Creative Genius!

In this era of low-grade TV, every now and again something comes along which sticks out like a sore thumb on the basis of its creative genius. The latest addition to the awesome list is an advert from Virgin Atlantic to celebrate 25 years of the airline.

It has recreated the 80's in an incredible manner. A newspaper with a headline detailing the 1984 Miners' Strike, Austin Allegro in the background (a shit car if there was ever one!), a Yuppie with braces talking on his big brick phone, 80's airport signage, brown leather suitcases, Wimpy, Our Price (bought over by Virgin in the 90's!), Big Country 12" LP, stupid big untamed hair, Asteroid playing in the arcade, Rubix Cube, those 80's shades, shoulder pads, leopard print and leggings, all portrayed in a gray light which was the 80's, with the air stewardesses resonating through in their bright red uniforms!

To top it off, a definitive 80's tune; Frankie Goes to Hollywood - Relax!

Another piece of genius from the Branson team, and I'm happy to be giving these people a wad of my hard-earned at the end of the month!

You Have To See It To Believe It

I seen this advert a while back and have re-discovered it! It is the VisitScotland Perfect Day commercial, showing the beauty of the north-west of Scotland. It looks gorgeous on TV but a million times better in real life. Sandy beaches, open fires, peace, serenity and so much more, making me determined to experience some more of this when the summer arrives and the thesis is finished!



It is a well-made commercial, targeting the 25-40 professional city couple wanting a weekend away. Look for the little inclusions, such as the cinema in London at the opening showing Local Hero and Whisky Galore, two of the most recognisably Scottish films ever made. The song is the Fisherman's Blues by the Waterboys.