Was This the Best Nike Commercial of All Time?

MM3307 wrote:

I've always been a fan of this one:

https://youtu.be/volIlLCZ3nM

Although this one has always held a certain fascination

https://youtu.be/LqK0q9uHl6Q

Ah the irony. Last line of the Armstrong-as-boxer: "Lance Armstrong. Can you believe it? This guy can do anything". (Not to mention the roughing penalty on Vick.)

All these Lance commercials made me comment to my wife, "you can't put a price on what Lance Armstrong did to athletes and people everywhere."

They want to say he defrauded the US Postal Service. But how much is it worth when a teacher he inspired with that commercial goes into work the next day and re-commits him/herself?

Lance motivated me tremendously in high school and college. How do you put a price on that effect? For me, I got a full scholarship to Division I, so for me, his additional motivation and inspiration/aspiration was worth over $120K.

You can't put a price on greatness.

kWo wrote:You can't put a price on greatness.

Yeah, you can actually. What thing didn't you do?

Regardless, I'm glad things worked out for you.

Joe Roganer wrote:

I know the commercial that you speak of. Sorry, can't find it ether. Pippig came out of her apartment with a bag of groceries and joined in the chase.

Lone Survivor wrote:

Please, anyone, where is that funny commercial where the guy goes out his front door and suddenly he's being followed by the Oregon CC team, Michael Johnson, etc...I've googled and searched YouTube several times...I'm 48 and am probably doing something wrong. Help, anyone

I have this one on my computer at home. The director went to my school(Ithaca College), and so the main guy wears a shirt from my team. If I remember later I'll upload it to Youtube.

Hey, thanks a lot! I really appreciate it and yes, it was Ithaca on his shirt as you jogged my memory. I look forward to seeing it.

fat old finger lakes guy wrote:

Joe Roganer wrote:

I know the commercial that you speak of. Sorry, can't find it ether. Pippig came out of her apartment with a bag of groceries and joined in the chase.

I have this one on my computer at home. The director went to my school(Ithaca College), and so the main guy wears a shirt from my team. If I remember later I'll upload it to Youtube.

The one where the 10 year old kids working in slave factories stand up and praise Phil Knight.

The "Bo Knows" commercials

The one where thelegendarywaltstack says his teeth don't chatter on chilly early morning runs because he keeps them in his locker.

Lone Survivor wrote:

Hey, thanks a lot! I really appreciate it and yes, it was Ithaca on his shirt as you jogged my memory. I look forward to seeing it.

fat old finger lakes guy wrote:

I have this one on my computer at home. The director went to my school(Ithaca College), and so the main guy wears a shirt from my team. If I remember later I'll upload it to Youtube.

As promised, here's the Nike ad:

Sorry for the poor quality. I've had the ad on my computer for ages; it's some old school format.

Thanks a lot!!!! Really appreciate it;)

fat old finger lakes guy wrote:

Lone Survivor wrote:

Hey, thanks a lot! I really appreciate it and yes, it was Ithaca on his shirt as you jogged my memory. I look forward to seeing it.

As promised, here's the Nike ad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PXgkrAuuxk

Sorry for the poor quality. I've had the ad on my computer for ages; it's some old school format.

Lone Survivor wrote:

Thanks a lot!!!! Really appreciate it;)

fat old finger lakes guy wrote:

As promised, here's the Nike ad:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5PXgkrAuuxk

Sorry for the poor quality. I've had the ad on my computer for ages; it's some old school format.

Glad to help. If anyone can identify any of the other runners in the ad I'll add them in the description.