Dos Equis and retro, humorous ad imagery - Beyond Tiki

T Thomas Member Lake Mojave Joined: Mar 15, 2005 Posts: 372	T Thomas Posted posted on 05/25/2009 Normally the last thing I'd do is recommend TV commercials but this article, and the multiple Youtube links it contains, has a good deal of the sort of imagery TCers tend to enjoy: The quirky genius of the Dos Equis ad campaign. "This Dos Equis campaign features wonderful visual details. The production team clearly took glee in meshing vintage film stocks with unexpected locations and absurd endeavors. My favorite moment is the sight of our tuxedoed hero leading a moonlight expedition through a rocky canyon—flanked by elegant women in evening gowns, a military officer in full dress regalia, and a slightly befuddled fellow wearing a fez..." I'm neutral on the product and have no connection to it -- just got a kick out of the imagery and figure others will too.
M Mo-Eye Member Taboo Island, USA Joined: May 17, 2006 Posts: 646	M Mo-Eye Posted posted on 05/25/2009 These are my favorite ads in a long time! I only saw the one on tv and didn't know there were some many others. "He once had an awkward moment, just to see how it feels."

Normally the last thing I'd do is recommend TV commercials but this article, and the multiple Youtube links it contains, has a good deal of the sort of imagery TCers tend to enjoy:
The quirky genius of the Dos Equis ad campaign.
"This Dos Equis campaign features wonderful visual details. The production team clearly took glee in meshing vintage film stocks with unexpected locations and absurd endeavors. My favorite moment is the sight of our tuxedoed hero leading a moonlight expedition through a rocky canyon—flanked by elegant women in evening gowns, a military officer in full dress regalia, and a slightly befuddled fellow wearing a fez..."
I'm neutral on the product and have no connection to it -- just got a kick out of the imagery and figure others will too.