shit, but on a whole they're just your average people really.

I don't know why the whole 'use a foreign celebrity' is a big thing in their commercials though, as Japan can still be a bit xenophobic.
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mistermumbles: Yeah, judging by Japanese TV overall one would think they're all completely nuts over there, which just isn't the case. Having lived over there for a few years I've only met a few youngsters doing weird shit, but on a whole they're just your average people really.

I don't know why the whole 'use a foreign celebrity' is a big thing in their commercials though, as Japan can still be a bit xenophobic.
Well not all of them are Xenophobic. But the fascination with US entertainment industry still exist.

Also they are pretty closed to strangers. Unlike US folks who love expressing themselves they prefer to do it behind the screen.
Scandinavians are definitely the masters af tv ads.

http://www.culturepub.fr/videos/the-association-of-finnish-lawyers-popsicle-vost
You finnish people are good indeed.

(edit) Finnish goodness for the road : http://www.culturepub.fr/videos/anti-tabac-bad-habit
Post edited October 08, 2013 by Potzato
I am not a person for toilet humor, but that commercial got some laughs from me I will admit.
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Heretic777: I saw this commercial today and i just died laughing. Its so funny and pure genius. I thought that its too good not to share.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZKLnhuzh9uY
Hmm, do you think that would have helped this lady?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nxrXIYfQDHA#t=38
I have to say, this is one of my all-time favourite ads, ever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2d241EsL7mw

I still remember damn-near wetting myself with laughter, first time I ever saw it. Ah, happy days :-)
I'm not really a fan of beer, but the Heineken advertisements as well as the Finnish ones are hilarious :D
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etna87: I'm not really a fan of beer
What does that mean in a German point of view ? Only 2 pints a day ?
Maybe you'll like this video as well:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GxxsP7VWVN8
Post edited October 09, 2013 by keeveek
This one is probably my favorite commercial, even if it was just a viral video for Folgers:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSW1m83GqzY
by the way, all of you should watch this at least once in your life:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQtKnDGhxmk
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keeveek: by the way, all of you should watch this at least once in your life:
keeveek, you know we all love you, man.

Get out.
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keeveek: by the way, all of you should watch this at least once in your life:
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Titanium: keeveek, you know we all love you, man.

Get out.
You didn't like the video? Why?
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Titanium: keeveek, you know we all love you, man.

Get out.
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keeveek: You didn't like the video? Why?
My brain is always, always working overtime. Making such skits so goddamned creepy.
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etna87: I'm not really a fan of beer
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Potzato: What does that mean in a German point of view ? Only 2 pints a day ?
During Oktoberfest time, not more than 2 Mass (= 2 litres) a day. One in the morning, and one in the evening.


... no, seriously, I rarely drink beer at all. But I like these commercials.