Monthly Archives: February 2009
Wendy’s Training Video – Do you got the Rapping Skillz to Flip Burgers?
I met Dave Thomas in the mid-1990s at a book signing at…wait for it…a Wendy’s. He was a nice guy and took a few minutes to talk to me about my favorite Wendy’s meal. The guy really seemed to have … Continue reading
Barbie Beauty Salon Commercial
It is just amazing how many accessories Barbie has had over the years. I mean she is just one character. Can you imagine if they put this much effort into say Han Solo or GI-Joe’s Gung-Ho? I know Barbie had … Continue reading
Sputnik Mania Contest DVD Giveaway
Just a reminder that the Sputnik Mania DVD Giveaway is still going strong. If you want a copy of this great movie go to Twitter and friend your friendly neighborhood Retroist at (http://www.twitter.com/retroist). After you have done that, send me … Continue reading
What if Super Mario Bros Had Been Released on the Atari 2600
I am pretty sure the Atari 2600 would not have been able to handle the complexity of Super Mario Bros, but this video is a great imagining of the graphical treatment it would have received. Ahh…. nothing like a good … Continue reading
Levi’s Jeans Animated Ads from the 1980s
I believe that Levi’s advertising reached its peak with their series of animated commercials that they ran in the 1980s. You know the one with the guy making the Tarzan yell and the creature that kind of looks like a … Continue reading
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