Hey all.

It occurred to me today, just how pervasive the power of advertising can be, AND how long-lasting.

20-some years ago, a Scottish comedian named Rikki Fulton did an advertisement on TV (what for, I can't remember - maybe not quite so pervasive then?) where he was standing in the pouring rain, lamenting all his woes. The shot was in extreme close-up, and when the camera pannned out, there he was, standing selling from a tray of "Lucky White Heather" ... which was kinda the catchphrase!

Now I find I'm saying that (to) myself, any time I see ANY unlucky event or whatever happening (mostly) to someone else!!

Anybody else have any sayings or thoughts they use frequently that come from an ad?

Enquiring mind NEEDS to know!!

DM

(This is White Heather, btw!)

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The selfish, they're all standing in line
Faithing and hoping to buy themselves time
Me, I figure as each breath goes by
I only own my mind

"that's karma for you"

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Trees give peace to the souls of men * Nora Waln

The forest would be very quiet if no other birds sang than those who sing the best * Henry van Dyke

some fairly sordid tales, rambles, and anecdotes
Hypothetically Speaking * Something More * Cammy Interrupted * An Experimental Vacation * Masked * so..damn..hot * Thank You * My toy, his idea * no.19 Maple Lane * I Have A Surprise For You * Yesterday * In a Quiet Kitchen * help me decide * untitled prose * more untitled prose

"Just Do It" has rolled off my tongue from time to time!

"Where's the Beef"? *giggles* I use it when I am flirting at work!

Matter of fact...I bet there are dozens of commercial catch phrases I use to flirt with. Just drawing a blank now. They pop into my head at the appropriate time though!

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Minds are like parachutes. They only work when they are open.

~Thomas Dewar~

not so much an ad, but the little lesson they had at the end of gi-joe, "and knowings half the battle" i like to use it when someone does somthing stupid. i can't really think of any ads though. must spend to much time on here.