Apologies from 118 :(

**Russ B** · 08-08-2003, 16:34

I must apologise to the British public for the new 11 88 88 adverts about to hit your screens any day....I had a sneak preview of them today and they will annoy you......

Instead of the 3 'superhero' type cartoons, we now have 3 blokes dressed up on a stage as if in a musical singing "11 88 88" to the tune of "here we go, here we go, here we go..."

Lord Nikon · 08-08-2003, 16:36

Whats the betting sales of tivo go up? lol

grum1978 · 08-08-2003, 17:20

Are you one of the blokes on the stage Russ?

kronas · 08-08-2003, 17:22

omg not those damn adverts ive already had enough now we will have to put up with this

**Russ B** · 08-08-2003, 19:02

Quote:

Originally posted by grum1978
Are you one of the blokes on the stage Russ?

You can't tell, they're dressed up like the superheros! You'll find out soon enough....

Tricky · 08-08-2003, 19:16

A rib-tickling fusion of the two best ads of the year - the 118 blokes and the Honda conveyor belt. Good stuff ad guys.

http://www.workinprogress.tv/persona...18/118118.html

Should have said "I stole this from an email from www.fhm.com"

Lord Nikon · 08-08-2003, 19:58

better idea.....
Use a honda to run the 118118 guys over lol

Sensei Katana · 08-08-2003, 20:02

That's a pretty class advert!

Off topic note though - does anyone know where you can get a full-version of that Honda ad online?

Stuart W · 08-08-2003, 20:15

GOT YOUR NUMBER

sorry, couldn't resist it. It's like shouting "Sharon" in a 'the osbounrnes' thread!

morgan2101 · 08-08-2003, 21:24

For your downloadification of the Honda Advert you could try this link here (if it works)

http://multimedia.honda-eu.com/multi...ars/thecog.zip

It is well worth the download time.

Steve

Mr_Burns · 08-08-2003, 21:30

Quote:

Originally posted by Tricky
A rib-tickling fusion of the two best ads of the year - the 118 blokes and the Honda conveyor belt. Good stuff ad guys.

http://www.workinprogress.tv/persona...18/118118.html

ROFL Probably the best advert I've seen since the Honda one.

Sensei Katana · 09-08-2003, 00:35

Quote:

Originally posted by morgan2101
For your downloadification of the Honda Advert you could try this link here (if it works)

http://multimedia.honda-eu.com/multi...ars/thecog.zip

It is well worth the download time.

Steve

Score!

Cheers mate, worked like a treat!

Alan Waddington · 09-08-2003, 07:55

I must have had my head buried in the sand coz I hadn't realised that 192 directory enquiries was ending this month. There now seem to be a range of private services all starting with 118.

I found a list of directory enquiry services here

and a list of their current prices here

::Looks at tariffs::

You can even get directory enquiries in Welsh! Based in Sheffield.

Alan

Mr_Burns · 13-08-2003, 20:25

Quote:

Originally posted by Russ D
I must apologise to the British public for the new 11 88 88 adverts about to hit your screens any day....I had a sneak preview of them today and they will annoy you......

Jebus, you weren't joking.....I've just seen this ad on $ky One....shocking

Jerrek · 14-08-2003, 05:37

You guys have the weirdest system. We just dial 411 for Directory Assistance in our own area code, and <area code>-555-1212 for directory assistance in other area codes. Each call is 85 cents.