Does anybody here remember that old Wendy's commercial

[Coventina]

of the Soviet fashion show?

It was probably from the late 80s, but I don't remember for sure. Although, I suppose it would have been irrelevant after 1989.

Anyway, it shows a bunch of stereotypically large Soviet-style proletarian looking women in gray outfits, all exactly the same, walking a catwalk like at a fashion show. Some are holding beach balls making their outfits "beach-wear" and one holds a flashlight making it "evening wear"...

Anyone else remember?

I was typing my lecture on Soviet Constructionism last night when that popped into my memory and gave me a chuckle.

[Gormy Cuss]

1. It was "swim wear," not "beach wear"

It was over the top funny for the times.

[Coventina]

2. Oops! Well, it was more than 20 years ago!!

:P

Glad someone else remembers it fondly, though.

:hi:

[Gormy Cuss]

3. I remember because it was pronounced "Svim-vehr" in the phony Russian accent..

The beach balls were what made it so funny however.
:hi:

[Lars39]

4. hehe

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hp2E9jvCz3k

[Coventina]

5. Is that a link to the commercial?

Once I get to a high-speed connection I'm going to watch it!

Heck, I'm going to show it in class during the Constructivism lecture! (I'm sure Wendy's wouldn't mind!)

Thanks!!!

:hi:

[Lars39]

6. Yes!

Thanks for posting about it. Good memories. :hi:

[MorningGlow]

7. "Very nice!"

:rofl:

I remember it well!

[Lars39]

8. Highlight of a lot of shows back then. :^)