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JL Christmas ad

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J52 Thu 06-Nov-14 10:14:23

Just seen John Lewis's Christmas ad. I'm not sure about it. What do others think? You can see it on You Tube. X

rosesarered Thu 06-Nov-14 19:16:24

Why would anyone castigate a business that spent a lot of money on ads? It's not our money after all, it's theirs.

rosesarered Thu 06-Nov-14 19:15:01

I usually like the JL Christmas adverts, also the M&S ones. I have to confess I have not seen the JL one yet, but it sounds nice anyway.I rather like penguins.Even the chocolate biscuit kind.

Agus Thu 06-Nov-14 19:06:43

I actually forget whichever store it is, the fact it is an advert and in this case I thought the story was lovely.

I'm not that gullible to shop at a store because of their adverts

Nonu Thu 06-Nov-14 18:48:00

OOer SUE !!

suevie34 Thu 06-Nov-14 18:26:58

Just seen the JL Christmas advert and think it pathetic. Trying to get us to spend by appealing to the emotions is a cynical use of passive aggressive manipulation. But then, that's advertising, nothing to do with Christmas of course.

merlotgran Thu 06-Nov-14 18:16:54

Every charity shop in the country will be filling their windows with donated penguins.

If they've got any sense grin

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 06-Nov-14 18:14:35

if I knew that kittyl I'd be there first thing in the morning! Had a huge clear out in the summer though, and several charity shops were visited.

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 06-Nov-14 18:12:18

There is a child somewhere...... No. That won't work. Want our penguin back! sad

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 06-Nov-14 18:10:49

Oh shite flip me Tegan! Now you've made me feel really bad! bad mother alert!

kittylester Thu 06-Nov-14 18:07:53

jings which charity shop? I'll be there first thing tomorrow!

The singer is Tom Odell!

Tegan Thu 06-Nov-14 17:58:23

My son collected toy penguins. They still all live with me. The advert made me well up. I wasn't keen on the music, although it did go wih the add I guess [I thought it sounded like Coldplay, which put me off].

gillybob Thu 06-Nov-14 17:53:45

Oh dear they are gonna be on to you pretty soon jings especially once they see that advert ! Good luck explaining. smile

Nonu Thu 06-Nov-14 17:46:41

The advert is just quite adorable !!!
lots of smiles

jinglbellsfrocks Thu 06-Nov-14 17:27:02

I sent a large stuffed toy penguin to Oxfam. Recently my grown-up kids have been asking after its whereabouts. shock

I have stalled them so far.

soontobe Thu 06-Nov-14 17:14:05

Lovely. I like christmas cheer.
Helps most of us get through the winter better imo.

gillybob Thu 06-Nov-14 16:00:22

I love the "fish finger drop" too jings . Infact the whole advert makes me feel all warm inside.

I agree ginny that we can't always talk about serious matters. I'm miserable enough most of the time. Nice to have something to make me smile

feetlebaum Thu 06-Nov-14 15:55:24

It cost a million to make, and the whole campaign - all those TV slots - cost seven million.

annsixty Thu 06-Nov-14 15:54:18

JL have the stuffed toy for £95 for anyone interested.

ginny Thu 06-Nov-14 15:49:33

I watched it. Not overly impressed with it and thought it was a bit too long.

Granny23 Surely we can talk about all sorts of frivolous or mundane things without forgetting and / or caring about the terrible things. Should we all be miserable all the time ?

Atqui Thu 06-Nov-14 15:14:26

Heard on the radio it cost 7 million

tanith Thu 06-Nov-14 15:10:13

posie you are quite right, just shows how these adverts suck you right in and turn your normally sensible brain to mush...

whenim64 Thu 06-Nov-14 14:50:56

I like it, too. Grandaughter is a penguin fan so no doubt we'll be YouTube-ing it to death! grin

merlotgran Thu 06-Nov-14 14:37:12

I love penguins!!

I'm a sucker for shameless manipulation at Christmas which I can manage to enjoy despite being concerned about the terrible things happening in the world. hmm

kittylester Thu 06-Nov-14 14:35:15

I love it and I like the music!

Soutra Thu 06-Nov-14 14:21:00

I think it is lovely! Let's not over-think these things smile