Topic: Meet Aleksandr (Read 19596 times)

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #44 on:** January 11, 2010, 17:13:48 PM »

I think that Hovis as is very good but I love Alexandr

maryas · « **Reply #43 on:** January 11, 2010, 14:27:17 PM »

The other week I was flicking through the stations and there was a Best Advert of the Noughties programme on - it was down to the last 10 so I watched it. Meercat was no.2

The latest Hovis one was no. 1 - the one where it goes back to the very 1st ad and then he runs along the street and he's older and in a later ad a few years on..... until it gets to 2009. - it was ok but not as good as meercat

Mary

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #42 on:** January 11, 2010, 12:27:19 PM »

Quote from: Wibblechick on January 11, 2010, 12:12:07 PM

Quote from: Mollys Slave on January 11, 2010, 12:00:47 PM
That's a brilliant one Mary - whoever thinks these up - they are nuts but highly creative! I loved the 'wardrobe malfunction' and the way you can hear the WOW - in the real voice. Like you, the way Aleksandr bursts out laughing and can't finish his ditty - you can imagine the 'real crew' buckling up with laughter.

Whoever had the idea - it's got to be one of the most successful advertising campaigns ever - right up there with the Smash adverts!

The meerkat was created by the VCCP advertising agency, owned by Chime Communications

The attention to detail, like in the recent advert - Aleksandr turns to his left, fade out and fade in to the next scene - has the Arab Meerkat in the same position, same when Arab Serg looks through the empty can of grubs, it links into the 'sun' in the next frame - absolutely faboulous thought and detail that gives it all a very highly polished look.

Susanne (urbantigers) · « **Reply #41 on:** January 11, 2010, 12:18:00 PM »

Wibblechick · « **Reply #40 on:** January 11, 2010, 12:12:07 PM »

Quote from: Mollys Slave on January 11, 2010, 12:00:47 PM

That's a brilliant one Mary - whoever thinks these up - they are nuts but highly creative! I loved the 'wardrobe malfunction' and the way you can hear the WOW - in the real voice. Like you, the way Aleksandr bursts out laughing and can't finish his ditty - you can imagine the 'real crew' buckling up with laughter.

Whoever had the idea - it's got to be one of the most successful advertising campaigns ever - right up there with the Smash adverts!

The meerkat was created by the VCCP advertising agency, owned by Chime Communications

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #39 on:** January 11, 2010, 12:00:47 PM »

That's a brilliant one Mary - whoever thinks these up - they are nuts but highly creative! I loved the 'wardrobe malfunction' and the way you can hear the WOW - in the real voice. Like you, the way Aleksandr bursts out laughing and can't finish his ditty - you can imagine the 'real crew' buckling up with laughter.

Whoever had the idea - it's got to be one of the most successful advertising campaigns ever - right up there with the Smash adverts!

maryas · « **Reply #38 on:** January 11, 2010, 11:00:54 AM »

Just found this one - the balloon one at the end just had me peeing myself.

http://www.comparethemeerkat.com/specials

Mary

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #37 on:** January 11, 2010, 07:15:55 AM »

Brilliant

He now want a 'soothing jacuzzi bubbly bath'

http://www.comparethemeerkat.com/my-movies

I particularly like the 'meet team' section - Sergei is very old. It is difficult to date him exactly, but I estimate him no less than 77.

maryas · « **Reply #36 on:** January 10, 2010, 23:44:59 PM »

Oh of course, how could I forget about that?

Mary

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #35 on:** January 10, 2010, 23:43:34 PM »

I think its his little kissing sound at the end

maryas · « **Reply #34 on:** January 10, 2010, 23:39:19 PM »

Thanks Chris - brilliant

I am so glad you know who he is now. I think it's the cheeky smile and the way he says 'simples' that has captured everyones hearts.

Mary

See the ad here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0AKC3wZdw4

Bazsmum · « **Reply #33 on:** January 10, 2010, 17:19:48 PM »

thats a beauty!

Wibblechick · « **Reply #32 on:** January 10, 2010, 17:04:08 PM »

Thanks - just been doing some "homework" and I'm a bit more "with it" now

As I'm a non-driver , who watches next to no TV (yes truly!) no wonder I didn't know what it was all about!!

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #31 on:** January 10, 2010, 16:16:04 PM »

Quote from: Wibblechick on January 10, 2010, 15:39:47 PM

Quote from: Mollys Slave on January 10, 2010, 15:32:02 PM
Quote from: Wibblechick on January 10, 2010, 15:25:30 PM
Your wish is granted !!

PMSL

You're dafter than me and Mary!! That's funny - I love the way you did his paws as well! Bliddy Brilliant.

Thank you!

The funny thing is I dont even know who the character is ......

http://www.comparethemeerkat.com/compare
I just used good old Google - anyone want to elucidate ?

Eludication here my friend..... http://www.comparethemeerkat.com/compare

Wibblechick · « **Reply #30 on:** January 10, 2010, 15:39:47 PM »

Quote from: Mollys Slave on January 10, 2010, 15:32:02 PM

Quote from: Wibblechick on January 10, 2010, 15:25:30 PM
Your wish is granted !!

PMSL

You're dafter than me and Mary!! That's funny - I love the way you did his paws as well! Bliddy Brilliant.

Thank you!

The funny thing is I dont even know who the character is ......

I just used good old Google - anyone want to elucidate ?

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #29 on:** January 10, 2010, 15:32:02 PM »

Quote from: Wibblechick on January 10, 2010, 15:25:30 PM

Your wish is granted !!

PMSL

You're dafter than me and Mary!! That's funny - I love the way you did his paws as well! Bliddy Brilliant.

Wibblechick · « **Reply #28 on:** January 10, 2010, 15:25:30 PM »

Your wish is granted !!

MrsR · « **Reply #27 on:** January 10, 2010, 15:22:36 PM »

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #26 on:** January 10, 2010, 15:01:41 PM »

Quote from: maryas on January 10, 2010, 14:46:39 PM

I've PMd Chris to see if she can do it - it will be hilarious.

Mary

FAB Mary, here's hoping.

It would be a laugh - it's not just the post that Riley is adopting, it's the facial expresssion too - sheer brilliance, and all caught on camera too.

maryas · « **Reply #25 on:** January 10, 2010, 14:46:39 PM »

I've PMd Chris to see if she can do it - it will be hilarious.

Mary

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #24 on:** January 10, 2010, 14:37:32 PM »

Quote from: maryas on January 10, 2010, 14:33:29 PM

I bet Wibblechick could do it - come on Chris, give it a go.

Mary

Ooooh you think Mary? I'd love to see someone with some pc savvy try it out - how funny would that be.? !!

maryas · « **Reply #23 on:** January 10, 2010, 14:33:29 PM »

I bet Wibblechick could do it - come on Chris, give it a go.

Mary

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #22 on:** January 10, 2010, 13:20:09 PM »

Quote from: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on January 09, 2010, 21:56:07 PM

Fabulous Hobbes does a great meerkat pose too but I've never managed to capture it. Riley definitely needs the drssing gown tho

I wonder if there is anyone on here who is very good with photoshop and such things - to be able to 'add on' an Aleksander smoking jacket (damn those classy Meerkats!). It would be fun to see!.

Kittybabe (Ruth) · « **Reply #21 on:** January 10, 2010, 13:00:28 PM »

Quote from: Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) on January 09, 2010, 21:56:07 PM

Fabulous Hobbes does a great meerkat pose too but I've never managed to capture it. Riley definitely needs the drssing gown tho

Thank you!!! I only got it now after reading that. How dumb am I... Aleksandr the Meerkat. Geez!

Very cute, H, very very cute

Daisymac · « **Reply #20 on:** January 10, 2010, 12:39:13 PM »

Fantatsic Pic, such a handsome boy

Ann Clarke (Tabby cat) · « **Reply #19 on:** January 09, 2010, 21:56:07 PM »

Fabulous

Hobbes does a great meerkat pose too but I've never managed to capture it. Riley definitely needs the drssing gown tho

Mollys Slave · « **Reply #18 on:** January 09, 2010, 18:59:25 PM »

Quote from: Tiggy's Mum - Helen on January 06, 2010, 16:31:09 PM

Simples

ROFL. That's a fabulous pose!

Den · « **Reply #17 on:** January 07, 2010, 14:08:20 PM »

I thought the boys had a new brother too. I was all excited, only to see it was just Riley .... shame on you Helen! Shame on you!!!!

On another note ... Riley how gorgeous are youuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

If you ever get sick of living there you are more than welcome to come and live with your black and white alter ego.

maryas · « **Reply #16 on:** January 07, 2010, 13:51:28 PM »

I hope you're going to buy Riley the posh dressing gown!

Fantastic pic - well caught

Mary

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #15 on:** January 07, 2010, 11:35:57 AM »

Quote from: Christine (Blip) on January 07, 2010, 11:12:40 AM

Quote from: CarolM (Wendolene) on January 06, 2010, 16:55:35 PM
Quote from: Bazsmum on January 06, 2010, 16:45:50 PM
Is it only you and me Carol?

We're the only honest ones

What are you being honest about? Am I being dim (entirely likely)?

I think they mean they thought the boys had a new brother called Aleksandr from the title when in fact Riley was just impersonating the great Aleksandr Orlov

Gill (sneakiefeline) · « **Reply #14 on:** January 07, 2010, 11:17:20 AM »

Looks just like him

Great picture

Christine (Blip) · « **Reply #13 on:** January 07, 2010, 11:12:40 AM »

Quote from: CarolM (Wendolene) on January 06, 2010, 16:55:35 PM

Quote from: Bazsmum on January 06, 2010, 16:45:50 PM
Is it only you and me Carol?

We're the only honest ones

What are you being honest about? Am I being dim (entirely likely)?

clarenmax · « **Reply #12 on:** January 07, 2010, 09:52:16 AM »

Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww

Kirst · « **Reply #11 on:** January 06, 2010, 17:02:27 PM »

Me too - Fantastic Photo!

CarolM (Wendolene) · « **Reply #10 on:** January 06, 2010, 16:55:35 PM »

Quote from: Bazsmum on January 06, 2010, 16:45:50 PM

Is it only you and me Carol?

We're the only honest ones

Gillian Harvey · « **Reply #9 on:** January 06, 2010, 16:54:21 PM »

LOL! brilliant

Bazsmum · « **Reply #8 on:** January 06, 2010, 16:45:50 PM »

Is it only you and me Carol?

Dawn F · « **Reply #7 on:** January 06, 2010, 16:44:52 PM »

how cute is that!!

Janeyk · « **Reply #6 on:** January 06, 2010, 16:44:36 PM »

Super photo!

Tiggy's Mum · « **Reply #5 on:** January 06, 2010, 16:42:24 PM »

Quote from: Claire_smc on January 06, 2010, 16:36:15 PM

Did he ask you to upload his picture on the computermabob?

Of course

He is now having a soothing jacuzzi bubbly bath

Author Topic: Meet Aleksandr (Read 19596 times)