Hey, Weird: A Beer Ad Without T, A or Words Like ‘Duuuude’

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Spoken Word,” a Guinness ad, just debuted in Jamaica. It is pretty, and mystical, and it even takes a shot at being uplifting. “Reach for greatness,” it concludes, shortly after a melodic spoken word artist — whose words turn wisps of time into wings on his back — fades from view.

Substantial but casual. Kind of like Guinness, actually. Between the lines, it suggests drinking isn’t confined to drunks, co-eds or singles pursuing carnal intrigue.

By Saatchi & Saatchi/London and production firm Shilo/Hanharan. Music by Human.

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