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John Lewis Christmas ad

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Namechangeagain5 · 10/11/2022 07:27

It’s here and I like it.

m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=4&v=VxO15Vj_Azo&feature=emb_logo

It reminds me a lot of the Polish grandpa ad from a few years ago. m.youtube.com/watch?v=tU5Rnd-HM6A

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Sparklingbrook · 10/11/2022 21:33

MrsmrsmrsS · 10/11/2022 21:33

It makes me feel suicidal, not warm and fuzzy.
not everything has to be worthy AF. John Lewis is somewhere you go to buy your mum a new dressing gown for Christmas, it’s not part of the care system crisis. The old man on the moon one was also an abomination against Christmas. I like/love most of the rest.

Suicidal? Really? Such drama.

WaddleAway · 10/11/2022 21:41

MrsmrsmrsS · 10/11/2022 21:33

It makes me feel suicidal, not warm and fuzzy.
not everything has to be worthy AF. John Lewis is somewhere you go to buy your mum a new dressing gown for Christmas, it’s not part of the care system crisis. The old man on the moon one was also an abomination against Christmas. I like/love most of the rest.

Suicidal? Because of an advert you didn’t like? I’m sorry you’re having such a tough time, are you getting support?

MrsmrsmrsS · 10/11/2022 21:48

@Sparklingbrook @WaddleAway
I am getting support. But thanks so much for your concern. Xxx

Sparklingbrook · 10/11/2022 21:52

MrsmrsmrsS · 10/11/2022 21:48

@Sparklingbrook @WaddleAway
I am getting support. But thanks so much for your concern. Xxx

If it’s genuine maybe have a chat with The Samaritans or make an appointment with your GP? Adverts on the tv should not make you feel suicidal.

claireb7rg · 10/11/2022 21:53

Hopealong · 10/11/2022 21:25

Heard a John Lewis representative being interviewed on the radio today about their advert. She explained about their ongoing programme to recruit and give career opportunities to the fostered community, has been in exisitence for circa 18 months apparently. They also advised that statistically a fostered child is more likely to end up homeless than to go to university. A horrifying fact.

Obviously any advert is about marketing the brand but I think they've been brave to do something different. Can't understand people saying it isn't Christmassy enough, surely it's a time about thinking of others above all else. This advert will do much to raise awareness and lead to people considering/becoming foster parents.

Well done John Lewis from me.

This!!

I loved it but it made me quite emotional as my.children moved in just before Christmas. Luckily they were too young to be into skateboarding but we did all we could to make their first Christmas with us special for them.

Loving the fact that JL is partnering with children in care charities. Makes me wish I could afford to shop there more

Strawberrypicnic · 11/11/2022 22:33

I can't believe so many people on this thread didn't like it. It's beautiful and made me cry. I think the cover version is nice too. It couldn't be more Christmassy!

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