As the commercial is in Polish, you might not get the best bit of it:( It advertises the Netia TV recorder which enables the viewers to record the programmes that, for some reasons, they can't watch at their broadcasting time. The whole thing is incredibly hilarious.
There heve been a series of ads featuring the same actors and following on the same theme. The action takes place in a retirement home. We see a bunch of home residents who appear to have hearing and memory difficulties.
The strength of the ad lies in its humour and use of language. However, on the other hand, some found it outrageous and even offensive. It's all due to the theme which depicts people affected by Alzheimer's disease. The critics argue the ad is ridiculing such people.
What they're saying towards the end is something along these lines:
GUY ENTERING THE ROOM: Have I made it on time for the news programme?
GUYS SITTING IN ARMCHAIRS: Yes.
Yes.
GUY ENTERING THE ROOM: And how about you?
GUYS SITTING IN ARMCHAIRS: No.
No.
Maybe it loses something in translation!! Do you think it mocks people with Alzheimer's? I don't think so.......
ReplyDeleteFiona, it's really uplifting and edifying that your perception of the ad is positive. To my eye, it doesn't mock people at all.
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