Wednesday, October 17th 2012

Chanel Found A Way To Make Their Brad Pitt Ads Even Weirder

Sweetas covered the first Chanel No. 5 ad starring the world's #1 supplier of hair grease, Brad Pitt, and that mess of a commercial made my eyes bleed cheese. Chanel is trying it again and they barfed out their second commercial. It's still Brad Pitt standing in front of the same background you sat in front of during your second grade picture day and he's still saying the words that only make sense to Terrence Malick or community college poets who've taken way too much peyote. But this time, they added random chicks staring out of windows and walking on rivers. THE HELL is all of this? I've never EVER wanted to buy a bottle of Chanel No. 5, but I might now, because it's obvious who ever was in charge of making this wreck freebased that stankness for inspiration and I want to be that buzzed.

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Uptown James's picture

It be more fun if he was the one wearing the black dress; maybe with the shaved head he used to have.

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justincase's picture

Chanel No.5 and Brad Pitt - Ludicrous.

Naughychimp's picture

Bwahahaaaaaah! Too hilarious! I don't find it at all appealing - just silly & pretentious - but yes, it's not targeted primarily for the US market so who cares what North Americans think of it? And, Brad doesn't care how lame it is, if he made $7Million (= about $4.5million after taxes, agent fees, etc) for this piece of feces. You can redo an entire chateau roof for that much $.

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Submitted by de Cosmos on Wed, 10/17/2012 -
And there is this for clods like me who don't appreciate high art:

FILM SYNOPSIS
JOE WRIGHT'S SERIES OF ODES TO CHANEL N°5
The first commercial unveils Brad Pitt talking into the camera. The background defines shockingly stark while he is filmed in black and white. Initially, Pitt appears to be reciting a poem to a former love. No images are necessary since every word intrigues while his voice manages to be both haunting and passionate. Trapped in a smitten state, he becomes nostalgic about memories, dreams and the fantasies they caused. Ambiguous, it is not clear who is the object of his affections. That is until his warm voice turns lightly triumphant. Indeed, it is CHANEL No.5 – the eternally feminine fragrance – that has inspired his gripping ode to romance.

The next film succeeds in marrying Pitt’s flawless face and masterful voice with well-chosen imagery. The close-up of a penthouse, the ecstasy of nature, a visit to an art museum and a chance meeting in an elevator illustrate his bygone souvenirs, which imply a global scale. Throughout, the camera sensually caresses CHANEL No.5 – the alchemy of the elegant bottle and golden coloured liquid – bringing to mind the fluid and everlasting impression of the iconic scent. But the final crescendo marks the target. There is the map of the world; there is Paris, home of CHANEL No.5; a reigning power in the perfume industry.

It it all clear now?
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Yea - that's about as gay as it gets right there.

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There's even a website with high res downloads of the ads and Bradders:
http://www.chanelno5campaign.com/MNR/

And there is this for clods like me who don't appreciate high art:

FILM SYNOPSIS
JOE WRIGHT'S SERIES OF ODES TO CHANEL N°5

The first commercial unveils Brad Pitt talking into the camera. The background defines shockingly stark while he is filmed in black and white. Initially, Pitt appears to be reciting a poem to a former love. No images are necessary since every word intrigues while his voice manages to be both haunting and passionate. Trapped in a smitten state, he becomes nostalgic about memories, dreams and the fantasies they caused. Ambiguous, it is not clear who is the object of his affections. That is until his warm voice turns lightly triumphant. Indeed, it is CHANEL No.5 – the eternally feminine fragrance – that has inspired his gripping ode to romance.

The next film succeeds in marrying Pitt’s flawless face and masterful voice with well-chosen imagery. The close-up of a penthouse, the ecstasy of nature, a visit to an art museum and a chance meeting in an elevator illustrate his bygone souvenirs, which imply a global scale. Throughout, the camera sensually caresses CHANEL No.5 – the alchemy of the elegant bottle and golden coloured liquid – bringing to mind the fluid and everlasting impression of the iconic scent. But the final crescendo marks the target. There is the map of the world; there is Paris, home of CHANEL No.5; a reigning power in the perfume industry.

It it all clear now?

chinlee3's picture

He should just say......"Yes, Chanel No. 5, cause the world must smell like Grandma."

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Submitted by Deb on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:22pm.
How about this doozy from Sean John P Diddy Ding Dong Puffy Poo?

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did he go and change his name again? LOL!!

that commercial is beyond vomitrocious. Especially when he turns his ugly mouf breather face to the camera trying to look sessy.

Bizzarelife's picture

These ads are SO ridiculous. Ordinarily, I like Chanel. Big fan of Chanel's fragrance "Chance". However, as of the last two years, I have stuck with J Dior. I love it.

Brad is just not bringing the sexy anymore. That whole thing with Angelina Jolie is such a big turn off. Who wants him now? I definitely DO NOT.

AbSynthia's picture

This isn't new for Chanel.

http://youtu.be/9Tmhfwz8w5o

They have a long history of Down the Rabbit Hole advertising. Everyone's talking about it, they win.

Hallo!! Chanel!!

It's still not working!

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Gardening Girl's picture

I still cant string together the strange disconnect of stoner goat boy and the elegance of Chanel...maybe I need a bong hit.

"Let them all boil in their own hotdog juice." Deb 7/2012

Rocket's picture

If you are just going to use a man's voice in an ad, just use Sean Connery's.

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Submitted by vsminimoose on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 9:44am.

If you want to sell perfume to women you make her think that men will WANT her when she's wearing it. At least with the Nicole Kidman ad it showed a guy lusting after her and made mention of how hot he was for her perfume.

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Yah, but there was no sexual chemistry between the two of them. And Nicole's "I love to DANCE!" was a major durrr moment.

I like this Miss Dior Cherie ad because Natalie Portman looks sexy in it, and it makes the "wear perfume and be desired and rich and get laid" part pretty obvious:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gub1O_3NfnE

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Submitted by kiwikim on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 12:17pm.
I remember some years back when Jen was talking about the break up and she was talking about Angelina Jolie and Brad working together. She said something about Angelina being a beautiful woman and therefore it was "inevitable". That makes this ad that much more creepy or Brad wrote it and therefore he's still missing that "senstivity" chip.

Only old memaws wear this crap anyway. Crap was invented to cover up the stench of people that didn't bathe back in the day. It's not working on Brad.
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Another thing that's weird is that I remember reading interviews when she started booming as well as when she married Brad Pitt - magazines were always asking her what she wore and she was always plugging chanel 5 as one of her favorite, everyday, staple scents. Now this jackweed is the new face.

I love no. 5 though. mmmmmm

Deb's picture

How about this doozy from Sean John P Diddy Ding Dong Puffy Poo?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzUpy4MMNho

"JUST SMILE LIKE A NORMAL FUCKED UP PERSON."
Charles Manson

I remember some years back when Jen was talking about the break up and she was talking about Angelina Jolie and Brad working together. She said something about Angelina being a beautiful woman and therefore it was "inevitable". That makes this ad that much more creepy or Brad wrote it and therefore he's still missing that "senstivity" chip.

Only old memaws wear this crap anyway. Crap was invented to cover up the stench of people that didn't bathe back in the day. It's not working on Brad.

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what???? inbebidable, idubidibly? whatever I like Coco better.
Brad http://youtu.be/pMADJcimnds

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Zorba-the-Geek's picture

Maybe Brad was inspired by this surprisingly dopey ad starring Catherine Deneauve.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr9sZEhpeyI&feature=related

It would be awesome if Brad's commercial also had prices flashing on the screen, and an ending where Brad's hair cascades down the bottle.

PrettyHateMachine's picture

Perfume should just stick to print ads with a little sample. Or have someone describe what the perfume smells like.. Anything besides this nonsense.

StillaVllyGrl's picture

There is something so awkward about this. I get second hand embarrassment watching it. Very uncomfortable!

Paquita's picture

Forget about how Brad Pitt is a terrible choice for Chanel. The images of the ladies and him are not remotly related to one another. There is no unity, no transition, it makes no sense. Do it all over again!

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I'm glad I am not the only one who doesn't like Chanel No. 5 smells. It reminds me of my grandmother - so it smells like old lady to me.

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The only thing I like about Chanel No. 5 is the bottle, which is classic and has been copied but not surpassed ever since.

I do love Coco, though, and will put some on today, because I too am classic and never surpassed.

They should just show the bottle alone and get some sexy guy voice to intone how sexy he finds you while wearing this, what is essentially an old lady/powdery perfume.

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Deb's picture

I'm racking my brain, trying to think of a perfume ad that wasn't insipid.
Because "Buy this expensive liquid and put it on your body. People will find you more attractive and less stinky" is the closest thing to the truth, yet would not fly either.

"JUST SMILE LIKE A NORMAL FUCKED UP PERSON."
Charles Manson

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Submitted by Ophelias evil twin on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 8:20am.

eta: Jillthe Ripper is right. The stuff smells horrid. The only time I ever 'wore' it was when I was a kid I stepped on a bee. There was no rubbing alcohol handy so my Gran poured her Chanel no. 5 on my foot. Chanel = trauma for me.

LMAO!! OMG I cannot stop laughing at this!

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Submitted by Juniperjump on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 6:33am.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_Lj58hsOO4

LMAO!! This is the worst.

Submitted by vsminimoose on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 9:41am.

Submitted by sushi on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 9:29am.
Submitted by vsminimoose on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 9:26am.

Ok could you guys quit yammering on about how "dirty" Brad Pitt looks? I could give 2 mooky stinks about the guy or this TERRIBLE ad but come on....he does not look dirty. Why? Because he has long hair and facial hair? That hardly qualifies. You guys are scraping the bottom of the barrel if that's the #1 thing you can say against him.

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How about this: His hair looks washed but stringy and his facial hair looks dumb as fuck. He has the sex appeal of a doorknob.

Better? ;)
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perky's picture

OET- I never knew she played drums until about 5 years ago so you were ahead of the game! Anyway, C ya later tater!

vsminimoose's picture

Aside from obvious reasons why Chanel majorly bombed on this ad....what is the appeal for women?

It's always the same thing...some anorexic woman with 12lbs of makeup on is running through a glass house with sheets of fabric hanging from her body looking confused. Yea.....give me that perfume.

If you want to sell perfume to women you make her think that men will WANT her when she's wearing it. At least with the Nicole Kidman ad it showed a guy lusting after her and made mention of how hot he was for her perfume. This is just pretentious babble BS.

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Submitted by sushi on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 9:29am.
Submitted by vsminimoose on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 9:26am.

Ok could you guys quit yammering on about how "dirty" Brad Pitt looks? I could give 2 mooky stinks about the guy or this TERRIBLE ad but come on....he does not look dirty. Why? Because he has long hair and facial hair? That hardly qualifies. You guys are scraping the bottom of the barrel if that's the #1 thing you can say against him.

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How about this: His hair looks washed but stringy and his facial hair looks dumb as fuck. He has the sex appeal of a doorknob.

Better? ;)
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I can absolutely stand behind that statement :)

Submitted by vsminimoose on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 9:26am.

Ok could you guys quit yammering on about how "dirty" Brad Pitt looks? I could give 2 mooky stinks about the guy or this TERRIBLE ad but come on....he does not look dirty. Why? Because he has long hair and facial hair? That hardly qualifies. You guys are scraping the bottom of the barrel if that's the #1 thing you can say against him.

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How about this: His hair looks washed but stringy and his facial hair looks dumb as fuck. He has the sex appeal of a doorknob.

Better? ;)

vsminimoose's picture

Ok could you guys quit yammering on about how "dirty" Brad Pitt looks? I could give 2 mooky stinks about the guy or this TERRIBLE ad but come on....he does not look dirty. Why? Because he has long hair and facial hair? That hardly qualifies. You guys are scraping the bottom of the barrel if that's the #1 thing you can say against him.

Ophelias evil twin's picture

::waves @ Perky:: Hi ya.. loved the clips. I remember seeing a biography show on them and Karen saying how much they got teased because they were so squeaky clean and they had Chicklet teef etc.. I was around 9 when I saw them on Ed Sullivan and thought she was kewl 'cause she played drums.

"Worlds #1 supplier of hair grease." Fucking fabulous! Love you MK!

Heather M.'s picture

The fuck? That sucks donkey balls and that's probably what his junkie ass smells like!

perky's picture

Submitted by Ophelias evil twin on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 8:59am.

MORNING' OET! Ever since our Carpenters chat the other day I have been on a major kick. YouTube, records, cd's....sniff. What did u think of those videos?

perky's picture

Just the idea of this is so embarrassing I can't even click to watch. I'm sure I'll see this mess on tv.

guest's picture

OET...yes! They are fab! Brad obviously just doesn't give a sh*t & it shows.

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Submitted by guest on Wed, 10/17/2012 - 8:57am.
They could do so much better.

true dat, guest. Have you seen the Dior J'adore commercials with Charlize? they are fantastic.

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They could do so much better.

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Whamo's picture

Inevitable.... The loss of pretty boy status

Inevitable....The world laughing at you

Inevitable.....The copy writer will be fired

Inevitable....Realization of a failed Ad Campaign

Inevitable.....Look at Heroina, realize mistake

Inevitable.....You'll want balls back

Inevitable.....knowing they're lost forever

Inevitable.... Heroina will shoot up again

12stepstohell's picture

Brad looks like a fucking goat. And this looks like it was directed by some Hipster douche taking a media class at community college.Oooh, look at me, I'm edgy!!

QueenVelveeta's picture

Chanel No. 5 stinks, but Coco is heavenly.

LisaRose's picture

I LOVE Chanel No 5 but this wouldn't get me to buy it. Brad Pitt or no Brad Pitt, it's too expensive! I like the reference to the second grade background! They actually use green screens now!

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Ophelias evil twin's picture

these commercials are redick..specially the Brad one. Such pretentious nonsense. I don't understand choosing him for it. Sorry but sessy packed its bags and left you years ago Goat boy.

eta: Jillthe Ripper is right. The stuff smells horrid. The only time I ever 'wore' it was when I was a kid I stepped on a bee. There was no rubbing alcohol handy so my Gran poured her Chanel no. 5 on my foot. Chanel = trauma for me.

Jill-The-Ripper's picture

It just makes me think of his narration in Interview With the Vampire.
I would never, ever, buy Chanel #5.
It stinks!
I am a child of the 60s and Mom had a bottle of it in her dresser drawer, to save for "special" events.
She saved it until it only smelled like alcohol.
There's a lesson in this...wear your "good" perfume even if you're just running out to buy a gallon of milk.
Oh, and if you're Brad Pitt, it wouldn't hurt to get a shower, a haircut, and shave off that nasty goatee.

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Jesus fucking Christ, Brad... Do your balls smell THAT bad?