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colin
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Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 810 Location: Australia
Worldwide Organisation For Men Exhibiting Nanciness mancans.com.au There have been some mysterious ads on TV. They don't advertise any company or product, just the website http://mancans.com.au
Quote:
Welcome… Maybe you had trouble understanding the difference between a V8 and flat 6. Perhaps you bought just a few too many hair products. Whatever the case, you acted in a distinctly unmanly way. And you grew yourself a nice little pair of Man Cans.
The site is funny, but I've got no idea where this is going to go.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:41 pm
notgordian
Unfictologist
Joined: 23 Nov 2006 Posts: 1383 Location: Philly
Looks like we'll find out more on the 2nd.
http://www.mancans.com.au/brabro/sale.html
Yes, that's right, a countdown!
Advertising-wise, this seems really familiar to some of the viral stuff Axe Body Spray has done (especially their Axe Snake Peel / Order of the Serpentine stuff).
Whois says it's Cadbury Schweppes, so it's definitely food related.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 8:55 pm
Colori
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Joined: 11 Jul 2007 Posts: 132
Teehee.
W.O.M.E.N.
xD I haven't looked at the site yet, i will in the morning. yawn.
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 9:19 pm
gott_sei_dank
Decorated
Joined: 15 Apr 2007 Posts: 191
I've got myself a nice set of man cans
Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 10:24 pm
Chronus_Valtiel
Entrenched
Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 975 Location: Some house I found. The people in it are really annoying.
This reminds me of the episode of Seinfeld where Kramer and George's dad were debating over whether to call a male brazier a "Bro" or a "Manzier".
Looks like Kramer won....
This is hilarious, I'm in .
_________________"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." -Einstein
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Posted: Sun Aug 19, 2007 11:29 pm
the_velociraptor
Decorated
Joined: 08 Aug 2007 Posts: 237 Location: A pen in Isla Sorna
Nice breast in the opening. LOL
Finally, a humorous ARG, real break from all the serious/scary ARGs that plague us.
Then again, this MIGHT be viral advertising.
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 12:52 am
Will 2.0
Unfictologist
Joined: 22 Jun 2007 Posts: 1431 Location: Burlington, Vermont
Take a look at the sponsors page (they're part of the same site), BraBro and the Celebrity Man Tape are out of stuff until the 2nd. Looks like all we can do is wait
Posted: Mon Aug 20, 2007 11:18 am
coffeegirl18
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Joined: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 802 Location: Kingston, Ontario, Canada
I may keep an eye on this for the laughs.
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Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 11:15 am
bryanflurry
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Joined: 02 Aug 2007 Posts: 477 Location: Mississauga, Canada
I like the intro,
Whois:
Quote:
Domain Name: mancans.com.au
Last Modified: Never Updated
Registrar ID: R00010-AR
Registrar Name: Melbourne IT
Status: OK
Registrant: CADBURY SCHWEPPES PROPRIETARY LIMITED
Registrant ID: ABN 78004551473
Eligibility Type: Company
Registrant ROID: C5071423-AR
Registrant Contact Name: Cadbury Schweppes Pty Limited
Registrant Email: Visit whois.ausregistry.com.au for Web based WhoIs
Tech ID: C4947140-AR
Tech Name: Domain Registrar
Tech Email: Visit whois.ausregistry.com.au for Web based WhoIs
Theres a countdown to September 2, which is the the first Sunday of September in Australia, which is also their father's day.
Must be viral marketing, Cadbury, chocolates and candies, oh no..
* I am a man
* I do manly things
* I do not shriek, giggle or cry
* I never watch romantic comedies. Ever.
* I am an island
(repeat)
Posted: Wed Aug 22, 2007 6:32 pm
Chronus_Valtiel
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Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 975 Location: Some house I found. The people in it are really annoying.
HAH! Schweppes! I might've known!
I remember the Schweppes commercial with John Cleese that was on right before A Fish Called Wanda.
That was hilarious, too.
_________________"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." -Einstein
Now Playing: Silverladder. BoL/SiD. Sky Remains.
Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2007 5:25 pm
Chronus_Valtiel
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Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 975 Location: Some house I found. The people in it are really annoying.
The Time's Come. Well the deadline's up.
The sales thing's changed too.
http://www.mancans.com.au/brabro/shop.html
_________________"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." -Einstein
Now Playing: Silverladder. BoL/SiD. Sky Remains.
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:14 pm
jonascltnc
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Joined: 02 Sep 2007 Posts: 102 Location: In the garage
"Testemonials"
This is hilarious. I signed up for the sale and discount info.
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 10:24 pm
Chronus_Valtiel
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Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 975 Location: Some house I found. The people in it are really annoying.
There's a new link on the SALE POSPONED! newspaper clipping.
http://www.mancans.com.au/brabro/news.html
_________________"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." -Einstein
Now Playing: Silverladder. BoL/SiD. Sky Remains.
Posted: Tue Sep 04, 2007 11:59 pm
colin
Entrenched
Joined: 13 Oct 2003 Posts: 810 Location: Australia
here is an email i got:
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You asked to stay informed about developments on the Man Cans front.
Well, we've had some alarming news.
Preliminary tests have indicated that the cure for Man Cans, although highly effective, is proving too potent. During recent trials, men have shown a massive reduction in their unmanly behaviour - along with a few unexpected side-effects.
These include: excessive hair growth, superhuman strength and, in at least one case, partial trans-species mutation. In a surprising case, a man from NSW has become a virile half-man/half-horse hybrid - the first diagnosed case of Centauritis seen in many years. The man, who prefers to remain unnamed, insists that he is very happy with his new physique and has quit his job as an interior designer to work full-time on a stud farm. As further studies continue, our quarantine restrictions will remain in place.
In a related story, a well-known Australian company has just patented their own cure for Man Cans. It's known to be even more effective, but without the side effect and readily available in a refreshing liquid form. As soon as we learn more about this product, we will contact our members.
Sincerely,
Sean Birk
Chairman, Worldwide Organisation for Men Exhibiting Nanciness
PS. you can help us in our research.
For reasons of medical integrity, you cannot respond directly to this email. So if you or a mate would like to help, or simply be kept informed about our latest findings, please contact us by visiting mancans.com.au/contact_us.html
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:12 am
Chronus_Valtiel
Entrenched
Joined: 06 Jul 2007 Posts: 975 Location: Some house I found. The people in it are really annoying.
I may not have man cans yet, but I WANT THAT CURE!
Centauritis, here I come
_________________"Any intelligent fool can make things bigger, more complex, and more violent. It takes a touch of genius -- and a lot of courage -- to move in the opposite direction." -Einstein
Now Playing: Silverladder. BoL/SiD. Sky Remains.
Posted: Wed Sep 05, 2007 2:19 am
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