There are times when I enjoy watching the adverts that break up a television series. Some of the funniest I have seen were the Castol ads from South Africa – they never failed to make me laugh. (Castrol is a motor oil that is used for cars). There were a series of them featuring three characters: Boet, Swaer and Moegaai.
The adverts reflect the typical accent of South Africans and represent a caricature of the Afrikaner and the black man.
Looking at these simple and short ads bring a smile to my face. This might be because I am South African and it brings to mind so many people who are reflected in these characters.
The one for Worker’s Day sends a message to all workers in SA to take their day of rest:
The following brings in another caricature and a play on words:
To enjoy the following advert, knowledge of the tokoloshe is required. According to Zulu tradition, the tokoloshe is mischievous spirit that can bring you harm. One way to keep the tokoloshe away from you is to put a brick under each leg of your bed.
Their encounter with a Frenchman:
And with a little tongue in cheek:
Even mention is made of the change in South African sports:
Watching these video clips bring back a little of my South African memories. Sometimes I wonder whether Castrol ads are still run on South African TV.
Which was your favourite Castrol ad?
© Colline Kook-Chun, 2014
(This post was inspired by Frizz’s A-Z Challenge. This week C is tagged)
“C” for Colline! Thanks for your advice (I’ll make a test): “One way to keep any harm away from you is to put a brick under each leg of your bed…”
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I would expect no less from you Frizz. 🙂
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“Castrol is a motor oil that is used for cars…” – we have it all over “old Europe”, too… 🙂
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That is interesting to know – I was not sure whether people would know this brand of oil 🙂
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Castrol is too popular here in India! 🙂
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Are the adverts for them memorable as well?
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Yeah.. kind of..
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I’ve seen Castrol adverts here, Colline, but , for the life of me, I cannot remember anything else about them. If I had a memory I’d be dangerous. 🙂
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That is what I love about this series John. They are so funny, and so typically South African, that they are memorable.
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I love these ads too, Colline, they really are very funny. There was one (Wimpy) on a while ago that you may also like.
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You are right Michelle. I LOVE this one 😀
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I still remember the advertisement! Very typical SA. Thanks for this advert I enjoyed it very much
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I enjoy looking at the adverts of the past – some of them were very good 🙂
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True! 😀
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I couldn’t pick a favourite Colline, I love the South African Accent though, so cool.
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And people do speak like that Leanne 🙂
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