Virgin Atlantic goes all Bond

Moonraker 5Moonraker 5 Ayrshire, ScotlandPosts: 1,821MI6 Agent
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Two years after the last Bond film, possibly two more years to go, everything quiet and dreary in old Bond world (hence why I've not been about as much) with nothing making the news, but one company still knows it's cool to evoke the world of James Bond for it's latest advertising campaign...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hbib-A6NpW8
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  • DanielCraig007DanielCraig007 Posts: 588MI6 Agent
    You just made my day... :D
  • Barry NelsonBarry Nelson ChicagoPosts: 1,508MI6 Agent
    edited November 2010
    Thanks for posting Moonie, nice advert, makes me long for the Bond credits of old, none of the recent credits have been all that interesting. I have never flown Virgin Atlantic, but do all their flight attendents look like the ones in the video. Personally I have been seeing far too many male flight attendents lately for my liking.
  • Ricardo C.Ricardo C. Posts: 916MI6 Agent
    I don't find this humorous. It feels too glossy and over-produced to be funny and yet it dosen't seem like a straight-faced interpratation of the recent Bond title.
  • zig zagzig zag EnglandPosts: 244MI6 Agent
    Very nice. Is it gong to be on uk tv?
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  • ThunderpussyThunderpussy Behind you !Posts: 63,792MI6 Agent
    Great Ad. :)
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  • thesecretagentthesecretagent CornwallPosts: 2,151MI6 Agent
    Love it! :D
    I used to do a lot of flying with many different airlines in my previous career, at least six longhauls a month, and Virgin cabin crew/trolley dollies were always the hottest. :v
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  • Moonraker 5Moonraker 5 Ayrshire, ScotlandPosts: 1,821MI6 Agent
    thesecretagent wrote:
    Love it! :D
    I used to do a lot of flying with many different airlines in my previous career, at least six longhauls a month, and Virgin cabin crew/trolley dollies were always the hottest. :v
    True. BA were my staple of choice long haul (except to Australia, on which route I go Qantas), but I flew Virgin Atlantic to Tokyo recently and I have to admit that yes, Barry, they all do pretty much look like they do in the ad... Virgin have in the recent past been criticised for it in the British press, as they're "obviously selective"!

    (PS It is on British TV, saw it last night on E4 for the first time so obviously a new campaign)
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  • zig zagzig zag EnglandPosts: 244MI6 Agent
    Moonraker 5 wrote:
    thesecretagent wrote:
    Love it! :D
    I used to do a lot of flying with many different airlines in my previous career, at least six longhauls a month, and Virgin cabin crew/trolley dollies were always the hottest. :v
    True. BA were my staple of choice long haul (except to Australia, on which route I go Qantas), but I flew Virgin Atlantic to Tokyo recently and I have to admit that yes, Barry, they all do pretty much look like they do in the ad... Virgin have in the recent past been criticised for it in the British press, as they're "obviously selective"!

    (PS It is on British TV, saw it last night on E4 for the first time so obviously a new campaign)
    Good stuff.
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  • DanielCraig007DanielCraig007 Posts: 588MI6 Agent
    Richard Branson, owner of Virgin Atlantic had a cameo in Casino Royale and in Quantum of Solace Bond and Mathis fly with Virgin Atlantic. -{
  • Lady RoseLady Rose London,UKPosts: 2,667MI6 Agent
    Well, it's not hard to see where they got their inspiration from ;)

    Nice Ad. Good to see a bit of glamour on our screens. Haven't seen it on TV yet though.


    As for Virgin, I use them a lot when flying to the US. Excellent airline , apart from the ice cream, which is disgusting :))
  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Ricardo C. wrote:
    I don't find this humorous. It feels too glossy and over-produced to be funny and yet it dosen't seem like a straight-faced interpratation of the recent Bond title.

    Jeez, I'm sure that's the whole point..... it's called a parody !

    I think it's brilliant! Although interesting they stir the martini..... -{

    Thanks for posting :D
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  • Ricardo C.Ricardo C. Posts: 916MI6 Agent
    Lexi wrote:
    Ricardo C. wrote:
    I don't find this humorous. It feels too glossy and over-produced to be funny and yet it dosen't seem like a straight-faced interpratation of the recent Bond title.

    Jeez, I'm sure that's the whole point..... it's called a parody !

    I think it's brilliant! Although interesting they stir the martini..... -{

    Thanks for posting :D

    Well I summed how I felt. It didn't work IMO.
  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Ricardo C. wrote:
    Lexi wrote:
    Ricardo C. wrote:
    I don't find this humorous. It feels too glossy and over-produced to be funny and yet it dosen't seem like a straight-faced interpratation of the recent Bond title.

    Jeez, I'm sure that's the whole point..... it's called a parody !

    I think it's brilliant! Although interesting they stir the martini..... -{

    Thanks for posting :D

    Well I summed how I felt. It didn't work IMO.

    Just as well you're entitled to your opinion then isn't it!

    You're wrong of course :))
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  • Ricardo C.Ricardo C. Posts: 916MI6 Agent
    Lexi wrote:
    Ricardo C. wrote:
    Lexi wrote:

    Jeez, I'm sure that's the whole point..... it's called a parody !

    I think it's brilliant! Although interesting they stir the martini..... -{

    Thanks for posting :D

    Well I summed how I felt. It didn't work IMO.

    Just as well you're entitled to your opinion then isn't it!

    You're wrong of course :))

    Whatever. 8-)
  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Ahhhh, right, that explains it..... a 14 year old...... Girl :))
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  • Ricardo C.Ricardo C. Posts: 916MI6 Agent
    Lexi wrote:
    Ahhhh, right, that explains it..... a 14 year old...... Girl :))

    What is your problem ?
  • minigeffminigeff EnglandPosts: 7,884MI6 Agent
    been saying for years muse should do a bond theme
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  • LoeffelholzLoeffelholz The United States, With LovePosts: 8,998Quartermasters
    Lexi wrote:
    I think it's brilliant! Although interesting they stir the martini..... -{

    Thanks for posting :D

    Personally, I'm for anything that recalls Bond during the ever-lengthening down times...I'm with you, Lex. Great fun! ;)
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  • LexiLexi LondonPosts: 3,000MI6 Agent
    Ricardo C. wrote:
    Lexi wrote:
    Ahhhh, right, that explains it..... a 14 year old...... Girl :))

    What is your problem ?

    Problem? ?:)

    well, if you're asking, then I need another glass of wine, and the fridge is way over in the kitchen...... :)) -{
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  • Mr_IceMr_Ice USPosts: 137MI6 Agent
    Lexi wrote:
    ...Although interesting they stir the martini....

    It looked cool, so forgivable...
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