Here is another instant classic from the advertising folks for John West, this time for their Tuna products. These guys are brilliant. See their other classic, John West Salmon.

I’ll admit, being a former business school type, I’m a sucker for really good, humorous advertising. Also is example how an advertising campaign turns viral.

Two whales, a male and a female, were swimming side by side in the ocean. Suddenly, the male whale spots a ship in the distance. He recognizes it as the whaling ship that killed his father.

Filled with anger, he says to his female companion, “That’s the ship that killed my father! Let’s swim closer!” Read more »

One night, at the lodge of a hunting club, two new members were being introduced to other members and shown around. The man leading them around said, “See that old man asleep in the chair by the fireplace? He is our oldest member and can tell you some hunting stories you’ll never forget.” Read more »

too good of a classic not to include it.

The Colorado State Department of Fish and Wildlife is advising hikers, hunters, fishermen, and golfers to take extra precautions and be on the alert for bears.

The advisory cautions people to wear noise-producing devices such as little bells on their clothing to alert bears of their presence and to not startle them unexpectedly. They also advise you to carry pepper spray in case of an encounter with a bear. Read more »