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The Ultimate Christmas Advert Playlist

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  • #32
    razorblunt
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 17,300 ✭✭✭✭razorblunt


    miamee wrote: »
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tvXBbsRU83Q

    This one is just so fun.

    The plug jump into the wall is just beaten to being the best thing about that ad by the proud scream from the dad at the end.


  • #33
    Jude13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,959 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Scarinae wrote: »
    It might be because I live abroad but I've a great affection for this retro one

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btqSxlUJyxo

    This one gets me to. I have been abroad nearly all my adult life and barely remember that ad as a kid.


  • #34
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 28,028 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    The excitement of the mother is so heartfelt- putting your electric blanket on is such a mammy thing to do. :)


  • #35
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 26,688 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qpEVl-Q-Ks

    The lifeboat has set sail



  • #36
    otnomart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,061 ✭✭✭otnomart


    DvB wrote: »
    but faking your own death to pop out with a 'surprise' ... I'd lob the turkey at him!


    Sorry but I have to ask: a frozen, fresh or a cooked turkey?


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  • #37
    otnomart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,061 ✭✭✭otnomart


    I love the Apple one!

    This is the first time ever I saw the Dunnes, Tesco and Sky Cinema ones (so, thank you DvB for sharing them !) All three are right in my chords/heartstrings !


  • #38
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,633 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    otnomart wrote: »
    Sorry but I have to ask: a frozen, fresh or a cooked turkey?

    Take your pick.

    If I attended my fathers funeral only for him to pop out after with a 'surprise' i'd be using whatever came to hand... :mad:
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" Charles Dickens


  • #39
    otnomart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,061 ✭✭✭otnomart


    I would go for frozen myself !

    Seriously though, I prefer the Heathrow Bear Dad and the Pandora Dad who get on a plane themselves !


  • #40
    otnomart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,061 ✭✭✭otnomart


    From more recent years, one advert that I love is Mrs Claus by M&S - 2016

    She is so cool !





  • #41
    Jude13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,959 ✭✭✭Jude13


    ^^ Lovely ad. Also Mrs Claus....


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  • #42
    Day Lewin
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    I love that ESB one with the electric blanket, and her apron...and the song...all lovely.

    My top favourite of all time is this one, though: I watch it all through the year - it always makes me cry and yet it's so gently funny, too.
    Just the sweetest ever.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU5Rnd-HM6A



    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU5Rnd-HM6A

    (Not sure how to make a youtube preview - this is just a link??)
    (Do you do it as an attachment?)


  • #43
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,690 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    I am not emotionally strong enough for some of these!


  • #44
    ytpe2r5bxkn0c1
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    Day Lewin wrote: »
    I love that ESB one with the electric blanket, and her apron...and the song...all lovely.

    My top favourite of all time is this one, though: I watch it all through the year - it always makes me cry and yet it's so gently funny, too.
    Just the sweetest ever.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU5Rnd-HM6A

    (Not sure how to make a youtube preview - this is just a link??)
    (Do you do it as an attachment?)

    That is so sweet. My new favourite. Thank you.


  • #45
    Eleysian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 401 ✭✭Eleysian


    Day Lewin wrote: »
    I love that ESB one with the electric blanket, and her apron...and the song...all lovely.

    My top favourite of all time is this one, though: I watch it all through the year - it always makes me cry and yet it's so gently funny, too.
    Just the sweetest ever.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tU5Rnd-HM6A

    (Not sure how to make a youtube preview - this is just a link??)
    (Do you do it as an attachment?)

    Oh that has me crying - I just love it!


  • #46
    Jude13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,959 ✭✭✭Jude13


    ^^Yeah it got very dusty in the room by the end of that ad. Beautiful


  • #47
    otnomart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,061 ✭✭✭otnomart


    interesting article on BBC Website: "Christmas adverts - do they really work?"

    "A good Christmas ad should:

    Tell a good story in which the brand plays a key part

    Trigger an emotional response, but not be too serious or sad

    Provide an epic Christmas experience that draws people in. "

    Full article here: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-50392008


  • #48
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,633 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" Charles Dickens


  • #49
    CheerLouth
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 2,690 ✭✭✭CheerLouth


    I remember that ad so well!


  • #50
    DvB
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    CheerLouth wrote: »
    I remember that ad so well!

    Funnily enough I didn't.
    The previous one with the elves workshop & the faster version of the song (which has been removed in my earlier post by Youtube) I remember clearly, but not that one for some reason.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" Charles Dickens


  • #51
    Scarinae
    Hosted Moderators Posts: 11,362 ✭✭✭✭Scarinae


    What about the Barry's Tea radio ad?

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab0-T0KkJzY


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  • #52
    Jude13
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,959 ✭✭✭Jude13


    Hate is a strong word but I would apply it to that ad. The guy sounds so freaking creepy. Hate it.


  • #53
    corblimey
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    'Nuff said. Watch this one every year.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9pNWtxhwV0


  • #54
    otnomart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,061 ✭✭✭otnomart


    corblimey wrote: »
    'Nuff said. Watch this one every year.


    First time I have seen this Boots advert. I love it !


  • #55
    0ph0rce0
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    DvB wrote: »

    That's the one you want :D



  • #56
    DvB
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2, Paid Member Posts: 11,633 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    0ph0rce0 wrote: »
    That's the one you want :D


    Already had it up earlier in the thread but it was removed! internet police everywhere:D
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" Charles Dickens


  • #57
    TRS30
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    Saw the Dunnes ad a couple of times over the weekend. Really like it. Looked familiar, did they have it last year or is new for this year?


  • #58
    DvB
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    Saw the Dunnes ad a couple of times over the weekend. Really like it. Looked familiar, did they have it last year or is new for this year?

    Same as last year.

    I still prefer the one before that with the dad regifting a book to his daughter though.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" Charles Dickens


  • #59
    TRS30
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    DvB wrote: »
    Same as last year.

    I still prefer the one before that with the dad regifting a book to his daughter though.

    Thanks, thought it was familiar. Yes remember that one, was very good as well.


  • #60
    otnomart
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,061 ✭✭✭otnomart


    This is only 2 years old, but for me this is a classic.

    Italian bookshops laFeltrinelli - Secret Santa: "say it with books"




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  • #61
    DvB
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    Bumping this... finally got around to counting the votes for the adverts posters nominated and unsurprisingly Alcohol topped the list ;) at least at the time i did the counting it did!! Shame on us!!:D

    Anyway, the breakdown was as follows:

    1. Guinness 17 Thanks
    1. Budweiser 17
    3. Corn Flakes 16
    3. An Post 16
    5. Coca Cola 13
    6. Lidl (2016) 11
    6. ESB 11
    8. Penneys (Elves) 10
    9. John Lews (Bear & Hare) 9
    10. Edeka 8
    10. Allegro 8
    12. Heathrow 7
    13. Apple 6
    13. Penneys (Animated) 6
    15. Dunnes 5
    15. M&S 5
    15. Sainsburys 5
    18. Tesco (2013) 4
    19. John Lewis (The Journey) 3

    Thanks again to everyone who nominated & took the time to thank their favourites.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" Charles Dickens


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