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So, what do you folks think of the John Lewis Christmas ad then?

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HelenMumsnet · 09/11/2012 10:16

Hello.

Given the amount of, erm, interest the Asda Christmas ad has generated on Mumsnet in the past few days, we thought it would be interesting/fun to find out how you all feel about the .

Do tell!

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RudolphUcker · 09/11/2012 12:22

And I bet the snowwoman is saying 'Fucksakes, we said we wouldn't do presents this year. I've not got you anything. No, really. Nothing. We agreed'
Is the next advert going to show Snowman in a massive sulk?

FrillyMilly · 09/11/2012 12:21

It's just a typical John Lewis ad isn't it but with less products than normal. Doesn't inspire me to shop there but to be honest I don't know what would. It's just an expensive department store

RudolphUcker · 09/11/2012 12:21

I love the snowpeople, their faces are very well done. But the song - sweet Jesus in the manger, can we not have ONE advert that isn't overlaid by a breathy drawn-out version of a song we'd all rather forget?
It is annoying for two reasons. One is that you spend ages trying to figure out what the song actually is (sparse as they are with the melody, these covers) and then BOTH versions manage to earworm you simultaneously. Two is just because it is, OK? Stop it now.

In summary: Snowmen Good, Breathy Nonsense Bad.

LadyMaryCreepyCrawley · 09/11/2012 12:20

I'd have made a little snowman family. The commercial could have been about them celebrating Christmas together and they would have left gifts for the children at the end.

JL need to give me a job. Grin

AnnIonicIsoTronic · 09/11/2012 12:19

Love it.

SamuelWestsMistress · 09/11/2012 12:14

Weeping Angels from Doctor Who...just more giving and made from snow.

whatkungfuthat · 09/11/2012 12:13

Sparkling I still haven't quite got over Sweet ''Shild' Of Mine

Biggem · 09/11/2012 12:08

Love it and love the power of love cover it's ok to like it more than the original, yes

Narked · 09/11/2012 12:04

And if Mr Snowman wants a freezer to keep his beloved safe he's better shop elsewhere.

LadyMaryCreepyCrawley · 09/11/2012 12:02

Poor snowman had a long trek to his nearest JL store. Maybe they should consider creating a few more shops. Wink

Narked · 09/11/2012 12:00

I like it.

John Lewis should take note that even Mr Snowman has realised their delivery service is shit and totally unreliable, so shopping online wasn't the easier option.

Sparklingbrook · 09/11/2012 11:57

Spring. Breathy Atmosphere. Grin

SpringHeeledJack · 09/11/2012 11:56

ha ha

I was singing a breathy version of 'Relax' in my head earlier

SpringHeeledJack · 09/11/2012 11:55

maybe the woman who sings this one could do a whimsical drippy breathy version of Russ Abbot's Atmosphere for next year's

Sparklingbrook · 09/11/2012 11:55

'Relax' would have been better kungfu, if it has to be FGTH. Grin Or maybe 'Two Tribes'.

Annianni · 09/11/2012 11:54

Love it.

Not seen the Asda one and I have no desire to, Asda makes me stabby.

whatkungfuthat · 09/11/2012 11:53

I like it. It's cute and the song has nothing to do with feckin Morrissey

MildredIsMyAlterEgo · 09/11/2012 11:53

Sparkling you make me laugh Grin

Sparklingbrook · 09/11/2012 11:52

*Prawn ring for anyone easily offended.

BewitchedBotheredandBewildered · 09/11/2012 11:52

I like that version of the song , and all the stages of his journey.
But, boring present and it didn't make me want to go shopping, actually can't think of anything that does.
Can't remember last week let alone last Christmas!

Sparklingbrook · 09/11/2012 11:51

Thank you Merry. Yes Agadoo, Bernie Clifton, Russ Abbott and as huge tacky party of an ad next year please JL. Grin

Has anyone seen an Iceland Porn Ring ad yet? I suspect they will appear when the Jungle malarkey does on Sunday. Grin

Merrylegs · 09/11/2012 11:49

My boiler has broken so I am v v freezing and watching that has made me feel even more freezing.

However, I quite liked it. I would much rather a Christmas organised by JL Snowman than Asda mum. Calming rather than MAD.

I liked his little worried face when he was watching the snowball fight.

But I do agree with ^^. Enough of the drippy singing.

And yes. I do think next year JL should go all out with an Agadoo-sylee-Jive-Bunny bunfight of an ad.

Sparklingbrook · 09/11/2012 11:49

Tears? Tears? It's a snowman and snowwoman. It isn't based on a true story as far as I know. Grin Plus why didn't he fly?

Everyone stop blubbing immediately. Angry Grin

AncientsOfMuMu · 09/11/2012 11:48

and I've just spent far too long watching all the old JL Christmas adverts.

SchrodingersSexKitten · 09/11/2012 11:46

I also love it and have tears in my eyes.

Saddo.