I did this post on another similar thread. Since not everyone may be familiar with all the background, I'm posting it here, too...
Well..., this is such a great ad, on so many levels, that the Obama camp should run it nationally (but I don't think they will...).
So, to understand it, you first have to understand where this ad came from. This is basically (and about 100%) -- the 1984 Apple Macintosh Computer "introduction" SuperBowl Ad. See it here --
http://www.uriahcarpenter.info/1984.html http://www.uiowa.edu/~commstud/adclass/1984_mac_ad.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1984_(television_commercial) That's the *background* as to where the commercial came from. You have to understand the "thinking" there -- first -- before understanding the thinking from the "Obama camp".
Back then, it was "Big Blue," the IBM juggernaut, supposedly to take over "the world of mindless automatons" (users of computers) by their rigid, top-town, controlling mentality. Little did they (or we) know (at that time) that this "Big Brother" was to turn out to be *actually* Microsoft and not Big Blue.
And so, the 1984 designation is straight from the book "1984" --
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0452284236/ This "Orwellian, Big Brother, top-down, controlling, manipulating and overarching government with its "thought police" and the "Newspeak" language (see --
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newspeak ) -- was precisely what the "Macintosh computer" was supposed to *break*. It was to "break the mold" of this authoritarian and dictatorial and *mindless* computer juggernaut (which has actually turned out to be Microsoft, today, instead of IBM, Big Blue).
So, this is the background. This is where the commercial came from. Everything is the same -- except -- for Hillary's picture on the screen (and a logo change on the woman's shirt).
Now, Hillary is speaking in the same manner as that *original speaker* of that original ad -- the same "we are having a conversation" -- which actually means -- "I speak and you listen!" And while giving the impression that "we" will all help -- it actually means that "I will decide and *you* will do!" (think back to the "health care issue when Clinton first came into office that Hillary tried to "manhandle" through the government process...).
So, now we come to the big "finale" of the ad, when the screen is smashed and "freedom will ring" -- so to speak.
The ad, as originally given (for the Apple Macintosh -- which is still here, today -- by the way...) -- was --
On January 24th,
Apple Computer will introduce
Macintosh.
And you will see why 1984
won't be like "1984."
And in this present ad -- you see it says, at the end --
On January 14th
the Democratic primary
will begin.
And you'll see why 2008
won't be like "1984."
And, finally, you see the "multi-colored logo" (which was originally from Apple) having been modified to the shape of an "O".
The last line shows us why it was changed to an "O" -- "BarackObama.com"
And there you have it.
Actually a pretty powerful ad, I would say.
Regards,
Star Traveler
P.S. -- Oh, and by the way, although Apple's logo back then was "multicolored" there may be a reason why the present "presenter" of this ad kept the multicolors. It may have something to do with the Rainbow Coalition that is referenced by leftists all over the world, and in the Democratic Party.
And "one more thing" (those of you who watch Jobs will get that "line") -- This present "political ad" is actually taken from a *remake* of Apple's 1984 ad. If you look closely, you'll see the "colorful" woman wearing an iPod. This ad was remade by Apple for iPod (and only shown briefly). I guess whoever made this political ad either didn't know or couldn't get an original copy.
And there you have it, from another thread....
A couple of tidbits about the original. After audioning lots of actresses for the girls part, Apple ended up hiring this woman from a fitness gym.
I had a great vhs video that was the 'Making of the 1984 commercial' that was distributed by Apple internally and to dealers. They had a production of it, with the music, "Somebodys watching me" by Rockwell.
Would be interesting to hear it over the Hillary video
Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell
Who's watching
Tell me who's watching
Who's watching me
I'm just an average man with an average life
I work from 9 to 5, hey hell, I pay the price
All I want is to be left alone, in my average home
But why do I always feel
Like I'm in the Twilight Zone? and...
I always feel like somebody's watching me
And I have no privacy, whoa-oa-oa
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Tell me, is it just a dream
When I come home at night
I bang the door real tight
People call me on the phone I'm trying to avoid
Or can the people on TV see me, or am I just paranoid?
When I'm in the shower, I'm afraid to wash my hair
Cause I might open my eyes and find someone standing there!
People say I'm crazy, just a little touch
But maybe showers remind me of "Psycho" too much
That's why...
I always feel like somebody's watching me
And I have no privacy, whoa-oa-oa
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Who's playing tricks on me?
Who's watching me
I don't know anymore!
Are the neighbours watching me?
Who's watching
Well is the mailman watching me?
Tell me who's watching
And I don't feel safe anymore, oh what a mess
I wonder who's watching me now
Who?
The IRS?!
I always feel like somebody's watching me
And I have no privacy, whoa-oa-oa
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Tell me is it just a dream
I always feel like somebody's watching me
And I have no privacy, whoa-oa-oa
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Who's playing tricks on me?
Who's watching me?
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Oooh, whoa-oa-oa
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Tell me, can it be?
Who's watching me?
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Whoa-oa-oa
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Who's playing tricks on me?
Who's watching me?
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Can I have my privacy
I always feel like somebody's watching me
Who's playing tricks on me?