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Post by Deleted on Nov 15, 2020 10:29:06 GMT
It seems as though those people who complained must have a lot of time on their hands. They're probably those people that take life way too seriously. Bunch of killjoys. Talk about being OTT. Seems that it gets complaints every year. Don't think it is bus spotters as they say. One thing the Christmas adverts are way too early, 1 November they were on tv, I was like wtf! then between them black friday adverts, its a joke. We would soon be getting Easter adverts at 1st January... Well they do start advertising Creme Eggs on Social Media from Jan 1st.
I really don't see why people making a fuss, adverts are always on early for Christmas. I said it yesterday it is better people start early this year (Online at least) otherwise it will be a mad rush after lockdown and the last thing we want is another lockdown in January.
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Post by greenboy on Nov 15, 2020 11:03:27 GMT
I wonder how many of the 'bus spotters' who have complained about this advert actually have a vested interest in John Lewis? There's no such thing as bad publicity!
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Post by John tuthill on Nov 15, 2020 11:48:47 GMT
I wonder how many of the 'bus spotters' who have complained about this advert actually have a vested interest in John Lewis? There's no such thing as bad publicity! And if John Lewis were quick enough, they could sell models of this bus: "Everyone comes with a free anorak"  |
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Post by Green Kitten on Nov 15, 2020 15:43:08 GMT
Two two two two two ting
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Post by thewintersoldier on Nov 15, 2020 19:37:44 GMT
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Post by capitalomnibus on Nov 16, 2020 13:44:42 GMT
Come on... We all know there are plenty of members of this very forum that would get their knickers in a twist about this... I saw the advert and didn't even pay notice until I saw this post here. Most buses or even trains on adverts or tv programs is usually wrong, so do not know why any enthusiast as they say would be up in arms. It is more likely the anti John Lewis brigade picking holes. |
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Post by vjaska on Nov 16, 2020 14:35:46 GMT
Come on... We all know there are plenty of members of this very forum that would get their knickers in a twist about this... I saw the advert and didn't even pay notice until I saw this post here. Most buses or even trains on adverts or tv programs is usually wrong, so do not know why any enthusiast as they say would be up in arms. It is more likely the anti John Lewis brigade picking holes. I've seen enthusiasts online be up in arms about the advert over the number and destination, it's got nothing to do with any anti John Lewis brigade. An advert is usually designed to mimic real life to an extent not match it 100%. |
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Post by ServerKing on Nov 16, 2020 15:07:33 GMT
I saw the advert and didn't even pay notice until I saw this post here. Most buses or even trains on adverts or tv programs is usually wrong, so do not know why any enthusiast as they say would be up in arms. It is more likely the anti John Lewis brigade picking holes. I've seen enthusiasts online be up in arms about the advert over the number and destination, it's got nothing to do with any anti John Lewis brigade. An advert is usually designed to mimic real life to an extent not match it 100%. I like the Arriva moquette inside with ivory grab rails. Perhaps its a former PDL from the 318 retrofitted with non standard blinds? "Tunnel Transit" might not do well with no social distancing stickers on the doors, and lack of "BUS FULL" signage?  Good to see a bus pass to another operator and avoid unnecessary scrappage  |
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Post by Eastlondoner62 on Nov 16, 2020 15:11:58 GMT
I genuinely think this is exactly why that number and destination were chosen. The 222 going to Tooting has always been a missed opportunity. |
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Post by greenboy on Nov 16, 2020 16:28:21 GMT
Come on... We all know there are plenty of members of this very forum that would get their knickers in a twist about this... I saw the advert and didn't even pay notice until I saw this post here. Most buses or even trains on adverts or tv programs is usually wrong, so do not know why any enthusiast as they say would be up in arms. It is more likely the anti John Lewis brigade picking holes. Indeed there are a lot of instances of buses or trains in TV ads or soaps that are wrong and pass off without comment, the reaction to this particular advert is over the top. As you say either people with a anti John Lewis agenda or those with a vested interest in the company trying to get a bit more publicity. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 16, 2020 17:17:23 GMT
I actually doubt more than the 4 people in the article complained. These type of stories are just click bait by the papers.
Its done its job and got the clicks.
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Post by LJ17THF on Nov 16, 2020 17:19:41 GMT
I don't even think they are serious, probably just a but of humour to lift our lockdown lives up, but the Mirror seemed to have taken it seriously! Now I know not much goes on during lockdown, but surely there are much more interesting things going on?
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Post by Green Kitten on Nov 16, 2020 20:00:51 GMT
I genuinely think this is exactly why that number and destination were chosen. The 222 going to Tooting has always been a missed opportunity. Swap the route numbers for 222 and 333 and voila |
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Post by Paul on Nov 18, 2020 0:13:17 GMT
Come on... We all know there are plenty of members of this very forum that would get their knickers in a twist about this... I saw the advert and didn't even pay notice until I saw this post here. Most buses or even trains on adverts or tv programs is usually wrong, so do not know why any enthusiast as they say would be up in arms. It is more likely the anti John Lewis brigade picking holes. I think there must be some sort of legal bar to using genuine route numbers and destinations. There’s been a couple quoted here such as the 200 to Victoria in Doctor Who. I don’t know if anyone reads Andy McDermott’s Eddie Chase and Nina Wilde books but a recent novel in that series had the heroes travelling on an LT in the Putney area on Route 357 (I think it was 357, it was certainly some high three figure route number). Similarly, I just finished reading Personal in the Jack Reacher series of books by Lee Child where the hero uses ‘a travel ticket named after a bivalve mollusc’ to travel on a bus between Romford and Barking. It wouldn’t take a minute for the author to research which bus makes that journey and combined with the vague reference to an Oyster card leads me to believe he simply isn’t allowed to reference the correct name and route |
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Post by capitalomnibus on Nov 18, 2020 23:29:50 GMT
I saw the advert and didn't even pay notice until I saw this post here. Most buses or even trains on adverts or tv programs is usually wrong, so do not know why any enthusiast as they say would be up in arms. It is more likely the anti John Lewis brigade picking holes. I think there must be some sort of legal bar to using genuine route numbers and destinations. There’s been a couple quoted here such as the 200 to Victoria in Doctor Who. I don’t know if anyone reads Andy McDermott’s Eddie Chase and Nina Wilde books but a recent novel in that series had the heroes travelling on an LT in the Putney area on Route 357 (I think it was 357, it was certainly some high three figure route number). Similarly, I just finished reading Personal in the Jack Reacher series of books by Lee Child where the hero uses ‘a travel ticket named after a bivalve mollusc’ to travel on a bus between Romford and Barking. It wouldn’t take a minute for the author to research which bus makes that journey and combined with the vague reference to an Oyster card leads me to believe he simply isn’t allowed to reference the correct name and route Surely there isn't as I have seen genuine route numbers and destinations of buses used in adverts already before. |
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Good to see a bus pass to another operator and avoid unnecessary scrappage 
