I wonder what the thought process was with Apple using images of the late-60’s Beatles, versus images of the early-60’s Beatles, to promote their highly anticipated iTunes catalogue release. Personally, I think Paul was cuter with short hair.
Also, is it wrong if I think the image below is awesome? The contrast of colors, and the overall idea, is impressive. I just never know how to feel, or what to say, when I come across painstakingly obvious marketing and advertising ploys. I know I should think originally, and objectively at such ads. But every once and awhile, I like to put down my sarcastic-colored sunglasses, and enjoy things for what they are.
Speaking of enjoying things for what-they-are, I'm surprised no one's made a documentary on the Hey Jude video. It could be called, The Kids of Hey Jude: Where are they now? It would be huge. If you don't know what I'm talking about, in the video, the Beatles are inundated by a flock of teenagers as they sing the "na, na, nana, na" part. First of all, how did these little runts get picked? Was there a Willy Wonka-style contest? Was there a sacrificial offering of a futuristic first-born child? What types of drugs did John Lennon sell to the one kid (at 3:12) wearing the suit and coke-bottle glasses? And, where are they now? I feel people need to know this. Also, how annoyed does Ringo look as he's surrounded by like 40 kids who are all trying to play his cymbals at once?
Do it!
ReplyDeleteI'm with Kenton, go for it!
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