Braathens (SAS)

The asylum 1993 Norway

The Scandinavians are known worldwide for having a spice of humor in their commercials, no matter the products. And they are very original at advertising the airlines. Here, we take a little amusing visit into what's happening at a mental hospital. A patient crosses the room, imitating an airplane. The rest is a very amusing look at how the patients, who obviously lack of airplane trips, start pretending to fly. Throughout the commercial, an instrumental version of the "Toreador's Song" from George Bizet's Opera "Carmen" plays, and climaxes at the end, with a final message that will make you laugh... maybe.

View this commercial (downloadable MPEG file, 4 MB, from The Night of the AdEaters)

Shame on you 1994 Norway

Well, it looks like advertising is now making fun of totalitarian regimes. The "President" of some "Democratic Republic" is in town, and a celebrity host is there to welcome him. While he is preparing in his lounge, a sound technician already puts a working portable microphone on him. You can imagine what follows, as Spade Cooley's "Shame On You" plays...

View this commercial (downloadable MPEG file, 2.94 MB, from The Night of the AdEaters)

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