Have you seen this commercial? Every time it comes on my TV, I can’t help but stop and stare.
What makes it so compelling? Obviously, part of its charm is the clever idea itself. Showing amazing athletes – obviously located in different places – challenging each other through film is cool. Another thing that gets me are the incredible tricks and skills the people in the ad are showing off! Did you see that girl with the jump rope?
What makes me watch every single time it airs, though – and even again, when I pulled this up on YouTube – is the idea behind the commercial.
I know, I know. Nike is telling us to buy their gear. And, yeah, they might be saying to just do it, whatever it is. But they’re really trying to sell us more stuff. Sure. I know that.
But what I take away from this commercial – and what I think Nike might be saying – is that each of us have an amazing, incredible talent. Every one of us has a unique gift, something that nobody else can do.
So, what’s your gift? What is it that nobody but you can do in this world, in your world?
{Or, if you’re not up for deep thoughts this Friday, tell me instead about your favorite commercial. That’s fun, too!}
I’m thankful for my sense of humor and that it can translate into writing, video, or making my sons laugh throughout the day.
I love that! And really, is there anything better than a little kid’s laugh?
I’ve never seen this commercial before. But you’re right. The momentum behind it is exactly that–that there’s something out there that only I can do. And, yep, it made me wanna go write a song even before I read your take on it. I’ve never been an athlete, but I’ve insisted on excelling at whatever it is that I’ve put my hands to.
I love that this made you want to write a song. :)
I believe that I’m especially skilled at procrastinating. I mean, more so than a lot of other people. (That counts, right?:)
I think the women who run in 3-inch heels could’ve beat that last group (in impressiveness, not speed;).
I think WALKING in 3-inch heels is impressive, much less running!
I LOVE the Snickers commercial with the sharks!
PS, it’s Monday, I don’t have to think deep today, do I?
No deep thoughts required on Mondays OR Fridays! :)