i AMsterdam
I’m not ashamed to admit that since the Olympics started Friday, I’ve managed to fit in well over 20 hours of coverage. (It helps that I had a big freelance deadline tomorrow [Australia!], keeping me inside most of Saturday and the fact that the Olympics are worthy enough to keep on in the background at parties). I’ve become a regular encyclopedia of sob stories and random factoids, and loving every minute. And did you see- that 4×100 meter free relay? Incredible!!! Strangely enough I’m even finding the commercials more intriguing than usual.
I’m loving the catchyness of the Amstel Light Amsterdam commercial that showcases the beer as quintessentially Amsterdam. It definitely did its job as it took me back to my trip (and makes me want to go back and drink and Amstel Light while at it). I also love what the city has done with the “i AMsterdam” campaign that I started to see during my visit. How fun is that big sign that invites people to climb over it? So between this dam beer commercial, the Frugal Traveler in Amsterdam and the opening of the new Graphic Design Museum, Amsterdam is most definitely on my mind again. {image via design:related}
p.s. has anyone come across any good video of the theatrical portion of the Opening Ceremonies. I was in transit for that portion of the show, saw amazing pictures and heard great thing, but strangely cannot find much online.
Prêt à Voyager
August 11, 2008 at 2:02 pm //
I also enjoy this Sprite commercial:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1latJ7K8zc
anne
Abbey Goes Design Scouting
August 11, 2008 at 2:49 pm //
Anne, you crack me up! I having been loving the Amsterdam ad too. And, I too have been looking for good video of the opening ceremony which I missed! NBC has tons of mini on demand videos, but none of the opening ceremony! xo Abbey
PJ
August 11, 2008 at 4:59 pm //
I’m also addicted to watching the Olympics!
I’ve been trying to find a good YouTube clip of ones of my favorite commercials — the Coca Cola Bird’s Nest commerical w/lyrics. And all of the Nike commercials are so intense they make me want to cry.
Christy
August 11, 2008 at 5:59 pm //
Oh the opening ceremony was freakin awesome to watch! Hope you find a video of it.
april
August 12, 2008 at 4:40 am //
Fun blog!
Kate
August 12, 2008 at 11:26 am //
hey Anne, we recorded it for Mil as he had to go to bed. Send me your address and I’ll burn it onto dvd for you. Kate