A good lead from Hlebarov brings us this pairing of beer ads. Now, I'm absolutly positive that Heineken was doing the same thing - at least on posters - back in 2001, possibly created by Neboko. I'm sure there are more examples but I can't find any in my archives at the mo' - if you have any link them in comments (or just email them to the hostmaster).
This is a new tv commercial recently released in Bulgaria for Heineken's brand Kaiser beer. Since Heineken owns it they might even have spun the idea from the Heineken poster I mention. Super adgrunts watch it here. It makes sense, as a Kaiser actually wears a crown don't they?
This is Budweiser King of beers from 2001. For any European beer lover this makes little sense, we're hard pressed to call it beer much less King. ;)
Budweiser - King of Beers (2001)
I'm sure there are loads more. Show'em if you got 'em!
Coloribus ADmirror has several of these: Corona
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PermalinkAh, well there you go the Heineken one I was blabbering about is there.
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PermalinkLongtime adlister Henrik said "I have a picture of Budweiser doing it in Shanghai, outdoor in the subway" which sounds kinda kinky, but then here's the image.
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PermalinkBudweiser lawyers will shut that down in a real hurry once they get wind of it.
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PermalinkPffft. Right, and Dolly Parton sleeps on her belly. I doubt that.
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PermalinkOn what do you base this assumption? Has Budweiser trademarked the upside-down cap or the phrase "King of beers" or something?
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PermalinkActually, I believe that Budweiser trademarked "King of Beers" many, many years ago. So far back that I can't remember when. [I just found an auction for a metal calendar for 1951 for "Budweiser'King of Beers" - Well! That pre-dates me!]
I understand European reluctance to drink American beers. They're not as flavorful or robust here in the States....
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PermalinkThe King of Beers vs. the Beer of Kings
Budvar and Budweiser
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PermalinkWanna bet that journalist loved getting "richer (but blander)" in there? ;)
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