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Old 07-06-2014, 15:22   #1
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Guinness Makes Touching Tribute to Soldiers In Moving ‘Empty Chair’ Ad
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Old 07-06-2014, 17:55   #2
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Outfreakingstanding!

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Old 07-06-2014, 18:28   #3
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Great commercial. I have a couple of bottles of Guinness Dark in the fridge which I used to make Guinness beef stew. Maybe It's time to drink one!
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Old 07-29-2014, 20:20   #5
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Outfreakingstanding!

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Seconded.

So many meanings and allegory. I've always liked Guinness....well, until I tasted hefeweizen Probably should try mixing the two
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Old 07-29-2014, 20:34   #6
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It's pretty awesome.

Having said that, and having marketing falling on my plate on my civvie street job, I'd like to have seen the following:

A pint and seat placed on a bar/ table amongst friends with a small hand written card with the name of the Fallen on it.

A practice that could be easily repeated and go viral.

Not only good for Guinness sales, but having thousands of reminders of the Fallen amongst those who spent the last decade+ at the mall.
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