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Discovery Channel ads, do you remember?

Thread starter Evo
Start date May 25, 2008
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The discussion centers around nostalgia for old Discovery Channel advertisements, with participants sharing links to specific commercials featuring meteors, fish, and mosquitoes. There is a positive sentiment towards these ads, highlighting their memorable nature. Additionally, the Geico Cavemen and Gekko series are mentioned as favorites among the participants. The conversation reflects a shared appreciation for the creativity and humor in these commercials, with one participant expressing surprise at how recent they felt.

May 25, 2008

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Evo

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The Evo Child and I were reminiscing over the old Discovery Channel ads last night, so I thought that I would share.

Meteors
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWo8-FNywMA&feature=related

Fish
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VVSNrAzxxAE&NR=1

Mosquitos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ms0RtYGEhY4&NR=1

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May 25, 2008

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Ivan Seeking

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Haha, those were great!

Tsu and I both like the Geico Cavemen, and the Gekko series.

I thought this series was pretty good too.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LHjWO6CTn0Y&feature=related

May 25, 2008

#3

B. Elliott

Haha. And here i am thinking those commercials were on just a few months ago. The meteor one was 'awesome'.

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