On 18th of February 2007, more than two years ago, I made and published this comic.
Today, Microsoft paid Crispin Porter + Bogusky $300 million to make this.
Come on, reckon at least a million right? π
I’m a PC deja vu
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What is with the “I run Linux” in the top right corner of the second image? seems like someone is trying to make fun of a great advertisement campaign. Even if you don’t like it, you have to admit that they aren’t bashing like the apple (*shiver*) adds.
@Kevin: You didn’t read the words π
These three ads are infinitely better than all Get a Mac ads combined.
It’s probably because you have highlighted the Mac guy first, try to make the PC’s users big and a mac boy hidden somewhere in a small room. π
“On 18th of February 2007, more than two years ago…”
I think I must’ve slept through a few months or something :S.
But seriously, great comic, and a great ad from Microsoft.
Hey Long,
It’s probably a bit late but ever since you did these 2 pictures, I’ve been meaning to tell you you should redo the first one (the one with the Mac) with, like, a dozen of those guys (instead of just one), all dressed almost the same. It would emphasize the fact Macs are all the same, and prevent people from thinking your point is about numbers.
I was thinking of this comic when I first heard of these ads. lol
Long is in Australia, which is a year ahead of us.
Why isn’t Cartman a PC? Everyone else in the gang is (including Stan TWICE!)
We’re the PC! I want to cry!
The sad thing is that you people actually care about those ads… :-“
I think the ad was inspired by your blog π
“Long is in Australia, which is a year ahead of us.”
Ahead of you maybe, but I’m in Australia too π
Hey, you could have drawn your comic twice as fast if you had used a Mac.
I really liked this ad. It’s obviously a response to the inflammatory Mac ads but is good-natured and doesn’t belittle anyone. It also says to me that PC users aren’t looking to forge some kind of identity with the products they buy – they’re just regular people who need a tool to complete a job. I kind of find this ad inspirational. Good show, MS.
Yeah, I’ve been using a modified version of your Southpark pic as my wallpaper (thanks for the PSD files!)
When I saw the ads, the wallpaper came right into view. In fact why didn’t they just pay you that million and then you can make a south park animated version!
new ad suuuuuuuuuuucks. they should have kept gates and seinfeld.
I’m a PC and you should read my blog. π
In any case, it gets the point across.
love the ad!! kick ass π
Even worse, they paid for an ad campaign that isn’t “Original” but rather a response to an ad campaign that began over 2 years ago…
Its Hella Cool. -smirking-
Those two pictures are giving me a negative idea !
PC is crowded –> ok
Mac Stands out from the crowd, Unique and different –> LOL !