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Woody Allen pitching Smirnoff in 1966. As he once 
Clever concept by Grey...Argentina, natch.
[vimeo=http://vimeo.com/17203320] Cool 30 second Google commercial created by (future dream employer) W+K Japan.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4F8xhAsyvE8&feature=player_embedded] Amazing vintage Japanese commercial for Suntory whiskey (Yes, the same one from "Lost in Translation") starring Sammy Davis Jr. Make sure your volume is turned on.
The inspiration for having Bob Harris do a Suntory whisky commercial was partially inspired by the fact that Sofia Coppola's father, made a real Suntory commercial with Akira Kurosawa in the 1970s.
Someone please upload this to YouTube. Thank you.
KAWS shows off on 
8Asians noticed that in this recent Neiman Marcus email "Back2Cool" (I see what you did there) promotion, the (white) cool kids are giving the cold shoulder to the Asian girl.
Who the fuck does that blond mean girl think she is? Too much attitude at that age isn't good for anyone.
In a cross promotion supporting the Atlanta High Museum of Art's upcoming Dali exhibit, Delta Airlines gave one of their planes Dali's signature mustache.
In semi-related news: Do you know what Delta's acronym actually stands for? Don't Expect Luggage To Arrive. My mom taught me that one.
Michael Jordan exiting the stadium in his Ferrari Testarossa. Note the vanity plate.
The past gives us some 
An amazing Cream of Wheat ad from 1965. I love the copy, "It takes ideas to keep kids interested in breakfast." I actually really want to try this. It looks good. Will report findings next week.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-_rf2jVxxY] Tough looking soccer hooligan types loudly sing "Truly, madly, deeply" originally by Savage Garden in this ad campaign for Puma. It's fitting for our current sports zeitgeist and the song lyrics capture how I currently feel about the World Cup. For tomorrow's must-win game for the US, "I will be strong, I will be faithful."
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RS2pgJoCk0] In today's segment of Where Are They Now?, Jamiroquai and his once hit song "Virtual Insanity" are now pitching Cup Noodles in Japanese commercials.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E9wWtbsMfg] Malibu Rum asked bands at SXSW whether the first day of summer should be a national holiday. The correct answer is "yes." It should actually be an international holiday, except for those in the southern hemisphere who would celebrate their first day of summer in December...
[At request of agency and because I heart alcohol]
This promotional full size replica of a Ferrari Grand Prix race car was built using 1,500 t-shirts, 88 pairs of jeans, 20 belts, 26 pairs of shoes and baseball caps. More information plus a behind-the-scenes video available [vimeo http://vimeo.com/10510576] Fascinating talk by Fred Wilson (venture capitalist and partner of Flatiron Partners and Union Square Ventures which means he knows what he's talking about) about what he believes are 10 important qualities that make for successful web applications. There are some good takeaways here not only for app developers, but also marketers and brand builders.
Between today through Sunday, April 25 bring this BOGO ("buy one, get one...") coupon to a Jamba Juice near you.