It wasn't about the deodorant, his friend Kathleen Hanna spraypainted "Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit" on his wall. Cobain thought it was a reference to anarchism, as that's what he and Hanna were discussing that day, but it was, indeed, a reference to the deodorant by Hanna. Cobain claimed to not know the existence of the deodorant until months after the song's release.
Excellent answer to the song by Nirvana :D To cut it short, Teen Spirit existed as actual deodorant in the late 80s, Kurt's friend Kathleen Hanna from Bikini Kills spray-painted "Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit" on a wall, Kurt made a song about it (not knowing about the deodorant) which took off in 1991, and then the Teen Spirit makers replied in kind with this ad in 1992. ... So, that's the story.
Wow! I thought Kurt only took the phrase ‘teen spirit’ from the deodorant, but looking at this ad he also took the phrase ‘smells like’ also. Either way, his song is excellent.
@@babybobbiejeansmom And he claimed he didn't even know it was the name of a deodorant 😂which I actually can believe, considering Mennen was only heavily marketing this deodorant stick for a few months at the time the song was being written (and I feel like they probably weren't advertising on the type of TV programming Cobain might have watched...)
@@marydestefano9487 You remember seeing them in the 80s? I feel like the ad videos on here claiming 1980-something are misdated, considering Mennen didn't start marketing the product until the very early 90s. Regardless, even if there are verifiable 80s ads for Teen Spirit Stick deodorant, none of them had this tagline of _"Smells like_ Teen Spirit" until after the song had caught some serious steam.
Kurt : Hey Hanna, do you have any ideas for my band 's new song ? Hanna : I also have no idea. Hey, what deodorant are you using? Kurt : I don't know, I wear it because it smells good Hanna : Hmmm... Smells like teen spirit Kurt : That's it !...
When I was in New Jersey I got some for free, I thought it was funny (However cliche) that my Nirvana shirt literally smelled like Teen Spirit.. Wish I could find some now, I loved the smell of Pink Crush!
I Don't remember seeing the commercial that they used the Super Duper Uber Famous Nirvana Song For the Deodorant. I am so glad I saw it That has definitely made my day!
it wasn't it was an accident Cobain didn't even know this deodorant even excited 4 months after the song released...Some girl told Cobain he smelled like teen spirit
I can't believe they changed the smell of pink crush in 2023 or 2024 (expiration date says 03 / 2025). RIP to my favorite deodorant of all time. so many memories, now completely gone when I smell the new scent :(
For the record the product was already popular and well-known before Nirvana's song. Nirvana named the song after the product because he thought it was ironic to make a grunge song about such a tackily pop-culture product. I used to use Teen Spirit deodorant.
"Cobain came up with the song’s title when his friend Kathleen Hanna, at the time the lead singer of the riot grrrl band Bikini Kill, wrote “Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit” on his wall. Since they had been discussing anarchism, punk rock, and similar topics, Cobain interpreted the slogan as having a revolutionary meaning. What Hanna actually meant, however, was that Cobain smelled like the deodorant Teen Spirit, which his then-girlfriend Tobi Vail wore. Cobain later claimed he was unaware that it was a brand of deodorant until months after the single was released." why just make that up lmao
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*Thank you, Kathleen Hanna.*
@Anne Frank
I love you
@Anne Frank I love you
i can die in peace now
xD
goodnight
It wasn't about the deodorant, his friend Kathleen Hanna spraypainted "Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit" on his wall. Cobain thought it was a reference to anarchism, as that's what he and Hanna were discussing that day, but it was, indeed, a reference to the deodorant by Hanna. Cobain claimed to not know the existence of the deodorant until months after the song's release.
redsoxfan1984 if no ones knows that story there gay
@@reflexrampage517 wheres gay?
@@smith1008 there
@@joelhighsmith1049 lol
@@reflexrampage517If someone doesn’t know the difference between the word there and they’re, they’re gay.
Excellent answer to the song by Nirvana :D
To cut it short, Teen Spirit existed as actual deodorant in the late 80s, Kurt's friend Kathleen Hanna from Bikini Kills spray-painted "Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit" on a wall, Kurt made a song about it (not knowing about the deodorant) which took off in 1991, and then the Teen Spirit makers replied in kind with this ad in 1992. ... So, that's the story.
i m a *S M E L L O E O G I S T*
its smellologist
its smellologist
youtube broken i cant see my replies rip ive commented like 3 times lmao
what a creepy thing to say around teen girls!
This is stupid and contagious
yea, just stupid ad with not true
refrences,
Didn’t even entertain us
A mosquito, my libido!
Wow! I thought Kurt only took the phrase ‘teen spirit’ from the deodorant, but looking at this ad he also took the phrase ‘smells like’ also. Either way, his song is excellent.
No this add took the phrase from the song
@@babybobbiejeansmom That’s what I thought!
@@babybobbiejeansmom And he claimed he didn't even know it was the name of a deodorant 😂which I actually can believe, considering Mennen was only heavily marketing this deodorant stick for a few months at the time the song was being written (and I feel like they probably weren't advertising on the type of TV programming Cobain might have watched...)
This commercial kinda smells like..... nirvana
TRUE
little did they know that this deodorant became the title for a song that defined a generation and made a big impact on music as a whole too
This aired in 1992, after the song was a giant hit. They were clearly leaning into the popularity of the song with this ad.
A lot did they know actually
@@dpaul428 There are Teen Spirit Ads from the 80s though. So your theory doesn't hold up.
@@marydestefano9487 You remember seeing them in the 80s? I feel like the ad videos on here claiming 1980-something are misdated, considering Mennen didn't start marketing the product until the very early 90s. Regardless, even if there are verifiable 80s ads for Teen Spirit Stick deodorant, none of them had this tagline of _"Smells like_ Teen Spirit" until after the song had caught some serious steam.
She’s over-bored and self assured 🎶
Oh no, I know a dirty word
@@gt8200-1 hello hello hello hello
@@gt8200-1 Hello... Hello... How low !
Kurt : Hey Hanna, do you have any ideas for my band 's new song ?
Hanna : I also have no idea. Hey, what deodorant are you using?
Kurt : I don't know, I wear it because it smells good
Hanna : Hmmm... Smells like teen spirit
Kurt : That's it !...
I’ve always said that Nirvana’s Smells Like Teen Spirit was the greatest deodorant ad of all time
Kurt Cobain
To think a masterpiece was born from this
Nirvana!!!!!!!!
When I was in New Jersey I got some for free, I thought it was funny (However cliche) that my Nirvana shirt literally smelled like Teen Spirit.. Wish I could find some now, I loved the smell of Pink Crush!
I just found some at the store today.
eBay
I bet sales spiked after the song
I Don't remember seeing the commercial that they used the Super Duper Uber Famous Nirvana Song For the Deodorant. I am so glad I saw it That has definitely made my day!
I used to wear this deodorant when I was 14-15, and I was very surprised by the title of the Nirvana song when it first came out!
And if you don't use Teen Spirit, you'll be a Scentless Apprentice!
Comments are awkward and lack historical context
I know, but he still basically wrote a song about it without him knowing it!
I Wish They Could Bring This Deodorant Back.
You could probably buy it from eBay (I think).
NIRVANA!! 🎸🔥
I hope they cut Kurt the check for this particular ad (yes I know they existed before the song, but he came up with the phrase).
Hello hello hello how low?
Atlast for almost decade, i discover the inspiration on the song of nirvana lol
it wasn't it was an accident Cobain didn't even know this deodorant even excited 4 months after the song released...Some girl told Cobain he smelled like teen spirit
90's baby!
I’m finally here!
Entertain me.
I can't believe they changed the smell of pink crush in 2023 or 2024 (expiration date says 03 / 2025). RIP to my favorite deodorant of all time. so many memories, now completely gone when I smell the new scent :(
If your looking for teen spirit deo i just got some yesterday if you live in bmore its really easy to find.
So, this ad aired when the song was a hit.
It's funny how Kurt wrote a song about women's deodorant!
"it is caribbean cool" i think
dude they said it they said the thing
this is not a reference
People was telling the cops to look at her when he died but they wasnt listening
Classic ❤️❤️❤️
This seems like natural reactions to me!
I had the green one, I remember it it smelling the best.
I guess you wouldnt know much about puberty.
they didnt include the song?
yea, it just fucking 90s clickbait,
Early 90’s chix were the best
Come
As you are
As you w- oops wrong song
Nirvana did free publicity and marketing.
Nirvana Made millionaire to Teen spirit company.
irony overload!!
No! Kurt didn't "blow his brains out", he had swollen wounds on his head, and he killed himself because he suffered from depression and drugs.
With no deodorant
Pits are dangerous
Here he comes now
Smell you later
smells like kurt
kurt smells like teen spirit
Thank you deodarant, very cool
For the record the product was already popular and well-known before Nirvana's song. Nirvana named the song after the product because he thought it was ironic to make a grunge song about such a tackily pop-culture product.
I used to use Teen Spirit deodorant.
"Cobain came up with the song’s title when his friend Kathleen Hanna, at the time the lead singer of the riot grrrl band Bikini Kill, wrote “Kurt Smells Like Teen Spirit” on his wall. Since they had been discussing anarchism, punk rock, and similar topics, Cobain interpreted the slogan as having a revolutionary meaning. What Hanna actually meant, however, was that Cobain smelled like the deodorant Teen Spirit, which his then-girlfriend Tobi Vail wore. Cobain later claimed he was unaware that it was a brand of deodorant until months after the single was released."
why just make that up lmao
!
This retromercial smells like Teen Spirit!
Can I have it?
Ya know, when someones going through puberty, they get bo 2 hours into school.
yes can you have it
I wonder if they pay something to Nirvana
Kurt
@0:07 are they saying - IT IS CREEPY AND COOL ?
AWKWARD!!!! 😂😂😂😂😂
Yes, the comments are awkward
Damn you nirvana
Smells a Kurt cobain
🤘
Qui est là grave à un tuto de nirvanas
why?? Deodorant blocks your glands - causes cancer.
oh shit,
Nirvana
kurt smells like teen spirit