Wii would like to blow up YouTube.

I really wanted to get in bed right now, as I'm trying to break my recent run as an insomniac, but I couldn't go without posting this video first. Make sure you watch it the entire thing. It's definitely worth the 45 seconds.

Unfortunately, I'm unable to embed it, so check it out here.

I know this general concept of a product affecting it's environment has been done before (see the HEMA online store), but this piece from Nintendo really takes it to a new level. Very entertaining.

8/10: Das Superb Ad

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FedExcellent.

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You can claim you can do something better than your competitor, or you can discover a creative way to show it. Kudos, FedEx.

P.S. For what it's worth, your logo (with that lovely, mysterious arrow) is my all-time favorite.

8/10: Das Superb Ad

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Your Jawbone's connected to your shitty ad bone

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I really don't need to say much about this ad. In fact, all I will say is, "WTF, CP+B?"

2/10: Das Pathetic Ad

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Ikea: Single-handedly bringing back the newspaper

Are you seeing this right now? I mean seriously, are you? I don't think you are. Click on the image to really take a look at it.

Yes, my friends, that is a brilliant media usage in (pause) a newspaper! What you're seeing is not only a clever idea, but an amazing way to use an old medium in a new way. I haven't seen anything done like this before.

The copy is concise and works well to support to the visual. It's to the point and doesn't ruin a great idea by trying too hard. Ikea knows nobody likes a try-hard.

Ikea has put out some impressive work over the past few years - who doesn't love the Lamp ad? - and I would put this simple piece right up there with the best of it.

Despite the greatness of this ad, I think it's time for me to graduate from Ikea furniture. You know, I'm an adult these days.

9/10: Das Phenomenal Ad

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Oh, the smell of that NPH

Does it get any better than this!? Body Odor Protection by Former TV Doctors, the latest stellar campaign by Wieden Kennedy spins the classic celebrity endorsement method to new ridiculousness with our old favorites. Old Spice does a fantastic job ensuring their brand maintains its witty manlike sense of humor. These companies have a rich history of working together. Check out our boy, Bruce Campbell providing Old Spice with his panach.

7/10: Das Great Ad

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New Season of Mad Men Tonight

I'm not one for much TV, but Mad Men is a damn good show and the second season is kicking off tonight. AMC, 10pm. Check it.

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New York deli worker smooches British businessman: Puts everyone's panties in a twist

This video is of an ad recently banned in the UK for Heinz Deli Mayo.

There's really two things that I don't get:
1. Why does this ad need to be banned? Because of the passionless peck between hoighty toighty "Dad" and Deniro wannabe "Mom"? Come on. I thought Europe was supposed to be all kinds of progressive.
2. What the hell is the point of this ad? The man-man kiss is entirely superfluous and doesn't even serve a purpose. I get that "Mom" is being portrayed by the New York style deli-man, but why? If you're going to use same sex kisses, why in this situation?

The ad isn't smart. To me, it just seems like a stunt.

4/10: Das Mediocre Ad

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Terrible Tuesdays: Capital ONE SHITTY TV SPOT

War kittens? Cardlab? What's in your Wallet? Not Capital One, I am sure of that! This commercial is very dumb, not entertaining, nor clever and sends me racing for the remote to turn the channel.

The only thought I am left with upon the rancid sight of this bollocks is why credit card companies are allowed to advertise? The total U.S. consumer debt reached $962 billion in May 2008 and the marathon of TV spots and direct mail continue to flood American culture. If I am not mistaken, cigarette companies were cast out of TV land because of what their "product" was doing to people.

If anyone is interested in watching a fantastic documentary about credit card debit, check out Maxed Out.

2/10: Das Pathetic Ad

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Kenneth Cole and Everyone's Shoes

Yes, on the surface this is another personal style campaign, but dig deeper. Kenneth Cole, known for his humanitarian efforts, pushes his campaigns to not only express style but the empowerment of individuals. The current campaign "We All Walk in Different Shoes,” features individuals from all fascists of life whom's lifestyles further support his famous idea “What you stand for is more important than what you stand in. To be aware is more important than what you wear.”

The current campaign features cool bios and movies of the models,
check it here.

Also, a lengthy fantastic write up on the campaign can be found here.

7/10: Das Great Ad

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Thowback Thursdays: TANTALIZE My Grits

Good Day govena'… fancy me some flapjacks from thou Jemima. Another astonishing, I can't believe they made this, moment comes from our 1935 illustration showing a Southern family being served by the one and only Aunt Jemima. My first reaction was utter shock! It leaves me wondering if people in 1935 remember this thing called slavery? But before we call the NAACP and ACLU again, marvel in that typography! God it's so good, just like those pancakes.

On a personal note: When I was 9, my uncle tricked me that Aunt Jemima was Mr. T's mother.

Das Ridiculous Ad

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