The Dogmother Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Mark my words; there will be someone who thinks it's OK for a wild animal to be kept in their living room as a pet. Like the lady I once met who was convinced that she could have a couple of 'tiny pink piglets' to live in her house and share their couch/beds... I had to point out that they grow (I know, shock, horror ) and that their destructive abilities know no bounds. Apart from that, they aren't easy to house train with respect to toileting, and their poo smells very much like human excrement. Sorry soapbox moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 I'd only seen the end of the penguin advert until today and didn't really see what the fuss was all about. This morning I saw the whole thing - and had a tear in my eye - pathetic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sadietoo Posted November 9, 2014 Share Posted November 9, 2014 Late to the party because I've only just seen the advert. Blatant sentimentalily. Still made me cry ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saronne Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I saw it and it's kind of cute, but I don't get this whole John Lewis advert worship thing. It's Christmas and they're trying to soften you up and get you spend money in their (rather pricey) shop. Yes, I know John Lewis is one of the better places to work and the customer service is brill and all that, but they're still after your money. And yes, I like Christmas as much as the next person and no, I'm not really a Scrooge, but I don't like all the manipulation that goes with Christmas. Sorry, that was my soapbox moment. P.S. Space Chick, I loved your comment and laughed so hard I choked on my coffee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickencam Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I agree that we are all being manipulated but so long as we are aware and take it all with a pinch of salt, then a cheesy Christmas ad just adds to the festive build up. I have to say though I still prefer the one with the little boy hardly being able to wait to give a gift rather than receive one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Apparently part of the Boots one was filmed at my tube station, fake snow and all. Think I'll check it out, see if it's recognisable and what bit. There's always filming round here, it's a standard bit of metroland so perfect for bland sort of urban shots I suppose and near to film studios. It used to have lots of robberies because it was perfect for getaways but I guess there's too much traffic now. I think on the whole that filming is a good swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
