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Feb 21, 2008

Vote for the Best Ad!

As a subscriber of IQads, I got a reminder today in my email box about BestAds, the only online advertising festival in Romania. I had actually a fun time spending on the competition pages of BestAds and choosing my favorite ad. This one right here is my fav in the Print category. A work by Leo Burnett adv agency, pretty huge here, in Bucharest. This piece is part of a larger campaign, that absolutely rules! The idea is that the refreshing drink gives you so much energy that even the characters off your clothes (and accessories :D) logos are wasted :D I remember first time seeing a big outdoor in Unirii area, it blew me away. You must also see these: Lacoste, Polo.

Of course, if you're not from Romania, it's probably unnecessary to vote for the best ads (because you're just not familiar enough with them), but I just think it's worth watching this year's collection, I consider it a pretty decent one ;) An yes, all the ads are made in Romania.
Another hit campaign was the one for eJobs.ro, a recruiting online portal, presently nr.1 in its area. The TV commercial included super funny scenes of two characters, a very grown man with beard dressed as a bride, and her husband, a mellow man dressed in a boring office suit. They have typically banal and disturbing husband-wife short conversations, which reminds us that marriage is hellishly boring and just sucks. At the end, the message is smth like "It's just a job, not a marriage. If you don't like it, look for something else better." Anyway, my fav from this campaign is the following:

The other 2 TV commercials are this, and this.

Other great ones are for Cosmote (mobile network) entitled "MMS" and it's just full of extra funny moments or everyday's life in Romania, or things that people just kinda expect to see in Ro and have a good laugh at it.

Anyway, I actually voted for this one, because the scenes are just genially funny. And the tagline for this festival was smth like "To the times when we actually won't have to switch channels." This commercial just kept you watching it, over and over :D

Another very good one is for Zaraza (spirited drink), called "Kafka". But I just thought they have been doing it on the same pace for years now, and it's about time to think of some other ideas for their creative realizations. Great nevertheless!

Oh, and I cannot forget this "legend" that took over us, me&my b/f, we sing the song from this commercial liek every day, and make fun of it, with it. Watch it! Aha, and Sprite rules!

Other pieces of the campaign is here and here.

So vote for your favorite ad, keep in mind that the values that a good ad must include are brand recognition, emotional impact, and just the urge to keep watching it. What I value probably most in a TV realization is acting :D
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Feb 14, 2008

Happy Valentine's everybody!

I hope y'all share some sincere love with someone crazily special, and if not, I hope cupid gets you a piece of sweet love in no time ;)
I got something special for you readers, just behind that link...

Fo' ma galz
Hey I'm not sure everybody will like it, but at least I know I give this from the heart :)
So, you guys (galz :D) know 'bout Romeo&Juliet, right? :D Hehe... They did a film on Shakespeare's play in 1996, starring Leo DiCaprio :D and the soundtrack to this film is called "Kissing you" and is sung by Des'ree. (YouTube video here)
Well, the song is absolutely beautiful, honest and just the ultimate love song, I don't thing they could've found a better song for this film as a matter of fact :P
But all this I found out only after I listened to "Still in Love" by Beyonce (yes, I'm a Beyonce freak, blame me). I couldn't believe how pure and breathtaking that song is... I have to say, Des'ree's version doesn't even compare. To me... I agree the "sample video" for it is not glamorous or worth any awards, but I just love the song, especially for today's occasion ;)
so... VOILA! [and please judge it, like it, puke it, comment it, u are always welcome!]and turn up the volume ;)

lyrics here

For you boyz
Just wanted to say girls rule! and... that we love you more than anything, except for..lesbians.. Anyway, I thought what would be a better present for you than some hot almost naked chicks, I know that always inspires you :P Just for those who don't know yet, Sports Illustrated magazine issues a "swimsuit" feature edition every year, with pics of hot models/actresses/singers/whatever that show off their sexual appeal (oh god!) to all of you guys, sports fans and not only... I invite you to visit the mighty web page and delight your eyes, and just don't forget, this is just a beautiful form of art, not real women :P
Photos of the SI photoshoot behind the scenes are found here!

PS
If you find yourself interested in the 'wrong' section of this post, don't worry, what's nice is nice universally.. And it was me who found the page with hot chicks, so everything's just about normal ;) Seriously now, I think the pictures are phenomenal, I love the light and some interesting poses and environments that were used. Stay tuned for a sneak preview of the +1.500 photos, which means I selected the best of the best for you, the lazy or..busy..ones.
['later edit': i thought u just do it for yourselves now, those who are interested, cause i just got the message that this 'sh*t' is worthless to u guyz anyways]

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Jan 16, 2008

Everybody goes to jail

Just watch these two clips, one with Nicole Richie and the other one with Paris Hilton, both of them coming to an American late show (David Letterman) and talking about their "lives". I laughed so hard and I don't even know which one is funnier. Young stupid Hollywood stars rule!! :))) The guy who runs the show is phenomenal! Such a funny character and just acted perfectly, made everybody laugh their butts off :D

[June 6, 2007] Nicole Richie on Late Show with David Letterman.

[Sept 28, 2007] Paris Hilton on Late Show with David Letterman.
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Jan 15, 2008

O zi din viatza unui emo kid

5:00- M-a trezit surioara mai mica, iarasi a venit beata. Stie doar sa bea si sa mearga la concerte, ea nu ma iubeste… Eu cand eram de varsta ei aveam colectie de timbre. Iarasi nu pot sa adorm, va trebui sa-mi rod lacul de pe unghii.
6:00- Imi rod lacul de pe unghii.
7:00- A proape ca m-a vazut maicamea ca imi rod lacul de pe unghii. Mi-a zis sa imi ridic din pat fundul de poponar necajit si sa ma duc la scoala. She makes me cry. 7:05- Am inceput sa ma pregatesc de scoala, mi-am imbracat pantalonii, stramti. Mai multe insigne, mai multe, mai multe. Fuck! Mi-am pierdut o insigna! I hate this stupide world. Sa nu imi uit caciula si sa-mi fac ochii cat mai negri.
7:20- M-a vazut sormea. A inceput sa rada. Punkista dracului!
7:21- Mi-a cazut o insigna. Am agatat-o la loc.
7:28- Mi-a cazut o insigna. Am agatat-o la loc.
7:35- Mi-am pus caciula in cap, ies din casa si observ ca imi lipseste o insigna. Am gasit-o, am agatat-o la loc.
7:50- Mi-am pus un ciorap pe cap, nu caciula (ma gandeam de ce ma strange atat de rau caciula asta).!@#$ happens. M-am intors acasa, mi-am luat caciula, m-am dus la scoala.
8:20- Am intarziat la ora, nu m-au lasat sa intru in clasa, stau pe hol. Plang.
8:41- S-a terminat ora, am intrat in clasa, mi-am aruncat geanta, am iesit pe sala si stateam trist.
8:43- I hate my life. Stam cu emokids in cinci, plangem.
9:00- Stau la ora si plang.
9:10- M-au dat afara de la ora, stau pe sala, plang.
9:15- M-am dus la baie.
9:16- Am ajuns la baie sa ma pis. Am inceput sa plang, am uitat sa ma pis.
9:17- Iesind de la baie mi-a cazut o insigna. In buda. L-am luat, l-am agatat la loc.
9:18- Ma uit in oglinda, sunt dragut. Ar trebui sa-mi fac o poza.
9:31- (pauza) Au venit emokids si au zis ca sunt tru. Trecea sormea pe langa mine si a inceput sa rada. I-am zis ca e rea. Ea mi-a dat un bocanc in fata. She makes me cry.
9:35- Emokids i-au zis ca nu are dreptate. A inceput sa ii bata pe toti cu bocancii.
9:37- Am vrut sa fug, m-a batut din nou.
9:44- Stau la ora , ma dor venele.
10:10- Am scris scrisoarea de ramas bun pe banca.
10:12- M-a vazut profa, m-a dat afara de la ora. Stau si plang.
10:21- Stau la cantina. Am inceput sa plang, am uitat sa mananc. A trecut sormea pe langa mine si mi-a dat un capac. Iesind de la cantina mi-a cazut o insigna in vasul cu resturi. L-am luat, l-am agatat la loc.
10:29- M-au vazut emokids si au zis ca sunt tru.
10.40- Stau la ora, imi scriu scrisoarea de ramas bun. Inca fara sange. Da-l in plm de sange, principal e sa fie cat mai trista.
10:50- Am terminat de scris, am incercat sa citesc si profa m-a dat afara. Iesind din clasa mi-a cazut o insigna, a cazut dupa calorifer, am ridicat-o si am agatat-o la loc.
11:11- (pauza) Emo kids au vazut insigna, au zis ca sunt tru. Le-am dat si lor sa citeasca scrisoarea. Au zis ca sunt si mai tru. Trece fratimiu, a citit si el scrisoarea si mi-a zis ca sunt un idiot, si ca ce fac nu e tru. Eu l-am intrebat ce e tru? El mi-a dat mp3-ul sa ascult la ore. Ramones si Sex Pistols.
12:30- Ascultam muzica la ore si m-am speriat, am inceput sa plang! Am fugit din clasa. (eu stiam ca fratimiu asculta cacaturi, dar nu credeam ca atat de oribile). In timp ce fugeam mi-a cazut o insigna. Am ridicat-o, am pus-o la loc. M-a ajuns profu din urma, m-a luat de guler, m-a adus in clasa si mi-a spus ca sunt poponar. Dupa m-a dat afara pe sala.
12:45- Stau si plang.
12:50- (pauza) Le-am dat baietilor sa asculte si ei la mp3. Costica a lesinat, vasile a inceput sa planga, Vova ne-a marturisit ca a ramas fara oja roz, si a intrat intr-o depresie, Lionia in tipete a fugit, i-a cazut o insigna. Fratimiu a vazut aceasta scena, mi-a luat mp3-ul , mi-a spart fata si a zis ca suntem…
13:00- Am inceput sa ma dau la Svetlana, mi-a zis ca sunt un poponar infect. Upi! Ma place! Stau si plang de bucurie.
13:20- M-a dat afara profu din clasa.
13:40- S-au terminat orele. I-am asteptat pe emokids. Pe rand scapand insigne si ridicadu-le ne-am dus spre casa. Ne-am inteles sa ne intalnim pe la 4.
14:00- Am ajuns acasa, nu era nimeni, asa ca am pus Tokio Hotel, stau, imi rod lacul de pe unghii.
14:20- A venit sormea si mi-a oprit casetofonul, s-a culcat.
14:40- Am pornit casetofonul si am trezit-o pe sormea… Mi-a spart fata, am incercat sa ripostez…
14:50- AAAA!!! She makes me cry.
15:00- Stau legat de calorifer cu un ciorap in gura, cu castile in urechi. Canta ceva oribil! I want to die.
15:10- pe la sormea au trecut niste tovarasi, au pus gecile pe mine si au inceput sa ma bata cu piciorele.
15:20- A venit mama, a dat cu piciorul in gramada de haine si dupa gemetele scoase de mine si-a dat seama ca e cineva acolo.
15:30- Mama m-a dezlegat si m-a trimis dupa paine.
16:00- Stau la alimentara la coada, langa mine stau niste baieti cheliosi si se uita ciudat la mine. (cred ca ma invidiaza ca am atatea insigne tari)
16:10- M-au batut, mi-au luat banii, am incercat sa ma ridic , mi-a cazut o insigna, am agatat-o la loc.
16:20- Am ajuns acasa, mama m-a batut si s-a dus dupa paine. @!#$ happens.
16:30- Am intarziat la intalnirea cu emokids.
16:35- Emokids au zis ca nu mai sunt tru.
16:37- Mi-a cazut o insigna.
16:40- Ne-am impacat cu emokids. Stam si plangem.
16:55- A trecut un punkist pe langa noi. I-am zis ca e un dobitoc si sa se duca in p***** noastre. Si tot grupul nostru (25 de personae) l-am batut! Ce adevarati suntem!!!
17:10- Au venit 10 punkisti si ne-au batut rau de tot. Ce prosti, oricum noi suntem mai tru!!!
17:30- Adunam marunt pentru bere. (upi! Ce tru suntem)
17:32- Vanzatoarea nu vroia sa ne dea bere.
17:35- Am reusit sa o convingem pe vanzatoare sa ne dea bere, am luat 2 litri. (upi! Suntem mai tru de cat toti!)
17:50- Vroiam sa deschidem, a venit sora mea si inca 4 punkisti, ne-au luat berea.
18:00- Treceau trei tipe pe strada, am inceput sa ma dau la ele, au venit inspre mine si mi-au zis ca sunt un virgin neputincios , si sa le las in pace de poponar infect ce sunt… ce sexy sunt, ele sigur ma vor si ma invidiaza, pentru ca am machiajul mai tru!!!
18:15- Vova ne-a zis ca e virgin si a intrat in depresie.
18:20- Am vazut o nunta, alexandru a zis ca mireasa e imbracata in alb pentru ca e… (am hotarat sa ne imbracam de maine numai in alb).
18:30- Am ajuns acasa, am mancat, si m-am dus sa ma uit la desene.
17:00- S-au terminat desenele si m-am asezat sa imi scriu ultimul ravas.
17:20- Ascult tokio hotel, e o formatie emo…
19:00- A venit surioara mea mai mica, m-a batut si a plecat…
21:00- Mama mi-a zis sa ma culc. “Mama, am deja 17 ani, pot sa ma rad pe picioare?”
21:05- M-a batut mama la fund. Stau in pat si incerc sa adorm. @!#$!!
21:10- Nu pot sa adorm, unde-mi sunt unghiile alea vopsite?
21:15- Mi-am ros lacul de pe unghii. Am adormit.

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Jan 12, 2008

Geeks are cool :)

Six months ago, Oregon high-school science teacher Greg Craven posted a video on YouTube in which he makes a fairly logical argument for treating climate change like the emergency it is. Four million views later, he's changed the world.
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Jan 11, 2008

SNOW is cool

"Dashing through the snooow.." that's what was coming to my mind this morning when I went to school and back home. Bucharest is covered in snow and I like it. I saw people on TV discussing this "problem", but what if all THIS wasn't THERE?! What if they cleaned everything up and my eyes wouldn't be joyful of that much snow this year? So, I decided to take a few pictures with my phone (sorry for the quality) and share the beautiful snow city sites with you...