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Blossy

Barclays Waterslide Advert

Blossy, 19 November, 2008 at 12:18 Posted on Off Topic Posts 0 21

This advert right.. now I know there are glaringly obvious flaws with the whole thing anyway, and it IS a good advert and i'm just been niggly but it's the little things that niggle me.. like when he picks his bananas up the woman doesn't weigh them so he's probably paying hand over fist for his fruit and veg.. secondly he's paying for his tube ticket when he's not even going on the train! This annoys me a little more than the fact his house is apparently LOWER than the underground train network, otherwise he's got some scrambling to do when he gets to his destination!

Maybe I think too much about these things..?

I don't think i like the idea of a card that can be scanned while it's in my pocket either!

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Latest activity by kezzybabe, 19 November, 2008 at 17:39
  • Zebra
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    Zebra ·
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    It annoys me that he goes in head first and comes out sitting up feet first (IIRC?).

    But I still really want a go on that slide ?

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    Beginner March 2009
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    It infuriates my OH to the point where I have started changing channels when it comes on the tv, otherwise he starts ranting at the tellybox about it being generally impossible/slides can't go upwards/what does he do with his work clothes/why is he paying for his tube ticket/how does he know where the bus stop is when he can't see it etc etc etc

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  • Sparkley
    Beginner September 2007
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    I love, love, love this advert.

    A very young friend of mine at work told me that the song has just been released, I told her it was a hit in the 70's and she wouldn't believe me!

    i am old ?

    I want to go on a massive waterslide!!

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  • Blossy
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    ? Thats like me then.. I liked it when I forst saw it.. then everytime I see it I spot a new obvious flaw and now I'm outraged they are even allowed to show this big pile of lies!

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  • LittleStar
    Beginner March 2009
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    I want a giant waterslide to take me home from work.

    Preferably right now ?

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  • Blossy
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    Wrong time of year to be sliding to work in me 'kini.. I'm thinking cable cars would be quite fab!

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  • DaisyDaisy
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    This advert makes me smile. Love it. I best love the bit when he gets stuck and has to squeak squeak squeak himself on a bit.

    He probably is paying hand over fist for his fruit and veg as I suspect he's buying it from Wholefoods in New York.

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  • texasgirl26
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    It made me think of waterslide at the Wild Wadi in Dubai, it looks like a regular big old waterslide with twists and turns where you use rubber rings, but much to my surprise (and worry) you actually start at the bottom and the water takes you up to the top. Very clever and a lot of fun, but still slightly scary.

    TG

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    My daughter turned one 2 weeks ago and loves this advert she just sits there grinning at it the whole time....

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    I think the ad has a very short 'interesting to irritating' shelf life

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    xx

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  • Gryfon
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    I would love to have a go on that! Don't care if it's all wrong it just looks like a great way to get home ?

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    Anyone know what the tune is on this advert? OH asks me everytime it's on!

    I like the ad to as you can see below.

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  • MD
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    I love the advert but have a feeling when I see it next time I will only be able to see the flaws!

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  • Blossy
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    Bellamy Brothers.. let the love flow.. I beleive!

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    soon2bsummers ·
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    Thanks for that, He will no doubt be downloading that tonight!

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    Beginner October 2003
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    I love the bum squeak when he goes through the library

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  • amandam
    Beginner March 2005
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    When I first saw it i thought he was very cheeky for skipping the queue at the cashier and going straight through ?

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  • Hoobygroovy
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    Where does he keep the card? It's not in his hand when he enters the flume and boxer shorts/swimming trunks don't routinely have pockets, do they? Another one who overthinks these ads, clearly. ?

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  • Emelia Wrinkly Smooth
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    Probably the same place he keeps his specs, which he has on when he jumps into the slide but which then mysteriously disappear.....!

    ?

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  • jaz
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    I love this ad but you've all ruined it all now ? I love the billboards with the slide as well. It almost makes me want to not pay off and cut up my barclaycard as soon as I can because everyone there I speak to is useless. Almost.

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    Beginner May 2009
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    Yup it is i made my Oh search I tunes for it last night i LOVE that song!!!!Dont mind the advert?

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