I was going to write about this nice cinema ad for Orange from Jack Black, but as I detest Orange (They tried to get me to pay a £700 phone bill that was an error, then threatened to sue me, then cut me off after 6 years of loyal patronage) I instead thought I would take the time to write about this somewhat controversial new campaign for Tropitone bronzer. The copy in English translates as “NON-WHITES” and harks back to apartheid days in South Africa, Tropitone then spray painted their logo with an ad for sunless bronzer next to the benches on the pavement, suggesting that once you use the product you will no longer have white skin! Interesting approach from Johannesburg ad agency morrisjones. Thoughts ?

Nice work by ogilvy johannesburg for BP, Sponsors of the South African 2010 soccer World Cup. The below ads feature uniquely South African groups of people playing comedy football against each other and have been aired at match time on the local state owned SABC channels. Love the ads, would be interested to hear what any of the overseas readers think though, as is very local humour for the most part. Please add a comment if you agree / disagree. Mamas vs Cafe Owners Boytjies(Body Builders) vs Car guards Divas vs Taxi drivers