Today is Friday! And I'm going to talk about my new favorite commercial.
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My new favorite commercial isn't my favorite because of what it advertises. It's a Guinness commercial and I'm not a beer drinker, I'm barely an alcohol drinker. Instead it's my favorite because of the other message it portrays. This is the commercial in question:
I get warm shivers down my back every time I watch it. It shows the power of friendship, solidarity, loyalty, and supporting the disabled. In today's society this is an important message. It seems every day we hear about the disabled being abused, neglected, put down, held back, and otherwise discriminated against.
The heart warming stories of support, love, and help mean that much more because of it. Yes, this is a marketing ploy to sell more beer, but at least it sends a positive message with it. A message that maybe some people will absorb and pass on to others in their lives.
So what's you're favorite commercial and why? How can you help spread the message to support those less fortunate than ourselves?