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Still - Clock via GuinnessEurope/Youtube

Video: What do you think of the new Guinness ad?

This one cost €6.5m to make. Worth it?

IT LOOKS LIKE the beginning of a scene in Dr Zhivago but, in fact, the video below is the new ad from Guinness.

The ‘Clock’ ad is to be launched on TV tonight and cost €6.5m to make. It’s set in the Czech Republic in the 1890s and is narrated by a town clock which has the power to slow down or speed up time (depending on whether you’re at work or parked in front of a Guinness is the ideal, presumably).

London ad creatives AMV BBDO came up with the ad. Take a look here and tell us what you think. Business Insider thinks it is beautiful but Adweek doesn’t seem entirely convinced, fearing that “the brand’s countdown to self-parody has begun”.

Do you like it?


Poll Results:

No (788)
No opinion (541)
Yes (352)
Anyone going for a pint? (262)

via GuinnessEurope/Youtube

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    Mute Willie Marty
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 1:44 PM

    Didnt see much of Harris lately.Is there an election coming up or something.

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    Mute Mr Inbetween
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 3:07 PM

    @Willie Marty: No its just that when they are under the cosh for whatever latest scandal they’ve caused they always send a Minister from a different portfolio out to explain, or if a female minister is on the news she is always flanked by two male colleagues.

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    Mute Mr Inbetween
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 3:28 PM

    @Liz Dunning: We really need a rest from Fianna Fail especially Skearon, people are sick of the same faces, the perpetual scandals, enough is enough.

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    Mute Willie Marty
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 3:56 PM

    @Liz Dunning: I knew it wouldnt be long before the FFG cult followers would be on the case.

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    Mute Donal Desmond
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 3:58 PM

    @Liz Dunning: They seem to drag out Harris when the likes of Martin and Varadkar and other ministers run for cover. His ministerial record is a disaster…It’s his helpless took that they hope will appeal to people.

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    Mute micheal duff
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:10 PM

    @Mr Inbetween: yeah senators on tv instead of a TD, says a lot about them.

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    Mute Tom Newell
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 8:57 PM

    @Liz Dunning: most of the FFG government usually hide out there with every scandel going on….the caves full id say

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    Mute Sheila McNulty
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 11:32 PM

    @Liz Dunning: why is he always sticking his nose into other departments ? Must be no work to do in higher Education

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    Mar 4th 2024, 9:01 AM

    @Willie Marty: Lately, Simon Harris has been developing apprenticeships to the extent that over 20,000 are now learning & earning. Access to the 60+ options is now part of CAO, which reduces some stress on students & families.

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    Mar 4th 2024, 9:09 AM

    @D Farrell: is that not his job. ????as minister for higher Education.

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 1:44 PM

    I wonder what croney friend fo Fianna gael it will be?

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 1:46 PM

    Another job for one of the lads or ladies or inbetweeners !! Was it advertised?

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 9:44 PM

    @Ollie Fitzpatrick: Didn’t see it. Flog it anyway. I’d apply.

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    Mute Mick Hanna
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 2:32 PM

    It’s NOT going to work! Trust has bolted and Ain’t coming back!!! Scrap the TV Tax! Time for Subscription!!! Enough IS Enough!!!

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:10 PM

    @Liz Dunning: @Liz Dunning: Better scrap it altogether, Liz.

    We weren’t put in this planet to support a mouthpiece for FFG.

    Nor to keep Golden Boys and Girls in the manner to which they have become accustomed.

    If it must be kept, then make it subscription.
    And make it live within its means.

    The rest of us have to.

    By the way, which of the party’s expense accounts do you fall under?

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:50 PM

    @Liz Dunning: I have never heard anyone actually define what public service broadcasting is. Their explanation would be probably something like the shambles that is the referendum. None of them seem to be able to get a proper handle on explaining it.
    Pretty sure the definition of PSB is not the likes of ‘Fair City or Dancing etc.’

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    Mute Mick Hanna
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 5:23 PM

    @Liz Dunning: Do you know what the So called State broadcaster is showing today apart from Repeats? Hitler..A Life in pictures! I mean WTAF??? You want it, YOU pay for it!!

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 2:32 PM

    DEFUND RTE!

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    Mute Ron Collins
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 2:51 PM

    In the interest of transparency how much taxpayer money is the chair of the board compensated and how much of an expense account would they have?

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:51 PM

    @Ron Collins: On the news today, the figure of €30000 was mentioned.

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    Mute Foxy
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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:47 PM

    RTE is not a public service broadcaster.
    Didn’t the government have a few foreign people over to lecture to us about our security and NATO.
    It was held in 4 counties and without attending, the only way to see or hear was the internet. If like the government told us it was very important, why didn’t our Public Service Broadcaster air it ?

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 2:40 PM

    The unholy troika of fianna gael, the Catholic church and RTE!

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:13 PM

    @Liz Dunning: @Liz Dunning: That’d be why they tried to give control of that new hospital down Vincent’s way into the control of the Church?

    Despite the repeated outcries.

    You should work for the russians, Liz.
    Or US Republicans.

    You have the same acquaintance with the truth.

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:19 PM

    @Michael o connor: yeah, it will be far better under Sharia Fein

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:34 PM

    @Ultimate Warrior: well the Sinaloa Gaels don’t seem to be making a go of it!

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 5:58 PM

    @Liz Dunning: You mean like the sweetheart deal made by FF and the religious orders concerning the crimes committed by the Church. The Church and their political wing in FFG have not gone away.

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 5:38 PM

    Harris we hope you do this crountry a big favor and step down .

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 3:32 PM

    Is the rumour that it will be Paul Reid tru?

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:15 PM

    @Padraig O’Brien: Why not that chap that messed up Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and DCC?

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:35 PM

    @Padraig O’Brien: ya. See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil!

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 6:59 PM

    If Paul Reid gets the RTE Chair gig. Cronyism at its worst.

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:34 PM

    RTE and this Government is the new , Duffy’s Circus . Clowns the lot of them!!

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 5:05 PM

    Just read the Tayto Park article… It’s definitely worth a read…. unfortunately, comments are closed.

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:33 PM

    Let’s not forget those that insulted and abused those of us calling for RTE to be defunded the last few years. Hypocrites now calling for it

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 2:02 PM

    A national broadcaster is the bedrock of a functioning democracy, I welcome this development wholeheartedly

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 2:21 PM

    @Ultimate Warrior: Bahhhaa haha ha haha. You’re Funny!!!

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 4:14 PM

    @Ultimate Warrior: You mean, like TASS?

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 9:32 PM

    PSB does this include the journal,another part of the propaganda machine

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 10:40 PM

    Well done Journal,as usual closing comments on GENOCIDE.

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 10:54 PM

    Can anyone honestly look at the headlines these days and tell me we aren’t fkd?

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    Mar 4th 2024, 11:38 AM

    Simon (18 previous covids) Harris. A great educated man.

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    Mar 3rd 2024, 9:43 PM

    Poison chalice.

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    Mar 4th 2024, 9:02 AM

    Wonder which FFG mate is owed a dig out or thank you for services rendered lol. They are going to be a stalking horse.

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