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Filming of Croissant Commercial in Chinatown?
The mine and the actress were brilliant and caught the eye of everyone in Chinatown at that time. My partner thought he saw a Delifrance logo, so is this a pastry commercial for Chinese New Year? We are very curious. … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ad, Chinatown, Chinese New Year, commercial, commerical, Daily Photo, Delifrance, filming, interesting, Singapore
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The Revolutionary 1984 Mac Ad
I may have seen this as a kid and most likely didn’t understand it. But it sure is amazing to watch decades later. If something can stand the test of time then it must really be great. What were your … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged 1984, Ad, Advert, Apple, commerical, computer, cool, great, Mac, tech, technology, TV
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Rootbeer Float at Happy Daze & Evil Goblins (Serangoon Gardens)
Had a rootbear float some time ago at Happy Daze, which is very close to the My Village mall in Serangoon Gardens. You’re right smack in the middle of the quiet residential estate. I sure miss A&W. The rootbeer flat … Continue reading
Posted in Food in Singapore
Tagged Ad, Beer, Clever, culture, design, fantasy, Food, goblin, Happy Daze, Hobgoblin, Life, Living, photography, photos, residential estate, rootbeer, Serangoon Gardens, Singapore, travel
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Too Much of An Imperialist Vibe?
We both just felt that this latest Louis Vuitton Ad Display had too much of an Imperialist vibe. Actually B pointed it out to me and I agreed. The porter had that dejected, forlorn look as well, which compounds the … Continue reading
Posted in Culture & Society
Tagged Ad, colonial, controversial, culture, imperialist, India, Life, Living, Louis Vitton, luxury, personal, photography, photos, Poster, shopping, shops, sign, Singapore, store
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Singapore Then and Now: Singapore Girl TV Ads
Call me nostalgic, but I much prefer the old Singapore Airlines commercials from the 70’s. Especially the ones set in Singapore. The music as well. [youtube]RrI8DSCmRb4[/youtube] [youtube]VqpOnBq7o2k[/youtube] This is the latest ad. [youtube]fNEJrd6GkSY[/youtube]
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Ad, airlines, history, Nostalgia, scenes, Singapore, Singapore Girl
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The iPad2 & the Coolest Ever Magnetic Cover: A Very Frail Steve Jobs Introduces New iPad to Standing Ovation
I am always so impressed by Steve Jobs’ presentations. He is quite an inspiration. Was hoping the new iPad would be smaller, but at least it’s thinner and lighter. Steve Jobs demonstrates how it’s thinner than the iPhone, so that’s … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Ad, Advert, Apple, celeb, commercial, cool, coolest, frail, inspiration, ipad, ipad2, magnetic, new, smart cover, Steve Jobs, tech, technology, Video, videos
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Conan O’Brien Speaking Hindi in India
I am so impressed and I’m definitely team Conan. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wIZCtDJtFPw] And now watch the making of that incredible mini movie. Looks like it was shot in Jaipur. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlzUdZWetK8]
Posted in Laughter
Tagged Ad, Advert, American Express, comedy, commerical, Conan, Conan O'Brien, funny, Hindi, India, TV, Video, YouTube
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Scaring the Public To Sell a Product is Just Plain Dumb
Ok let me be more direct – I feel pissed. The idea is just plain dumb and inconsiderate. When I first heard about the escaped bear it seemed scary. I thought what if the bear got hold of a little … Continue reading
Diesel’s Stupid Campaign is Pretty Smart
I just adore innovative, imaginative ad campaigns and this is one of them. As a fan of the show, Mad Men, centered on the inner workings of an ad agency in the 50’s, I love seeing the conceptualization of clever … Continue reading
Posted in Lovely Ideas
Tagged Ad, Advert, bold, cheeky, Clever, creativity, Diesal's Stupid Campaign, funny, ideas, imagination
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Thai TV Ad: Green Tea Boobs
This is ridiculous, but fascinating at the same time. [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pqx0wRUDKDA] If only it were that easy.
My Mum’s Olivetti: New Love For An Old Typewriter
My Apple iMac is gorgeous. I was yearning for it for years before I got it, and there is no question that I love it. But you know what? It’s been hurting my eyes. The backlight on the screen, even … Continue reading
Posted in Blogging & Writing
Tagged Ad, Advert, beautiful, beauty, childhood, dad, decor, design, Elegance, father, history, interior design, ipad, launch, Life, Living, Mad Men, Manual, memories, mother, mum, Nostalgia, old, Olivetti, Olivetti 32, Olivetti Typewriter, personal, Singapore, Sophistication, story, trend, typewriter, vintage, writing
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Vintage Ads: Singapore the sunny smile isle
Found this vintage Singapore tourism advert from 1974 where the catchphrase was Singapore the sunny smile isle. Charming wasn’t it. I think life was less stressful then and we probably smiled a whole lot more. Today the latest advertising … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ad, design, history, Life, Living, marketing, Nostalgia, Poster, Singapore, STPB, the sunny smile isle, travelling, Uniquely Singapore, vintage, Your Singapore
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Spring Cleaning in Spurts
{Google Image} I am in the middle of spring cleaning. I had a sudden urge to de-clutter. You see, when I do get these urges, I become ballistic and clean in mad spurts. After an hour of it I get … Continue reading
I Want a George Clooney Espresso Maker
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=23j1B4-lroM] George Clooney plus John Malkovich equals brilliance! Seems like these two pros ad libbed the couch scene. If I had the red cube (that’s what they call it), I could have espresso everyday. My cousin bought one of these … Continue reading
Posted in Singapore Living
Tagged Ad, Celebrities, coffee, comedy, Espresso, funny, George Clooney, ION, John Malkovich, Laughter, Nespresso, photos, shopping, Singapore, travel, Video
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