Wait a mo! Where is the dozen adverts for car insurance, gambling on your phone, payday loans or the ones for legal services to take on the banks or your negligent employer? Oh that's right we didn't need them. Wow it really was a different place.
Find myself binge watching these with a sad heart reminiscing about how life used to be when I was a young lad...carefree and happy with everything to look forward to.
0:57 This is an excellent message for a PSA. Most of the "fire safety" guidelines they distribute in the USA include how to use a fire extinguisher, but they seldom say when NOT to use one, or any other means of DIY fire fighting (if you didn't see it start, you probably can't put it out). Most of the worst tragedies happen because some fool wasted time trying to put out a fire that was already well on its way.
That Weetabix adverts been locked in my brain for the past 22 years...from the 1st note, it all came flooding back, word for word. Notstalgia's the best!
me too my friend i visit birmingham uk in 1986 that time i was 12 years old today i am 44 years old and living in karachi city of Pakistan and doing job as a security guard at polani travel agency behind habib bank plaza on hasrat mohani road From FAISAL
I remember most of these ads...probably because they were fun to watch back then. Now most stuff I watch is on sky plus so I can just forward the (awfully drab) adverts
They don't have any 'ordinary' type of adverts like your Dairy Milks, or advice on taking care of yourself like that fire advert - first time I've clapped eyes on these for well over 25 years.
Simon M You could not be more wrong. In fact I still love a Bernard Mathews Turkey Breast Roast. Admittedly it's full of saturated fat & salt so I'll probably die of a heart attack next week, but it tastes so delicious! 🦃🍗
Notice on the findus advert the voiceover calls it Zucchini lasagne rather than courgette. The Penguin ad reminds me of the Pants Man ad from The Apprentice :D The French girl on the fromage frais ad is cute :p
@Matty112uk That's because it was originally made in 1979. I can't watch it without being reminded of the fact that she was desperately ill at the time and kept being sick between takes.
0:25 The Finders ad is an absolute classic late 80s snapshot. Women's liberation has come to full fruition. "How about cookin' somethin' up for me, for me heee" Sings the empowered young stylish "go get it" career woman driving in her Ford Escort cabriolet home to her boyfriend who at least still is masculine & does weights. Who has prepared a stylish quick frozen dish from a instant microwave meal!
Whatever were those Ad Execs taking come up with the Penguin commerical? Can I have some?! Re: the Rover 200 series advert @ 8:00. Love these cars, shame they rusted so badly. The chap driving it really ought to use the golf course car park like other golfers, not plop the Rover right by the 19th hole!
I remember that 60th birthday packaging for Rice Krispies from the time - which was followed by the ill-conceived rendering of Snap, Crackle and Pop as superheroes.
I was 7 in 1988, and that fire ad scared the bejesus out of me. I wouldn't go to sleep at night in case my dad had left something out that might catch fire. I used to go down and check in the middle of the night sometimes. I'm sure nowadays I'd get all sorts of referrals to psychologists, and looking back probably it was a reaction to a rather chaotic home life and lack of control. Weird how a short advert like that had such a big impact.
The Findus Lean Cuisine advert, with all its painstakingly observed modern references (the sports cabriolet and the shit haircuts), would've been sooo much better if the roles had been reversed and she dished him up a plate of cack in two minutes.
Remember this advert when I was a kid growning up. I actually like the Ford and even now in my 30s would love to drive one of those. These were the times of the 80s with reference to fashion and cars. I don't think back then, too much was ever made of 'stereotypes' as there were 'stay at home' ladies serving dinner whilst the blokes were at work. It's quite refreshing to see this purely because of the innocence and kindness that seemingly comes out of this. The blonde by the way was stunning - would love to enjoy my life back then - things seemed a lot more simpler.
8:27 Is that a Honda Civic with a little added wood interior trim that I see? They sold a similarly dressed up Accord in the US, calling it a Sterling; people seemed to like it until it got out that the pieces Rover added didn't fit together nearly as well as the ones Honda made. Anyway, the Shake'Nvac add that follows uses the same suggestive "If it smells up here, it must really stink down there." theme as the adds I've seen recently for some garbage-disposal freshening spray or powder.
Fill up with Weetabix and Just Do it? Wonder if Nike know about this? :D As for Butlins being the most exciting holiday of your life? I guess holidays weren't as interesting 30 years ago!
That is fucking classy. Speed up to your house. Powerslide to the kitchen. Microwave a curry and welcome your new girlfriend to dine on a processed meal. You bossed love.
Two questions: 1. Why would Hippopotomi speak with a Southern USA accent ? 2. Isn't Janet Lewis, the Bearded Collie breeder @2:12 a TV personality elsewhere now ?
Shake and vac was genius. Has to be one of the most successful ads ever in terms of getting people to buy the product. But what's weird is I always thought it was earlier than '88. It looks like it was from about '84.
Am I the only one slightly troubled by the Hippopotamousse advert playing on pre-civil war Gone With the Wind Southern imagery while being voiced by a black man?
Oooh... where's that advert where a guy is pushing a lot of promotional collector's toy vans around from box to box? Argh, I can't remember what it was for.. Kellogs?
That guy whose settee is on fire, he does rather faff around somewhat. First he flings a cushion around like an idiot, then he just stands there all casual whilst the bucket fills up. Could have multi-tasked a little. Whilst that's filling, get jumping around like a lunatic on those flames.
My mate had one of those rover 213's on an "B"Reg(1984?) it was the model that had the Honda engine, this would have been about 1992 when he had it, the fuckin body work was rusted to pieces, all inside the doors, sills, pretty shit for a car 8 yrs old, but the engine used to purr, and the interior was quite plush too as i recall.
@jockadoobee Diet microwaved slop, as well. I bet he used to mither her about her weight. The poor cow was probably bulimic by the time she found out his warehouse was also the location for the Gay Xchange adverts.
Wait a mo! Where is the dozen adverts for car insurance, gambling on your phone, payday loans or the ones for legal services to take on the banks or your negligent employer? Oh that's right we didn't need them.
Wow it really was a different place.
Find myself binge watching these with a sad heart reminiscing about how life used to be when I was a young lad...carefree and happy with everything to look forward to.
St ivel gold: the flavour of the future except you can’t get it anymore making it the flavour of the past. Bring it back, I loved it!
Bernard Matthews actually passed away in December 2010, age 80. Paul Nicholas was the "interviewer" chatting up the Chambourcy Fromage Frais girl.
I had to skip past the Shake and Vac ad. Even after all these years, once that tune gets in your head, it's there for weeks!
I always pause that one for a couple of minutes.
0:57 This is an excellent message for a PSA. Most of the "fire safety" guidelines they distribute in the USA include how to use a fire extinguisher, but they seldom say when NOT to use one, or any other means of DIY fire fighting (if you didn't see it start, you probably can't put it out). Most of the worst tragedies happen because some fool wasted time trying to put out a fire that was already well on its way.
That Weetabix adverts been locked in my brain for the past 22 years...from the 1st note, it all came flooding back, word for word. Notstalgia's the best!
Watching these adverts makes me feel old! Nostalgia
I miss the 80's
me too my friend i visit birmingham uk in 1986 that time i was 12 years old today i am 44 years old and living in karachi city of Pakistan and doing job as a security guard at polani travel agency behind habib bank plaza on hasrat mohani road From FAISAL
I remember most of these ads...probably because they were fun to watch back then. Now most stuff I watch is on sky plus so I can just forward the (awfully drab) adverts
They don't have any 'ordinary' type of adverts like your Dairy Milks, or advice on taking care of yourself like that fire advert - first time I've clapped eyes on these for well over 25 years.
"The show has only just begun, so come on in and have some fun! His bar is big and creamy white,But how will the kids all get a bite?" Errm...
TAFM017 ''This'' bar...not ''his!'' Head Gutter Out Of, please, tsk! ;-)
my parents used butlins as a threat. 'If you don't behave we're going to Butlins'
That Bernard Matthews Turkey Roast was vile.
Simon M You could not be more wrong. In fact I still love a Bernard Mathews Turkey Breast Roast. Admittedly it's full of saturated fat & salt so I'll probably die of a heart attack next week, but it tastes so delicious! 🦃🍗
The adverts of my early years, how I wish things were as simple now as they was back then 😞😞😞😞
Chambourcey... now there's a word you don't hear any more!
Shake 'n' vac still sold in shops, but the ad no longer on tv
The 'shake and vac' ad at 8.53 is a classic!
I remember doing the 'shake and vac' around my parent's bedroom with talc!
Polly Panad and I remember trying to suck my own nob thinking it was a hose pipe
Hilarious trip, don't ya miss going to the video shop, it was so awesome trying to pick two decent vids lmao
Notice on the findus advert the voiceover calls it Zucchini lasagne rather than courgette.
The Penguin ad reminds me of the Pants Man ad from The Apprentice :D
The French girl on the fromage frais ad is cute :p
I was a member of the Weetabix club.
That's about the coolest thing I've ever read.
Great ads! The Shake and Vac advert looks very dated for 1988, almost 70's lol.
Oh god, that Findus ad. I remember thinking back in the day that the guy was such a total twat, prancing round his house making stupid gestures.
I'm just wondering what Zucchini Lasarnia is.
Come on, it's only an advert!
LIVERNIL723 With a massive arsehole in it.
Applemask
I don't understand how people can get worked up about a guy in an advert!
Applemask
Who cares?!
I'm glad that some things never change: tv advertising always was beyond idiotic.
That fire advert was scary!
I'm sure my Mrs would put that Findus muck over my head!! But I do remember fancying the Chambourcy fromage frais girl!
@Matty112uk That's because it was originally made in 1979. I can't watch it without being reminded of the fact that she was desperately ill at the time and kept being sick between takes.
The Weetabix advert was years ahead of it's time.
0:25 The Finders ad is an absolute classic late 80s snapshot. Women's liberation has come to full fruition. "How about cookin' somethin' up for me, for me heee" Sings the empowered young stylish "go get it" career woman driving in her Ford Escort cabriolet home to her boyfriend who at least still is masculine & does weights. Who has prepared a stylish quick frozen dish from a instant microwave meal!
Butlins looks rather good fun in the 80s. Can we go back in time?
Whatever were those Ad Execs taking come up with the Penguin commerical? Can I have some?!
Re: the Rover 200 series advert @ 8:00. Love these cars, shame they rusted so badly. The chap driving it really ought to use the golf course car park like other golfers, not plop the Rover right by the 19th hole!
if his water pressure was decent he probably could have sorted that
Where can I meet a bird who is that hot, owns a convertible XR3i and is so easily impressed when you serve her up a meal of Findus frozen muck?
lol classic comment
Andy Jones err no mate they didn’t make a convertible RS Turbo
Will people in 30 years look at our advert's now and reminisce about much life was simpler back then?
I remember that 60th birthday packaging for Rice Krispies from the time - which was followed by the ill-conceived rendering of Snap, Crackle and Pop as superheroes.
That fire ad is very effective.
Was the Shake and Vac about 5-10 years older than the rest?
Yes BUT it was STILL great even in 1988.
I was 7 in 1988, and that fire ad scared the bejesus out of me. I wouldn't go to sleep at night in case my dad had left something out that might catch fire. I used to go down and check in the middle of the night sometimes. I'm sure nowadays I'd get all sorts of referrals to psychologists, and looking back probably it was a reaction to a rather chaotic home life and lack of control. Weird how a short advert like that had such a big impact.
I always used to turn the volume down and ignore adverts. Now here I am, 35 years later, watching them. 🫤
That Weetabix advert is hilarious!
Hang on, wasn't that Simon from Simon and the Witch in the Butlin's advert?
The Findus Lean Cuisine advert, with all its painstakingly observed modern references (the sports cabriolet and the shit haircuts), would've been sooo much better if the roles had been reversed and she dished him up a plate of cack in two minutes.
Remember this advert when I was a kid growning up. I actually like the Ford and even now in my 30s would love to drive one of those. These were the times of the 80s with reference to fashion and cars. I don't think back then, too much was ever made of 'stereotypes' as there were 'stay at home' ladies serving dinner whilst the blokes were at work. It's quite refreshing to see this purely because of the innocence and kindness that seemingly comes out of this. The blonde by the way was stunning - would love to enjoy my life back then - things seemed a lot more simpler.
8:27 Is that a Honda Civic with a little added wood interior trim that I see? They sold a similarly dressed up Accord in the US, calling it a Sterling; people seemed to like it until it got out that the pieces Rover added didn't fit together nearly as well as the ones Honda made. Anyway, the Shake'Nvac add that follows uses the same suggestive "If it smells up here, it must really stink down there." theme as the adds I've seen recently for some garbage-disposal freshening spray or powder.
Oh shhh....remember all of these!
Fill up with Weetabix and Just Do it? Wonder if Nike know about this? :D
As for Butlins being the most exciting holiday of your life? I guess holidays weren't as interesting 30 years ago!
I remember that Milkybar Buttons advert at the end! :D
Great video
The fire one was very sobering considering how funny most of the others were(especially the Findus one...oops!)
That "get the fire brigade out" PIF used to scare the shit out of me. Damn the COI for making me have nightmares during my childhood. :)
That is fucking classy. Speed up to your house. Powerslide to the kitchen. Microwave a curry and welcome your new girlfriend to dine on a processed meal. You bossed love.
And ahead of it’s time too with the ‘role reversal’ thing.
30 years later
I had that van with Kellogg’s offer 😂
Serving crap microwave ready meal for a date. That won't work.
Love the Weetabix ad :D
that weetabix advert was great, i used to hum that at school.
Rover 200, I spotted a D reg one in red about a month ago, i had not seen one in years.
Good times
Two questions:
1. Why would Hippopotomi speak with a Southern USA accent ?
2. Isn't Janet Lewis, the Bearded Collie breeder @2:12 a TV personality elsewhere now ?
Shake and vac was genius. Has to be one of the most successful ads ever in terms of getting people to buy the product. But what's weird is I always thought it was earlier than '88. It looks like it was from about '84.
Morrys' wigs The ad was first shown in 1980 and aired, unchanged, for over 10 years.
my sentiments exactly!
Am I the only one slightly troubled by the Hippopotamousse advert playing on pre-civil war Gone With the Wind Southern imagery while being voiced by a black man?
They should use some of these ads again
That Rover ad looks like a horror film trailer
I was 13 then!
Oooh... where's that advert where a guy is pushing a lot of promotional collector's toy vans around from box to box?
Argh, I can't remember what it was for.. Kellogs?
only here for that scotch skeleton
Fillup 82 I'm going to tell you how it's going to be...
With scotch’s lifetime guarantee
Cars were really exspensive! 10 grand!
I still don't understand how Pedigree in the UK got away with naming a dog food "Chum". That name would have never worked in the US.
That guy whose settee is on fire, he does rather faff around somewhat. First he flings a cushion around like an idiot, then he just stands there all casual whilst the bucket fills up. Could have multi-tasked a little. Whilst that's filling, get jumping around like a lunatic on those flames.
Findus Lean Cuisine..... if only they knew! lol
Less than a dozen sets of professional golf clubs? I was going to say that car was worth at least 15 sets of professional golf clubs!
BOOTIFULL,
Is that the same Rover car Mrs Bucket bought or the one that Fr Ted borrowed for the raffle which Fr Jack crashed?
In 1988 I was in league with Satan.
When cakes were awesome from COOPLANDS
Is it a good thing that I remember all those ads?
Yep. Could get hit by a bus tomorrow!
Yes it is adverts now are dull and shite
Brand new car for 7-10K that's crazy
Does anybody have the Sweetener advert with the three witches please?
I was one yey haha.
I laughed so much at the penguin chocolate ad. it seems so very amateur now
Thats Hugh Pollard's other claim to fame there! Yes he was in Simon and The Witch!
10 good slices my arse
when did we stop having the warning ads for fire? they are really quite scary!
broxboy86 you still see them
Cameron Beattie Not as scary now some of them as you get the PC brigade complaining to OFCOM
The Butlins advert was creepy
London used to get better tv than most, used to see some great film listed then films out it wasn’t on TSW(!)
I fucking hear ya, my mom used to buy that shite, the taste used to make me gag,lol
neilramjee. good idea, i bet even southport was alright then.
Who thinks bernard mathews is still alive and who thinks his dead ....
He is dead. Has been for a few years.
7:27 😂😂
My mate had one of those rover 213's on an "B"Reg(1984?) it was the model that had the Honda engine, this would have been about 1992 when he had it, the fuckin body work was rusted to pieces, all inside the doors, sills, pretty shit for a car 8 yrs old, but the engine used to purr, and the interior was quite plush too as i recall.
The butlins one is worse. They sound like they just came back from the trenches.
Anyone got fads or Danish Bacon with Mike Smith singing on them, Thanks
WHEN LIFE WAS GOOD 🏴💯🏴
Make way for the mushrooms and rough riders four by four, you can try to stop 'em.
The turkey leg roast did taste worse than dog food.
You could get a similar (relativly) car for a similar price today
@jockadoobee Diet microwaved slop, as well. I bet he used to mither her about her weight. The poor cow was probably bulimic by the time she found out his warehouse was also the location for the Gay Xchange adverts.
Good food to her means feeding them pedigree chum …she probably feeds her kids pedigree chum 🤔and also eats it herself
1:24min Get out, Get the Fire brigade out? Where were they, in the dining room?
5:06 oops
PORK.
@mhairi2006 i bet they did