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[dbaker48]

No matter how big the hassle gets, I still think it is a great spot.  Hope the people that created it feel they were successful.

Initially, when I saw it, I was thinking it would be neat to see on TV, but its a bit long.  Then I noticed the credits at the end, and that seemed odd.  Then Frank 53 made his post.  I learned a lot from what he wrote and described, but the truth of it did take some of the magic away.  I didn't want to go back and watch it then watch it again and again to verify everything he said.  It still is a very good work, and I believe Frank even said that.  Just guess this argument is over my head, I just enjoy the simplicity and photography portrayed.  Don't see where it needs to become an item to feud about.

[Blueberryhill RR]

I agree with you 100%,  Don.

It takes all the fun out of it when you pick it apart.

Chuck

[Frank53]

dbaker48

Initially, when I saw it, I was thinking it would be neat to see on TV, but its a bit long.  Then I noticed the credits at the end, and that seemed odd.  Then Frank 53 made his post.  I learned a lot from what he wrote and described, but the truth of it did take some of the magic away.  I didn't want to go back and watch it then watch it again and again to verify everything he said.  It still is a very good work, and I believe Frank even said that.  Just guess this argument is over my head, I just enjoy the simplicity and photography portrayed.  Don't see where it needs to become an item to feud about.

Don:

Because I work in this industry, (not at the Coca-Cola level) I saw the video in a different light, and truth be told, I had no intent of throwing cold water on it. I read the posts on the topic and saw several references to what a great job Coke did on this commercial. In hindsight, I probably should have let that just go. Instead I made the statement "It's not a coke commercial and it wasn't produced by coke" Shame on me. But both of those statements are true and I knew it because I had read about it elsewhere.

It could have just died right there. After a day or so, I revisited the thread and find the usual bulletin board snarkiness "Well who made it Pepsi???"

Maybe some folks just can't keep their fingers off that darn keyboard. Well of course it wasn't made by Pepsi - but LOL and OMG and Hardy Har Har - wasn't I clever by saying that. Get in line to pat me on the back boys. I showed that interloper a thing or two, didn't I?

Nonetheless, I went through the whole thing - and I thought in a polite and gentlemanly fashion.

Instead of just letting it go, more overly clever responses. I mean how dare anyone not just embrace this as the most bestest thing ever?

I think based on what I wrote and what was retrieved from the Historical Society website it was not a coke commercial and it was not produced by Coke. Yet when I revisit the thread, there's more chain pulling "Well after reviewing all the responses I think it's the greatest coke commercial ever" or something along those lines. Good for that guy - I'm sure 100 emails went into that response. And of course another guy has to go into chapter and verse about how an old commercial may not have had people attired correctly or whatever.

It's what folks do - a disparate opinion or a presentation of additional information which might burst the bubble somewhat - now matter how politely and respectfully put forth MUST be the advancement of some ulterior agenda. We must all be united - "That's great!" "That's wonderful" and everyone must fall in line.

Personally, I welcome learning something new, or getting a different perspective. It's the opportunity you get when a bunch of different people with different views land in one place to discuss. Unfortunately, in this venue, if you don't march to the same drum as the well established hierarchy you're a target - no matter how politely or respectfully you try to treat people.

Like I said in a previous response - somethings never change.

[rtraincollector]

Frank53 and others I originally got this clip but hadn't gotten time to forward as it had been forward about 100 times prior to getting but from the best I could tell it originated with the  Fort Wayne Railroad Historical Society, Inc  So I'm thinking they had something to do with the making of it. It was titled Steam locomotive recreates classic coca-cola commercial You can read more of the making of this commercial/clip here http://fortwaynerailroad.org/travel-refreshed/ just to get the fact behind this

 

[laz 57]

Nice commercial.  Anything to do with a train in the commercial is a bonus for the hobby.  Thanks for posting.

laz57