Monday, September 27, 2010

We could use a little Demolition Derby

It's a challenge on this blog to write about new and different consumer escapes. Last week we were editing a new television commercial for the Detroit Red Wings. In the edit there's a shot of a vicious body check by Wings defenseman Niklas Kronwall. I commented that it reminded me of a demolition derby. One of the young creative team members gave me that "what you talking about old guy" look. I fondly recall watching the demolition derby as a kid. Now that was an escape. I fantasized that by the time I got my license I'd be able to give it a try. Unfortunately I never got my chance. Now with ESC, ABS, GPS, nine airbags and fiberglass bumpers I don't think it would be as much fun. Yet from time-to-time - when a driver on his phone does the jerk pass in the right hand lane at a stoplight - I wish I had a well-used V-nosed 1972 Pontiac Catalina to take him out demolition style.
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  1. Alan StammSeptember 27, 2010 at 10:23 AM

    And so another cultural touchstone becomes isolated by a generational divide.

    I suppose saying "you know, like bumper cars" would've clouded rather than clarified the reference. Are any non-digital amusements part of summer weekend escapes for young creative team members?

    They are for more than a few consumers.

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