Quad’s Best of the Internet #13!
by
Matt Read
, November 8, 2013
It’s Friday!
The fact that it’s Friday can mean only one thing… It’s time for Quad’s Best of the Internet! *marching band* *cheer leaders*
Quite a few things have caught our attention this week on the web, so I think I’ll start with the most current, the John Lewis Christmas Advert.
Personally I’m not a fan, I think there’s been too much of a departure from the ‘relatability’ of their previous Christmas campaigns, which is what made them great, and that this years storyline is rubbish. So sorry about that, but here is the video nonetheless so you can make your own decision!
Pretty lame, right! Now check out the alternate ending and I think you’ll agree we have a clear winner…
Up next is a diagram, a flowchart if you will… Finally definitive instructions of where to post all the different kinds of thoughts you’re dying to share!
Now you know, so no excuses!
Some brands go to real extremes to ensure their adverts are seen and gain traction. From smashing mirrors in front of ‘unsuspecting victims’ in bathrooms to promote road safety, to a telekinetic coffee shop prank to promote the film Carrie, advertisers are really starting to push boundaries with social responsibility. Sooner or later there is going to be a spoof, and it’s landed, perfectly executed by Toronto based Ad agency, John St. Check out their video below!
Now on to our most viral video of the week. Each Halloween, American late night talk show host, Jimmy Kimmell asks parents to film telling their kids that they’ve eaten all of their trick or treating candy. The video was uploaded on the 4th November and has already accrued a staggering 16 million hits on YouTube!
Next up is an article titled, The 30 Most Powerful Images Ever . I’d agree it’s a a pretty spot on description. Here’s just one to get you started…
And finally, I’ll swiftly lift the mood with this hilarious video titled Bad British Basketball Commentary!
That’s it for this week, which can only mean one thing… It’s ever so nearly the weekend!
You see everyone sitting around you staring blankly into the pixels on their computer screens? Well in a couple of hours they’ll all be twerking their way up Brick Lane, kebab in hand.
