TV Commercials: subtle marijuana references

ikari · 06-14-2002, 04:48 AM

While i was watching the tube tonight, a commercial came on (oo, amazing eh?).

Anyways, it was the 2003 Nissan Maxima commercial... maybe some of you have seen it?

Anyways, it says:
"UFO Sightings: 420", then the car goes by and it says "UFO Sightings: 421" .. but the actual commercial doesn't matter..

Gee, 420, where did they come up with that number?
I'm guessing either they're trying to draw a reference between marijuana and aliens, or there's a stoner working in the marketing department.

Either way, i got a very good chuckle out of it, as it caught me off guard and i certainly wasn't expecting it.

Anyways, has does anyone else know what i'm talking about? Has anyone else noticed in some commercials subtle references that might suggest a marketing ploy, or perhaps just a stoner having fun?

EeJay · 06-14-2002, 05:03 AM

I've seen a few on TV, but I can only remember one.

On this show called A Current Affair down here, they were covering a story where some guy in a wheel chair caught a taxi from Brisbane to Adelaide (like 2500km) and they were filming the meter of another taxi and it read 4.19 and ticked over to 4.20.

TheCleric · 06-14-2002, 05:29 AM

You high ikari?

Cleric

06-14-2002, 08:11 PM

Also, whenever Marv Albert is calling an NBA game, he always makes sure to note "4:20 left in the game"

marv must be an insider

ChronicMasta · 06-15-2002, 12:58 AM

i saw that nissan commerical .. its good..
good stuff to the marketing people in nissan... amkes me want to hotbox that car

imported_Ilúvatar · 06-15-2002, 05:38 PM

it was a little bit ago, but there was a juicy fruit commercial where some "scientists" were behind a one way window and in front of the window was the side walk with a bear trap on it. one the bear trap was a stick of juicy fruit, a guy walks by and grabs it and gets caught anyway, on the scientists' side, there was a clock above them and it read 4:20 on it. that always gave me a good laugh.

goldberry · 06-17-2002, 03:11 AM

three of my stoner friends are getting their degrees in marketing ... i'm looking forward to see their work

OZONE · 06-25-2002, 02:19 PM

Oh Christ, this is the embarassing part on my behalf, but what is the significance of 420 and weed?

Super Woman · 06-25-2002, 04:26 PM

420 means time to smoke.

ikari · 06-25-2002, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by goldberry
three of my stoner friends are getting their degrees in marketing ... i'm looking forward to see their work

so am I

if they make any internation ones let me know, ehehe

ozone - there's a thread somewhere on how 420 was formed... it was something to do with school kids and meeting after school to smoke at 4:20 (dont beat me if im wrong, eheh)

Anyways, it's national "time to get stoned" at 4:20, and 4/20 (april 20th) is the "stoner day" sort of thing...

06-14-2002, 04:48 AM	#1
ikari Seasoned Activist Join Date: Oct 2001 Posts: 1,156 Grams: 5,245.15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	TV Commercials: subtle marijuana references While i was watching the tube tonight, a commercial came on (oo, amazing eh?). Anyways, it was the 2003 Nissan Maxima commercial... maybe some of you have seen it? Anyways, it says: "UFO Sightings: 420", then the car goes by and it says "UFO Sightings: 421" .. but the actual commercial doesn't matter.. Gee, 420, where did they come up with that number? I'm guessing either they're trying to draw a reference between marijuana and aliens, or there's a stoner working in the marketing department. Either way, i got a very good chuckle out of it, as it caught me off guard and i certainly wasn't expecting it. Anyways, has does anyone else know what i'm talking about? Has anyone else noticed in some commercials subtle references that might suggest a marketing ploy, or perhaps just a stoner having fun? __________________ we barely remember who or what came before this precious moment, we are choosing to be here right now. hold on, stay inside...

06-14-2002, 05:03 AM	#2
EeJay Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 1,246 Grams: 2,891.65 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	I've seen a few on TV, but I can only remember one. On this show called A Current Affair down here, they were covering a story where some guy in a wheel chair caught a taxi from Brisbane to Adelaide (like 2500km) and they were filming the meter of another taxi and it read 4.19 and ticked over to 4.20. __________________ Experience is an honest teacher.

06-14-2002, 05:29 AM	#3
TheCleric Novice Healer Join Date: Oct 2000 Posts: 2,386 Grams: 5,679.45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 5 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	Thread Moved - Movies and Television You high ikari? Cleric __________________

06-15-2002, 12:58 AM	#5
ChronicMasta Jr. Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 113 Grams: 2,251.10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	i saw that nissan commerical .. its good.. good stuff to the marketing people in nissan... amkes me want to hotbox that car __________________ ----------------------------------- Smoke UP Foo !!

06-15-2002, 05:38 PM	#6
imported_Ilúvatar Where is my mind... Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,732 Grams: 4,123.75 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts Stock Portfolio Total Value: 0.000 Gain/Loss: 0.000%	another commercial for the stoners. it was a little bit ago, but there was a juicy fruit commercial where some "scientists" were behind a one way window and in front of the window was the side walk with a bear trap on it. one the bear trap was a stick of juicy fruit, a guy walks by and grabs it and gets caught anyway, on the scientists' side, there was a clock above them and it read 4:20 on it. that always gave me a good laugh. __________________ I've got the smell of a local man, who's got the loneliest feeling.

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