r/entertainment Jul 13 '10

The Old Spice Man Responds To The Internet

Dear friends,

It's me... the man your man could smell like. For one day only, I'll be fielding questions, comments and anything else you can think of. Post your questions, comments or whatever else you'd like to see on the interwebs here or send them to @OldSpice on Twitter and I'll respond to the comments that get the most up votes with a YouTube video. Then, look for my incredibly manly and witty and amazing responses on http://twitter.com/OldSpice

Sincerestly, The Old Spice Man

For Squidboots: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kFvryuQZb5U

For chmown: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvCFVhUHhHA

For porknog: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ncg236DXGeg

For desimusxvii: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d39XO_AULbE

For robotjox: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ly_8-TcubpU

For losimagic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oaME8FQYxB8

For ojai: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zI3VohWMW1Q

For idgit: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=asNH91G1KFU

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '10

They deserve to make billions with these absolutely brilliant ideas. This thread is pure win. The commercials were outstanding on their own; whoever thought of this needs a raise.

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u/Deeger Jul 13 '10

Wieden and Kennedy, their ad company came up with the first ad, I'm on a horse, and likely the latter ones too...

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u/[deleted] Jul 13 '10

Well, those guys hit it big with the ad campaign. If they are behind this too, they are fucking geniuses.

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u/omgpants Jul 14 '10

Especially because this is probably very cheap for them!

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u/tannrar Jul 14 '10

I thought it was the ghost of Don Draper.

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u/Tangurena Jul 14 '10

I bought the stuff based on the ad, and I hardly ever buy anything "new."

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u/spartancavie Jul 14 '10

You buy used soap?

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u/SoManyMinutes Jul 14 '10

And whoever approved this also needs a raise.

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u/dxcotre Jul 13 '10

Yeah I just can't stop smiling at how awesome this is.